We’re excited to welcome Duke alumnus Tobias True, CFA®, FRM®, Partner in Investment Strategy and Risk Management at Adams Street Partners in Chicago.
At Adams Street, Tobias applies advanced analytics to shape investment strategy and oversee risk management across global private markets portfolios. Before joining the firm, he held key roles at MSCI Barra and Bloomberg L.P., where he specialized in developing customized risk models and performance attribution tools to enhance portfolio construction.
In his talk, Tobias will share real-world insights on risk management in private markets, gained through his leadership at a top global investment firm. He’ll also reflect on his own career journey and offer practical guidance for students aspiring to build successful futures in finance and risk management.
Risk and Return in Private Markets – A Conversation with Tobias True
Dr. Yang Chen, Managing Director, BlackRock
October 10, 2025 | 1:25–2:45 pm | Room 270, Gross Hall
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The Quantitative Finance Speaker Series at Duke is a recurring event that brings professionals from industry and academia to campus to speak with students about careers and research in quantitative finance, risk management, trading, asset management, and financial technology.
The goals are to:
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Expose students to real-world applications of quantitative methods in finance.
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Provide networking opportunities with industry leaders.
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Offer insights into careers in investment banking, hedge funds, asset management, trading, and fintech.
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Connect classroom learning in math, stats, CS, and economics to applied financial problems.