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DALIS General Membership is open to ALL Dalhousie students - all years, programs, and majors! The world of finance is a robust space and has a place for everyone no matter what you are studying in school.

General members are expected to attend DALIS weekly meetings and participate in smaller group sessions lead by DALIS Portfolio Managers. Our weekly meetings cover market news, trends, and learning opportunities. Smaller group sessions are a more intimate learning environment where you can input and learn about trading and strategies.

Come out, get involved, and start/build your knowledge of the world of finance!

Portfolio Managers (PMs) are responsible for overseeing a specific asset class within the Maritime Fund (DALIS’s paper fund). Portfolio Managers are allocated a portion of the fund to invest and are responsible for executing each trade, supported by a well constructed thesis and sound reasoning. PMs are also expected to contribute to the monthly DALIS newsletter.

PMs host the monthly Maritime Fund Lecture Series alongside their analysts to highlight trade ideas and strategies. Additionally, PMs are expected to provide learning portions in each meeting to ensure that all DALIS members not only remain up to date, but also leave meetings having learned something new.

​As a Junior Analyst, your primary responsibility is to assist Senior Analysts with investment pitches and to provide timely updates on market news and trends that could impact portfolio positions. You will also be expected to actively engage in the Bloomberg Trading Lab, contribute to portfolio discussions, and maintain a proactive role.

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As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the Portfolio Managers by assisting in the preparation of materials for weekly group meetings, generating multiple trade ideas, pitching during weekly meetings, and contributing to The Schooner (DALIS's monthly newsletter). In addition, you will also mentor Junior Analysts.

​As a Seaside Analyst, you will play a hands-on role in supporting the Group Head and Associates with slide deck creation, valuations, and research deliverables. Your work will focus on industry research, comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and building a strong foundation in discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling. Analysts will also develop technical skills by building pitch books, learning investment banking best practices, and building proficiency in reading and analyzing 10-K filings. Over time, you will gain in-depth knowledge of specific industries and contribute to pitch materials. 

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As a Seaside Associate, you collaborate with Group Heads on idea generation, oversee valuation work, and mentor Analysts throughout the pitch process. Your responsibilities include building pitch decks, conducting due diligence, formulating investment theses, and supporting financial models. Associates also represent DALIS in external case competitions (e.g., HEC GIBC, NIBC, and others). In this role, you are expected to demonstrate leadership by reviewing deliverables for accuracy, providing feedback to Analysts, and ensuring high-quality investment pitches.

As Marketing & Engagement Representative, you will be responsible for designing and sharing engaging social media content to promote events, initiatives, and educational materials, ensuring that DALIS maintains a strong and consistent brand across all platforms. You will assist in maintaining and updating the society’s website, keeping it dynamic and user-friendly. 

You will also play a key role in planning and executing society events such as the Movember campaign, End-of-Year Soirée, and other community initiatives. 

​The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about design, marketing, and student engagement, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or social media platforms is an asset, as is an interest in event planning and finance.

As Lead Editor, you will be responsible for managing the full editorial process: collecting and organizing submissions, editing content for clarity, grammar, and consistency, and collaborating with contributors to ensure high-quality writing that reflects both their voice and the society’s standards. You will collaborate with the DALIS executive team to align the newsletter with the society’s goals and ensure timely publication. 

The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate deadlines across multiple contributors. Experience in editing, writing, or publishing is an asset, as is an interest in finance and investing.