Michigan Equity Research Club

Join us for a panel discussion with Douglas Dutton, Vice president of Automotive & Mobility Research at Evercore ISI to gain insight into equity research, automotive trends, and more. ??Robertson Auditorium ??? March 12, 2025 ?? 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET

We’re excited to announce our winter 2025 recruitment schedule! Make sure to follow our social media accounts and check out our website for more updates. We can’t wait to meet everyone this semester!??

Senior Spotlight: Andre Borde Major: Bachelor of Business Administration Prior Role in MERC: VP of Education Internship Experience: BNP Paribas, Investment Banking; Amazon, Software Engineering Post Graduation: Returning to BNP Paribas as an Investment Banking Analyst Hey everyone! My name is Andre Borde and I am a senior studying Engineering and Business. I joined MERC my Sophomore year during the winter semester because I was inspired by the passionate leadership and the vision they had to grow the club. Besides feeling that the club would let me explore my interests in equity research, I also felt like it was a great opportunity to get in on the ‘ground floor’ of something that could be big someday and I wanted to play a part in building it. During my internship with BNP Paribas M&A Investment Banking, I conducted industry research, built pitch decks, contributed on models, and sat in on client calls. Working alongside hardworking, motivated, and extremely intelligent people every day was incredibly inspiring. My favorite aspect of the position was learning something new every day and I am excited to return to the same team at BNP Paribas after graduation. I am very interested in music and in my free time I love listening to and creating it!?

Senior Spotlight: Eric Yang Major: Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics Prior Role in MERC: Head of Education and President Current Role in MERC: Senior Advisor Internship Experience: U.S. Bank, Corporate Finance Analyst; Plante Moran, Investment Research Analyst Hello! My name is Eric Yang, and I am a senior studying Business and Economics. I joined MERC in the first semester of my freshman year, which was its inaugural semester, so it has been very rewarding seeing so many people pass through and grow within the club. Throughout my time in the club, I have led the education, served as the President, and managed club logistics. Each position has provided me the opportunity to develop skills that have directly translated to the workplace. I joined MERC because of the unique culture and opportunity it provided me to explore possible career paths without any pressure to go down any specific path. The mentorship and guidance I received from upperclassmen at the time was also invaluable not only regarding the direction of my career, but also the soft skills like team leadership, presentation, and communication. This past summer, I was an Investment Research Analyst at Plante Moran where I conducted diligence on equities and fixed income strategies along with alternatives (VC and PE) to determine strong investment opportunities. After I graduate, I plan on returning full time to Plante Moran while studying to receive my CFA designation. Outside of academics, I love traveling, being out in nature, gardening, and playing tennis.

Here is our Fall 2024 Recruitment Timeline!! We are so excited to meet everyone and make sure to keep an eye out on our social media platforms for any updates! ??