named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Senior Advisor Network
Connects established Korean finance leaders with emerging professionals and students for mentorship, networking, and career guidance
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Annual conferences and large-scale member eventsHosts major annual events including the LIFEPLUS NY conference, the National Symposium, Women's Reception, and Anniversary Dinner, which collectively draw thousands of members. These events connect students and professionals with industry leaders through networking, mentorship, and entertainment; the 17th Anniversary Dinner in 2023 drew nearly 1,500 attendees at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Career development and networking programs for Korean finance professionalsProvides educational programming, career development resources, and networking opportunities for global Korean finance professionals and students, including job postings, speaker series, and large-scale events. Programs are designed to support career advancement and professional connections across the finance industry.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Fellowship Program for emerging finance professionalsRuns an annual fellowship program that selects high-achieving college sophomores and emerging professionals, providing resume reviews, mock interviews, career panels, and support in securing summer internships at leading financial services firms. The program includes ongoing mentorship during the internship recruiting process and connects fellows with junior and senior finance professionals.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Women in Finance Mentorship ProgramOperates a structured mentorship program connecting senior and junior women in finance through a pod-based model that provides professional and personal support, ongoing mentorship, and access to exclusive speaker series. The program includes junior mentors and pod leaders and was launched as part of the KFS Women in Network Annual Forum in 2022, which hosted over 20 senior-level women and more than 80 attendees.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$397K
Contributions & grants$395K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$277K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$267K
Cash$267K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$259K
Liquid reserves11.6 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -30.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANDREW KIM — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER KIM — DIRECTOR
- DONGJIN KIM — TREASURER
- JI HYE YOU — DIRECTOR
- MARK KIM — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL JOO — DIRECTOR
- SANDOR HAU — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA SCHUBERT — DIRECTOR
- SOO KIM — DIRECTOR
- YUP SANG KIM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- AQR Partner — Senior mentors from AQR participate in the fellowship program.
- Anchorage Capital Partner — Hosts Soo Kim, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, who participates in KFS events.
- Archegos Capital Management Partner — Hosts Diana Y. Pae, Co-President and Global Chief Human Capital Officer, who participates in KFS events.
- Bank of America Partner — Hosts Tracy Caliendo, Head of Americas Hedge Fund Services & Electronic Trading Sales, who participates in KFS events.
- Barings Partner — Hosts Jessica Lee, Managing Director in Global Private Finance, who participates in KFS events.
- BlackRock Partner — Senior mentors from BlackRock participate in the fellowship program.
- Blackstone Growth Partner — Hosts Ann Chung, Managing Director and Global Head of Consumer, who participates in KFS events.
- BofA Merrill Lynch Partner — Senior mentors from BofA Merrill Lynch participate in the fellowship program.
- Capital Group Partner — Hosts Karen Choi, Portfolio Manager, who participates in KFS events.
- Charlesbank Partner — Hosts Sandor Hau, Managing Director, who participated in a KFS dinner event.
- Cipriani 42nd Street Partner — Venue host for the 17th Anniversary Dinner.
- Citadel Partner — Hosts Jenny Lee, Senior Recruiter, who participates in KFS events.
- Citibank Partner — Senior mentors from Citibank participate in the fellowship program.
- Citigroup Partner — Hosts Elinor Hoover, Vice Chairman, who participates in KFS events.
- Clayton Dubilier & Rice Partner — Hosts Sarah Kim, Principal, who participates in KFS events.
- Covepoint Capital Advisors Partner — Hosts Melissa Ko, Managing Member, who participates in KFS events.
- Credit Suisse Partner — Hosts senior-level members such as Heg Chung, Managing Director, who participate in KFS events.
- Deutsche Bank Partner — Senior mentors from Deutsche Bank participate in the fellowship program.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Hosts senior-level members such as Sandra Schubert and Kyung-Ah Park, Managing Directors, who participate in KFS events.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Senior mentors from Goldman Sachs participate in the fellowship program.
- HPS Investment Partners Partner — Hosts Kathy Choi, General Counsel and Managing Director, who participates in KFS events.
- HSBC Partner — Senior mentors from HSBC participate in the fellowship program.
- Hanwha Finance Partner — Partnered since 2023 to host the annual LIFEPLUS NY conference.
- Hanwha Lifeplus Partner — Collaborates with Hanwha Lifeplus on events and initiatives for Global Korean finance professionals.
- Korean American Family Service Center Partner — Collaborates through award recognition, as seen in the 2023 Exemplary Award presented to Karen Choi.
- Korean American Family Service Center Partner — SK Ra, a member of KFS, serves on the board of directors of KAFSC.
- Korean Community Services Partner — Collaborates through award recognition, as seen in the 2021 Pioneer Award presented to Karen Choi.
- LinkedIn Partner — Collaborates with LinkedIn to share job opportunities through its page.
- Maekyung Media Group Partner — Co-hosts the Annual Global Financial Leaders Forum since 2011 and the K-Wall St. Platform mentorship program since 2021.
- Perella Weinberg Partners Partner — Hosts Susan Soh, Global Head of Marketing, who participates in KFS events.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mentorship-Driven Leadership Developmentmethodology: mentorship-and-networkingBy pairing emerging Korean finance professionals with junior and senior mentors, the organization builds leadership capacity and improves career outcomes, because layered mentorship provides tailored guidance and access to professional networks that enhance recruitment and advancement.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Sharing for Collective Learningmethodology: peer-knowledge-sharingBy facilitating peer-to-peer exchange through speaker series, networking events, and reflections from past fellows, the organization generates shared professional learning, because diverse experiences across seniority levels foster practical insights and community-driven growth.
- Safe Community Networking for Professional Advancementmethodology: safe-space_for_networkingBy creating a supportive, non-competitive environment specifically for Korean women in finance, the organization enables stronger professional connections that improve access to deals, partnerships, and information, because trust and mutual support increase the quality and impact of networking.