Who We Are
The Dalhousie Investment Society is a student-run society that aims to apply financial concepts learned in the classroom to real-world markets. This is achieved through the utilization of our Bloomberg Risk Lab, where DALIS manages a mock global macro hedge fund, The Maritime Fund. Discussions around current world events, student-run learning sessions and guest speakers at the weekly general meetings all help our members make informed trade ideas which are executed with the help of our Portfolio Managers.
What We Do
Depending on their interests, members can apply to join one of our four groups of focus: Energy, Industrials, and Real Estate, Financials, Consumer, and Technology, Global Macro, and Commodities. Each of these groups is responsible for developing its strategies to contribute to the fund's alpha. Portfolio Managers run smaller weekly sessions to discuss strategies, markets, and news as well as execute trades.
2023-2024 Executive Team
Thomas Fallows
Co-President
Thomas is currently a Co-President at DALIS, having previously worked as one of the youngest portfolio managers in the Macro Trading group. He has completed three co-op positions at RBC, with his most recent role on the Securities Lending desk in Toronto. Drawing on his experiences at Royal Bank, Wall Street Oasis, and DALIS, Thomas aims to provide younger generations with the same opportunities he has had. After graduation, Thomas plans to pursue a career in Trading.
Michael Caissie
Vice-President
Michael is entering his fourth year in the Bachelor of Commerce program majoring in finance. He was previously a General Member, Junior Analyst, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager in DALIS before taking on the role of VP for the 2024/25 academic year. Michael has gained experience through his 3 co-ops in capital markets middle office at MUFG, real estate private equity at Slate, and Sales and Trading at TD Securities.
Jack Durno
Co-Presisent
Jack is the Co-President of the Dalhousie Investment Society and a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in finance. He has previously served as Commodities Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst for the Financial, Consumer, and Technology group, and Analyst for the International Equities team. Jack has gained industry experience through three co-op placements in Toronto, where he worked in various capital markets roles. His co-op positions include Capital Markets operations at Scotiabank, investment banking at NewPoint Capital Partners, and Sales & Trading at ATB Capital Markets (ATB Financial).
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Tiffany Crillio
Head of Engagement
Tiffany is entering her fourth year in the Bachelor of Science program, majoring in Microbiology & Immunology. Previously, she served as a third-year representative on the DALIS Engagement Team and is now taking on the role of Executive Head of Engagement for DALIS. Tiffany completed an internship in Investment Banking with the Financial Sponsors Group and Metals and Mining Team at Scotiabank.
​Head of the Maritime Fund
Aryan is entering his fourth year of the Commerce program majoring in Finance and currently serves as an Executive in charge of the Maritime Fund at DALIS. Previously, he served as an Analyst with the Financials, Consumer, & Technology group. Aryan previously worked at Invest Nova Scotia where he gained experience within economic development and is now transitioning to Sales and Trading post-graduation.
Head of Corporate Relations
Brennan is entering his fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce and will be serving as the Head of Corporate Relations for the Dalhousie Investment Society. Brennan began as an Analyst for the Energy, Industrials, and Real Estate group working his way up to Portfolio Manager. Brennan’s previous co-op experience took place in different client-facing roles across the alternative investments and wealth management industries, and post-grad Brennan will continue to pursue a career in Capital Markets.
DALIS and the Industry
At DALIS we provide our members with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals in a dynamic and engaging environment, one that allows for education, inspiration, and motivation.
Below are a few company's we've worked with.
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