Last week, our MFE community connected in NYC for our annual alumni gathering! It was an incredible evening of networking and reconnecting with our coast-to-coast community.
Thank you to everyone who joined and made it so special. Stay tuned for future events near you! ๐๐
๐ The Spring 2028 application for the @BerkeleyMFE program is officially LIVE! ๐
Take the first step toward a leading career at the intersection of AI, quant finance, and risk management. Get started early and apply now!
โณ R1 Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
๐ https://t.co/aiLcj8UpMY
Managing Director at BlackRock, Deputy CIO of Global Tactical Asset Allocation and CIO of Retirement Solutions, Michael Pensky MFE12, is nearly 15 years into his career. He joined as an intern, returned full-time, and has been with them since.
Read more: https://t.co/KML7NJ69v8
3 books every quant student should read ๐
๐ Heard on the Street by Timothy Crack
๐ฒ A Practical Guide to Quantitative Finance Interviews by Xinfeng Zhou
๐ A History of the Theory of Investments by the late Mark Rubinstein
Which one is already on your shelf?
A coffee chat in Paris was all that Piero Pelosi MFE27 needed to choose the Fong MFE.
Former executive director Linda Kreitzman had flown out to host coffee chats in person, something Piero had never seen a school do.
Read Piero's story: https://t.co/PFFW5tnIHx
Join us for the Cal Homecoming Lecture: โGenerative AI & the Future of Finance: Can Bots Out-Trade Humans?โ on October 9 at the Haas School of Business.
๐ October 9, 2026
๐ Haas School of Business
๐ Learn more and register: https://t.co/2bD4sJ7OsN
You do not need to be admitted to the UC Berkeley Haas MFE to learn like a quant ๐
Whether you are preparing to apply, switching careers, or leveling up in quant, this is UC Berkeley-caliber training without the full degree.
Registration is open here: https://t.co/0rFRHslcqZ
Most finance careers tend to move in a straight line. But not Chandler Fang's (MFE17).
Now, he co-founded t54 to answer a question that didn't have an answer yet: when AI agents start moving money on their own, who makes sure they can be trusted?
https://t.co/WCAHzCWpu1
As a student, you spend your time at Haas learning how markets move. On August 5th, our Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) students got to close those markets. MFE was invited by CBOE to ring the closing bell on August 5th live on CNBC ๐
MFE students spent the day visiting some of Chicagoโs biggest names in trading and derivatives.
From morning to afternoon, students met with MFE alumni, simulated intense trading events, networked with recruiters and employees at each firm, and toured the trading floors.
Announcing MFE's 2nd career trek of 2026: Chicago!
For 3 days, our students will visit 8 leading firms and institutions for a firsthand look at how the industry operates at the highest level.
The final deadline is approaching. Applications for the UC Berkeley Haas Master of Financial Engineering Program close Friday, July 31 at 9AM ET!
One year at Haas can reshape where your career goes, from the classroom to top quant firms.
Submit here: https://t.co/YsjjF79fNN
Join the UC Berkeley Haas Master of Financial Engineering team for an Online Information Session on Thursday, July 16 from 3:30โ4:30 PM PST.
Register today to reserve your spot and take the next step toward Berkeley Haas MFE. https://t.co/Y0KfupRClA
Join the UC Berkeley Haas MFE admissions team for one last application workshop this Thursday, July 9th from 9AM to 10AM PST. We will also be hosting an information session, resume review, and Q&A.
RSVP here: https://t.co/mHwXuJBoON
Join UC Berkeley Haas and several other admissions teams from top business and management schools across the nation to learn more about specialized masters degrees offered.
๐ Tuesday, July 7th
๐ 12PM ET / 9AM PT
๐ Online
Register here: https://t.co/qs5YhSYZkX
Join the UC Berkeley Haas Master of Financial Engineering team for an Online Application Workshop on Tuesday, July 7 from 9:00โ10:00 AM PST.
Register now to save your spot and move one step closer to applying to Berkeley Haas MFE. https://t.co/Maa6QMhq5c
As part of our NYC Trek, the Berkeley MFE had the privilege of visiting the American headquarters of BNP Paribas.
We extend our gratitude to the recruiting team and GMA professionals at BNP Paribas for hosting us and investing in our talent.
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