Sefa Otcherr

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Economics, McMaster University

Co-op or Internship Experience: FP&A and Commercial Credit Risk with Scotiabank

What are your top 2 industries: Finance

Are you part of any clubs or associations: DeGroote MBA Capital Fund as a Portfolio Manager is a new group forming hoping to turn into a club by next semester.

What made you pursue an MBA: I wanted an opportunity to gain experience and to break into high finance.

Why did you choose DeGroote: They had a great Co-op program

What has been your favourite part about the MBA: Just getting to meet new people and putting what I’ve been learning to practice.

What is one quick tip you have for a first-year MBA student: Don’t be shy to put yourself out there.

What has been your favourite course at DeGroote, and why: Security Analysis, I thought the class helped me understand things about investing I was contemplating on my own

What is one of your favourite weekend activities: The gym or DJing

What would be your “walk-on song”: Teach Me How to Dougie

What is your favourite TV show: I like suits and Industry

Email: otcherey@mcmaster.ca