SEO Alternative INvestments

Welcome to all things AIFP, Investment Academy, Credit Academy and Alpha Academy! 

SEO Alternative Investments is an industry-wide program that provides education, exposure, training, and mentorship to help high-achieving professionals be competitive in the industry. Approximately 90% of SEO Alternatives Fellows secure full-time roles in the sector. All are welcome to apply.

Click through the tabs above to learn more about available job opportunities, upcoming events, and resources you can refer to and maximize your opportunities as a member of our different programs!

Please note that some of the events, trainings, and resources are only open to current AIFP Fellows and not Investment Academy participants. Anything that is exclusive to Fellows will be labeled appropriately for your reference.

Our Programs

Investment Academy

Investment Academy is SEO Alternative Investments' umbrella program designed to introduce candidates to the broad world of alternative investments. Through year-round programming and engagement, Investment Academy aims to equip candidates historically excluded from the industry with the foundational knowledge necessary to launch a career on the buyside.

Please click here to learn more about the SEO Investment Academy!

Alternative Investments Fellowship Program (AIFP) 

The SEO Alternative Investments Fellowship Program is an industry-wide program that provides education, exposure, training, and mentorship to help high-achieving professionals become competitive in the industry. Approximately 90% of SEO Alternatives Fellows secure full-time roles in the sector. 

Please click here to learn more about the SEO AIFP!

Credit Academy

The SEO Credit Academy prepares talented and high-achieving professionals for credit investment roles. Credit Academy will host a series of events to help you gain the understanding and preparation you need to successfully compete for credit investment roles. We provide connections and networking opportunities with many of the largest credit funds. One-on-one coaching and mentorship are also available for committed candidates.

Please click here to learn more about the SEO Credit Academy!

Alpha Academy

The SEO Alpha Academy is designed for individuals who are specifically pursuing investment roles in public equities. The program aims to develop candidates’ investor mindset more fully, which is critical for a successful long-only or hedge fund career. Our Alpha Academy also aims to connect candidates intensively preparing for a public equities investment career with hiring partners.

Please click here to learn more about the SEO Alpha Academy!

Annual Alternative Investments Conference (AICON)

AICON is a premier annual industry event that has been increasing access and career development at every point of the investing chain. Showcasing the most compelling speakers and content in the Alternative Investments space, AICON is an interactive experience that benefits professionals of all levels and expertise.  Historically, we’ve had over 700 attendees, 80+ speakers, and more than 150 pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between limited partners and general partners.

Learn more about AICON 2025 here!

Endowments & Foundations Fellowship Program

Curious about a career in investment management? Do you want to learn more about asset allocation, portfolio management, and manager selection, and/or how to allocate capital on behalf of institutional investors? Are you interested in a rewarding career where you will learn about various asset classes across alternative investments? All of this can be achieved while supporting great causes like a foundation’s philanthropic programs or a university’s operating budget. Through SEO’s E&F Program, you’ll gain the understanding and preparation needed to successfully compete for full-time E&F analyst/associate roles.

Please click here to learn more about the SEO Endowments & Foundations Fellowship Program!