Black Hedge Fund Network
BHFN (formerly Black Hedge Fund Professionals Network) launched in 2019 as a grass-roots idea borne out of a desire to create a professional development community for the hedge fund and finance industry, particularly supporting underrepresented professionals. We seek to serve as a hub for old and new connections, as well a go-to for curated and relevant networking and speaker events.
What We Do
Insights
The Black Hedge Fund Network is committed to providing valuable insights in support of career progression, particularly focused on diverse professionals in the hedge fund and alternatives industry.
Inaugural DEI Report
BHFN, formerly Black Hedge Fund Professionals Network (“BHFPN”) released the results from its inaugural survey of its member network. The resulting report, “From Ambition to Action: Diverse Hedge Fund and Finance Professionals Weigh in on DEI Efforts and Where We Go from Here,” reveals a staunch contrast between actions the industry has taken and the gap in talent, retention and inclusion for diverse professionals.
Experienced Professionals
We offer networking, learning and career advancement opportunities through a variety of events and activities including:
• Speaker events, roundtables and webinars discussing a wide range of relevant industry topics
• Networking events that allow our members to develop new connections and deepen existing ones
• Professional development workshops that seek to empower members to advance in their respective careers
• Sharing of job opportunities through our ongoing job alerts
* Membership eligibility is based on a current or aspiring career in the hedge fund and finance industry
Early Stage Professionals
We offer opportunities for early professionals and select students to connect with experienced professionals, to shine a light on possible career paths in the hedge fund and alternatives industry. We aim to serve as a channel to dissemitate insights into entry job opportunities in the industry.
BHFN Future Founders
Each year, we select three to five early career professionals and students to attend our annual flagship event in Miami, as well as the iConnections Global Alts Conference. This initiative serves to shed light on the alternatives industry for participants, as well as expand the pool of talent for our members and sponsors.
Get Involved
We welcome partnership with individuals, organizations, employee resource groups and industry leaders who wish to work with us in furthering our group’s mission.
Reach out to discuss sponsorship and other opportunities to support BHFN and to leverage the network as a source diverse talent.