Fund managers

Melissa Deane is a second-year student at the Goodman Institute MBA – Investment Management program and a CFA Level II candidate.

Upon graduation, Melissa intends to pursue a career in asset management. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, golfing and skiing.

Internships & Work Experience

• National Bank, Institutional Equities (2024 Summer Sales and Trading Analyst, Toronto)
• Bastion Asset Management, North American Equities (2024 Winter Investment Analyst Intern, Montreal)
• Global Alpha Capital Management, Emerging Markets (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Recipient of Goodman Institute Entrance Award for Strong Academic Record (2021)
• Student Ambassador, the Goodman Institute

Athanassios (Athan) Douzepis is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in finance with a minor in financial reporting.

Upon graduation, Athan intends to pursue a career in asset management or private equity. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travelling and watching football.

Internships & Work Experience

• PineStone, Asset Management (2024 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
• Pembroke, Asset Management (2023 Fall Research Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, Association of Canadian Intercollegiate Investment Clubs, 2022 – 2023
• Academic Delegate, John Molson Case Competitions (24 Hour – JDC 2023)
• Member, John Molson Investment Society, 2021-2023
• Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Jakub Kalny is a first-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Prior to university, Jakub played 15 years of competitive ice hockey. Upon graduation, Jakub intends to pursue a CFA designation and a career in asset management. In his spare time, Jakub loves to read, play tennis, and ski.

Internships & Work Experience

• RBC Capital Markets, Institutional Equities (2024 Winter Analyst Intern, Montreal)
• Walter Financial, Global Equities (2024 Summer, Montreal)
• Van Berkom Global Asset Management (Incoming 2025 Winter Junior Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Senior Analyst, John Molson Investment Society
• Analyst, Association of Canadian Intercollegiate Clubs
• Scholar, The Kellner Family Foundation

Abdelrahman is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, Abdel intends to pursue a career in private equity. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing combat sports, going on motorcycle trips, and watching soccer games.

Internships & Work Experience

• National Bank Financial, Investment Banking (2024 Summer Analyst, Toronto)
• CDPQ, International Private Equity (2024 Winter Analyst, Montreal)
• Novacap Management, Financial Services Private Equity (2023 Fall Analyst, Montreal)
• Global Alpha Capital Management, Global Small-Cap Equities (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Executive Vice-President, Finance and Investments Students’ Association, 2023-2024
• Senior Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2023-2024
• Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Avia is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in finance.

Upon graduation, Avia intends to pursue a career in investment banking. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, baking and travelling.

Internships & Work Experience

• RBC Capital Markets, Investment Banking (2024 Winter Analyst, Montreal)
• Global Alpha Capital Management, Global Small-Cap Equities (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
• Valsoft Corporation, Corporate Development – M&A (2022 Fall Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2021-2022
• Member of the Golden Key Honour Society
• First place ICBC Strategy, 2023

George Shahbaghyan is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics. Upon graduation, George intends to pursue a career in Sales & Trading. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends.

Internships & Work Experience

• Scotia Bank Global Banking and Markets, Sales & Trading (2023 Fall Analyst, Montreal)
• Crystalline Management, Convertible Arbitrage (2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
• BFL Canada, Risk Advisory (2022 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2022
• Member, John Molson Investment Society
• First Place, Fin-Tech Case Competition (FISA), 2021