

Our Programs
Young Finance Scholar
Young Sustainability Scholar
Young Equity Analyst
Young Finance Scholar
The Young Finance Scholar (YFS) program of the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a tailored multi-dimensional, smart-learning training program designed specifically for pre-college students who have aspirations to explore interests and enrich their financial & business education, research capabilities, and soft skills & extracurricular profiles.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
20 hours
First Session:
Closed
Second Session:
July 10th to July 21st 8-10 PM ET
Third Session:
August 14th to August 18th 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $2000







Micro and Macro Economy
- GDP / Income and Output
- Unemployment / Inflation / Interest
- Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy
- Case Study
- Supply and Demand

Analyzing a Company From A Financial Perspective
- Assets vs. Liabilities
- Equity vs. Debt
- Revenue vs. Cost
- Cash Flow

Introduction to Wall Street and Ipo’s
- Brief History of Wall Street
- Key Players on Wall Street
- Investment Banking
- Securities Brokers and Dealers

Sustainable Finance and Fintech
- Evolution of Digitization and Technology in Finance
- Blockchain and Bitcoin
- Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Young Equity Analyst
The Young Equity Analyst (YEA) Program of the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a hands-on practical learning program for stock analysis, trading and related financial and investment education.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
20 hours
First Session:
July 24th to August 4th 8-10 PM ET
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $2000







Economics of Industry Cycles And Analyzing Moats
- Learn which industries perform better or worse during different market and business cycles
- Understand four most important drivers of the economy

Financial Statements With Basic Ratios
- Learn to decipher financial statements such as income statements and balance sheets
- Understand why cash flow is as important as location in real estate

Relationships Between Time and The Cost Of Money
- Review calculations of future and present value of cash flows
- Contrast the cost of raising money to expand companies with stock vs. debt
Value a Stock Using Cash Flow Like Warren Buffet
- Learn Free Cash Flow equations
- Input your assumptions into our step-by-step Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) financial model to calculate your fair value for stocks


Young Sustainability Scholar
5 Lectures on key themes in the emerging megatrend of Sustainability, such as : • Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) • Climate Change and Decarbonization • Green Economy, Low Carbon Transition and Cleantech • Biodiversity, Natural Capital, Blue and Circular Economies Poverty Reduction, Gender Equality, and Social Equity & Sustainability Start-up Idea Competition (Group Project) • Competition guidance workshop • Group work breakout sessions (after the lecture sessions) • Idea Pitching Competition: Final presentation
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
10 hours
First Session:
June 26th to July 1st 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Second Session:
August 7th to August 11th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $1250







Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Overview of Sustainability and Sustainable Development : Background, Key Concepts, and Evolution
- Role of United Nations and National Governments in Sustainable Development

Climate Change and Decarbonization
- A Brief of Climate Change
- Key Concepts under Climate Change management
- Climate Policy and Green Initiatives: Paris Climate Agreement and Role of Governments in Decarbonization and Green Economy

Green Economy, Low Carbon Transition and Cleantech
- Overview of Low Carbon Transition and Green Economy
- Major Technologies, Themes, and Industries under Low Carbon Transition

Global Social Issues of Importance
- Key Social Issues and their importance for Businesses and Governments
- Poverty Reduction
- Health and Nutrition
- Gender Empowerment and Equality
Young Fintech Analyst
Stock analysis, trading and related financial and investment education. Participants will practice forecasting future sales growth, profits, expenses, and cash flow, identifying patterns for trading stocks in the short and long term, and building a diversified portfolio of their favorite stocks.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
One Week
Session Date:
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $1250







Macro Finance
- Economic Cycles; How & When Companies Make Money
- Understand Important Financial Data
- Learn about Capital markets, Stock Markets, and Investments Overall.

College Admission & Career Guidance
- Learn About Finance Careers Paths
- Interview Prepartion & Practice
- Reffrence Letters
- New York Institute of Finance Certificate

Micro Finance
- Bluid Models To Forecast Future Sales Growth, Profits, Expenses, and Cash Flow.
- Rsearch World-Renowned Companies Using Financial Statements and Ratios.

Finance Reports Project & Soft Skills
- Research Paper Writing Project on Stock Analysis and Trading.
- Professional Communication
- Presentation & Communication Training
- Finance Writing Fundamentals


Faculty Profile

Chris Thomas
Manager Director

Jimmy Pang
CFA
Our Faculty

Chris Thomas
NYIF Senior Lecturer
Managing Director at Simon Quick, a multifamily office
Previously
- Senior Managing Director at Forefront Capital.
- Senior positions in Lehman Brothers and Bank of America’s
- Fixed income salesman for Merrill Lynch
Education
- Master’s Degree- International Banking & Finance, Columbia University
- BA-Political Science, Newyork University

Chuck Garcia
Leadership development coach
Professional speaker,best-selling author,radio host,Adjunct Professor
Previously
- 25-years in Leadership@Wall Street wherein 14 years at Bloomberg
- Director at BlackRock
- Managing Director at Citadel Investment Management.
Education
- BA in finance@ Syracuse University
- MA in Leadership@ Mercy College

Helio Fred Garcia
40 years of experience
Training largest and best-known companies and organizations in the world,
- specialized financial and professional service firms, corporations, NGOs, and governments.
- NYU faculty since 1988 - Adjunct Professor @ Stern School of Business
- Adjunct Professor @ Columbia University.
- International Distinguished Scholar @ Tsinghua University, Beijing
Education
- MA in philosophy from Columbia University
- BA with honors in politics and philosophy from New York University.

Mayra Rodríguez Valladares
bank and capital markets risk consultant and trainer.
financial regulators, central banks.
- Adjunct Professor @ NYU teaching courses on globalization and energy
- Adjunct Professor @ Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) teaching global marketing, corporate finance and Latin American Politics
Education
- BA @ Harvard University
- MA in International Studies @ The Lauder Institute (UPENN)
- MBA @ Wharton Business School)

Sudeep Rathee, Ph.D.
Managing Director @ New York Institute of Finance (NYIF)
15 years of global experience in strategic management
Previously.
- Head Finance Practice @ ENEA, French Strategic consulting at Hong Kong
- Coordinator @ United Nations
- Derivatives Structuring and Products Manager @ NCDEX, India
Education
- BE @ State College of Engineering, Haryana
- MBA in Sustainability (IIFM)
- Ph.D. in Finance (IIFT)
- United Nations University

Jimmy Pang, CFA
NYIF's senior lecturer
Managing Director at Grey Fin Capital Management
CEO of JKP Consulting LLC managing high net worth family offices and private equity.
Previously.
- Global Fund Manager @ Alliance Bernstein as a in London, Hong Kong, and New York for 13 years with over $10 Billion in AUM
- Chief Investment Officer for Bank of Communications (BoComm)
Education
- Graduated from Northwestern University
- CFA charter holder.


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Frequently Asked Questions
You can register and pay for the program through our online payment portal that accepts bank transfer, check, or debit/credit card. We also accept financing with Affirm, a loan service, that offers a monthly payment plan for US & Candian purchases only.
All the class and presentation will be on Zoom. In the Zoom meeting, you are able to interact with the instructors and classmates through audio and chatbox.
We will record the session and share the recording with the student. The student needs to let us know in advance if he/she cannot be in attendance, otherwise it would be an unexcused absence and would affect his/her certificate.
There will be no exam, but a final group presentation. The student will need to attend all the classes in the session and complete the group presentation.
Yes. The student will get a certificate of completion for completing the program (and an award certificate for the Young Finance Scholar program presentation).
Reference letter from NYIF after graduating from the program; Qualify for YFS Advanced program; Get invited to gain volunteer experience in the non-profit Global PAI Project; Be eligible for various NYIF scholarships.

Contact us
We are always available to address your queries and requests. Feel free to reach out to us and an Admissions Advisor will respond back within one business day.
