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TRAIC Winter Welcome Night: Introduction to Alternative Investments
- Date
- February 23, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location
- Thomas Lounge, Oakham House, TMU Campus
About this event
This inaugural event is a career-focused panel discussion and networking evening designed to introduce students to careers across alternative investments and institutional asset management like TRAIC.
Panel discussion focus
Alternative asset classes including infrastructure, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, natural resources, finance, insurance and digital assets, with emphasis on institutional portfolio construction, capital allocation, soft skills, hard skills, career paths and education.
Panelists discussed these topics
- Career path and educational background
- Current role and high-level responsibilities
- Notable professional experiences (non-confidential)
- Perspective on the industry and their function of work
- Practical guidance for students pursuing asset management and alternatives careers
Panelists
- Mohammed Elleb, Investment Principal, Infrastructure and Natural Resources, OTPP
- Mariya Stasyuk, Vice President. Institutional Relationship Management, TD Canada Trust
- Sean Ghosal, Private Strategies Associate, Sprott Asset Management
- Kyle Yancan, Associate, Hazelview Investments
