Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.

Polar is pleased to announce that we have been named United Way Greater Toronto Local Leaders for raising CAD $1,103,349 for the United Way during our recent charitable giving campaign! For 23 years, Polar has been proud to partner with the United Way, and we are honoured to be recognized for our support of this respected organization. Through our workplace campaign, fundraising events, and volunteer work at Weston Frontlines Centre - Frontlines, Polar contributes to United Way's efforts to connect families and individuals to essential programs and services, developing stronger and more vibrant neighbourhoods. Our employees have consistently demonstrated their commitment to creating a lasting impact on our local communities. To quote the United Way, Polar's partnership with United Way reflects our steadfast commitment to charitable giving "Any Way We Can". #UWGTLocalLeaders

Thanks to our colleague's participation, we raised C$1,103,349 for the United Way Greater Toronto and its partners – an increase of ~11% over last year. Thank you! We’ve proudly partnered with the United Way for 23 years, raising more than $11 million through our annual campaigns. Our colleague's overwhelming support and donations will have a profound impact by supporting United Way’s efforts to provide housing, food security, employment opportunities, and financial stability. During the campaign, colleagues in our Toronto office worked with United Way partner, Weston Frontlines Centre - Frontlines, to help prepare and serve lunch for those in the Weston neighborhood in Toronto. We also hosted a fundraising poker tournament and heard from Gordon Brown, a United Way volunteer who shared his personal story about how the United Way supported him at a critical time in his life. In New York, our office supported the Winter Wishes/New York Cares program for a second time, fulfilling 130 winter wishes by providing gifts to children and teens experiencing homelessness and or financial insecurity.

Another nail-biting Polar Poker Night has come and gone! A big thank you to everyone who participated - your support will directly benefit the United Way Greater Toronto. Congratulations to our winners! Michael Beaton took home 1st place and generously donated his prize money to United Way Greater Toronto. Gaurav Saigal, a seasoned returning player, finished in 2nd place, while Ross Naringahon, alleged "novice" player secured 3rd place! Thank you again to everyone who joined us, donated, and helped make this event a success. Your enthusiasm and support made a meaningful impact for a great cause!

As a part of our United Way Greater Toronto campaign, the Polar team had the opportunity to work with a United Way partner, Frontlines to help prepare and serve Thursday lunch for those in the Weston neighborhood in Toronto.  Frontlines addresses the pressing needs of children and youth in Weston and areas by providing leadership skills, homework clubs, culinary programs, health education, summer camps, catering services, and more. To learn more about the great work that they do please see https://frontlines.to/ We had a great time working with Frontlines and were inspired by their passion and dedication to helping those in need.   For more information on how to get involved or donate, please visit https://lnkd.in/ekkysHj

We are excited to announce that Julia Whitfield, Head of Talent, has been honoured as one of the 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds by EY and The Hedge Fund Journal. This award recognizes Julia’s impact in the global hedge fund industry and her countless contributions to Polar. Congratulations to Julia on this well-deserved recognition, alongside the other remarkable women being celebrated this year. https://ow.ly/2bxq50U68Hz

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. has launched its 2024 United Way Charitable Giving Campaign!   For nearly 25 years, Polar has partnered with the United Way, and our employees have raised over $10 million to support the United Way’s essential work. We are grateful to Maureen Gallagher for speaking at our campaign launch, and to the United Way’s inspiring guest speaker Gordon Brown for sharing his story of how the United Way’s work gave him a chance at a better life.   Over the course of the campaign, our Polar team will show their generosity and commitment to making a positive impact in our communities.

Jumpstart Refugee Talent is grateful to Julia Whitfield, Ross Naringahon and the other wonderful staff at Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. for opening up their office and time to host an intimate speed networking experience for seven of our refugee clients from Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen and Zimbabwe. 60% of Polar's staff were not born in Canada and have navigated their own journeys of integrating into this country's workforce which deeply resonated with our clients. 📣 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 If you are a Canadian employer with a purposeful DEIB strategy, looking to host intimate speed networking events with pre-screened skilled candidates from an underrepresented and systemically overlooked talented population, you can contact us at https://lnkd.in/gq_rXJ-D

Polar had the pleasure of attending the hEDGE Financial Services Conference in May and meeting bright and talented students from the University of Waterloo - School of Accounting and Finance. Our Data Scientist, Jeffrey Chin, and Product Associate, Olivia Oliver, hosted a workshop introducing Polar, alternative data, and sharing career paths in the hedge fund industry. Thank you hEDGE for providing an excellent opportunity to meet great students. We look forward to keeping in touch for any future career opportunities!