Here are the mentors that participate in the Brandes RISE Mentorship Program. We’ve provided synopses of their professional background and Q&A to amplify the experience and motivation they will bring to program participants.
Derrek Oyama is an Analyst on the Financials Team with additional responsibilities on the Health Care and Technology teams. Before joining Brandes, he was a Senior Financial Analyst at The Walt Disney Company. Derrek earned his BS in Mathematics and BA in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His relevant experience began in 2011 and he joined Brandes in 2017 as a Research Associate.
Q: Why did you pursue a career in investment management?
A: I started following the stock market during college but unfortunately lost money with most of my stocks because I had no idea how to invest. I then became interested in investment management, particularly equity research, because it provided a rigorous process in selecting investments based on business fundamentals. This job involves gathering and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources and is a great fit for someone who is intellectually curious. I learn new things every day and constantly strive to improve myself as an investor.
Derrek Oyama is an Analyst on the Financials Team with additional responsibilities on the Health Care and Technology teams. Before joining Brandes, he was a Senior Financial Analyst at The Walt Disney Company. Derrek earned his BS in Mathematics and BA in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His relevant experience began in 2011 and he joined Brandes in 2017 as a Research Associate.
Q: Why did you pursue a career in investment management?
A: I started following the stock market during college but unfortunately lost money with most of my stocks because I had no idea how to invest. I then became interested in investment management, particularly equity research, because it provided a rigorous process in selecting investments based on business fundamentals. This job involves gathering and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources and is a great fit for someone who is intellectually curious. I learn new things every day and constantly strive to improve myself as an investor.