Team Roles Within Each Sector
Portfolio Managers
Longhorn Fund & Endowment Fund
- Develop new strategies and mechanics
- Lead sector teams
- Coordinate communication among managers
- Act as a liaison between students and faculty
- Work as summer managers
Risk Managers
- Analyze fund performance and risk
- Report performance to investors and advisors
- Ensure compliance with mandates
- Execute trades and monitor price targets
- Maintain databases and brokerage accounts
Recruiting Officers
- Plan recruiting events
- Design/develop interview process
- Connect with the alumni network
- Website and social media management
Application and Recruiting Process
Find out more about recruiting and how to apply.
Students selected for the Class of 2025 will be announced in mid-October.
Level 1: Submit the Application
Fill out the online application by the September 16th deadline.
For questions, contact:
Joshua Kocher
Lecturer, Dept. of Finance
Email: joshua.kocher@mccombs.utexas.edu
Kelly Kamm
Director, Financial Education & Research Center
Email: kelly.kamm@mccombs.utexas.edu
Clemens Sialm
Director, AIM Investment Center
Email: clemens.sialm@mccombs.utexas.edu
Level 2: First Round Interviews
Interviews will be held from September 25-28 and will be scheduled at your designated interviewer’s convenience.
What to expect:
- 25-minute interview with current fund members
- Mixture of behavioral, technical, and stock pitch questions
Final Level: Second Round Interviews
Interviews will be held October 9-12 and will be conducted by faculty overseeing the fund. Each interview will be about 20 minutes.
Get More Information
Questions about applying or team roles? Contact us to get more information.
Visit Us
2110 Speedway
Office location: GSB 5.170C
Austin, TX 78712
What Will You Gain as a Fund Manager?
Learn asset management and apply that knowledge in our $20M sandbox.
- Conducting due diligence research
- Performing risk reward analysis
- Managing and allocating a portfolio
- Utilizing database tools such as Bloomberg Terminal, Cap IQ, and FactSet
- Access to the TMIA Trading Room
- Building frameworks to approach a range of investment scenarios
- Mentorship from industry investors
- Generating and pitching ideas
- Public speaking and presentation skills
Topics include:
- Wealth management
- Private equity
- Hedge funds
- Mutual funds
- Impact investing
- Market making
- Family offices
Visit firms and get access to networks such as:
- 480+ Fund alumni from McCombs
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Dimensional Fund Advisors
- PIMCO
- UTIMCO
- TRS
- Nuance Communications
- Invesco
- Wells Fargo