SAS Finance Mentorship Panel 2025

​The SAS Finance Mentorship Panel is a student-led event designed to give high school students the chance to learn directly from leading finance professionals. The goal is to bridge the gap between what we learn in the classroom and what it’s actually like to work in finance—from wealth management and global markets to entrepreneurship and fintech.

​💡Expect an interactive panel and lively Q&A session covering all things finance-and beyond

​✨ This will be an opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired

​The event will include a moderated panel discussion, a Q&A session, and a period to connect with panelists, professionals, and Harvard Alumni, where students are encouraged to have one-on-one or small group conversations with the speakers to potentially find mentors or simply learn about the possibilities in finance.

​🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th
🕧 6:00–8:00 PM
📍Sentosa
🍴Light bites will be provided, but drinks, etc will be on your own

​This panel features an incredible lineup of industry leaders, including five SAS parents and one guest speaker:

• ​Kenneth Bok (Guest Speaker)

  • ​Venture Building Lead, SC Ventures | Author of “Decentralizing Finance”

  • ​Specialisation: Digital Assets, Venture Strategy

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbok/

• ​⁠⁠Vikas Gupta

  • ​Managing Director & Head of Asia Currencies and Emerging Markets, J.P. Morgan

  • ​Specialisation: FX Strategy

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikas-gupta-76ba21/

• ​Abish Khan

  • ​Vice President Global Strategic Insights & Vice President Global Biofuels Trading Analytics, BP Trading

  • ​Specialisation: Energy Commodities Trading & Analytics

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/abish-khan-6673441b3/

• ​Tianna Nguyen

  • ​CEO, Alensia | Milken YLC

  • ​Specialisation: Corporate Finance, M&A, PE/ VC

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiannanguyen/

• ​⁠Saket Vaswani

  • ​Managing Director & Group Head of South East Asian, Bank J Safra Sarasin

  • ​Specialisation: Wealth Management & Private Banking

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/saket-vaswani-4a284928a/

• ​Manjesh Verma

  • ​Managing Director & Head of APAC Credit & Fixed Income Research, BlackRock

  • ​Specialisation: Credit & Fixed Income

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjesh-verma-8b50a82/

• ​Savady Yem

  • ​CEO, Olea Global Markets Fintech

  • ​Specialisation: Trade & Supply Chain Finance

  • ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/savady-yem-aa8b1815/

​Event Format & Flow
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Registration
6:15 PM – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks by Gavan Roi and Jovan Nguyen-Tran
6:20 PM – 7:00 PM: Moderated Panel Discussion
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM: Q&A Session from the Audience
7:20 PM – 7:55 PM: Connect with Panelists, Professionals, and Harvard Alumni
7:55 PM – 8:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Group Photo (optional networking to follow)

​ What You’ll Take Away

• ​A behind-the-scenes look at what working in finance really feels like

• ​Real advice on how to start exploring careers and internships

• ​A chance to ask questions, build connections, and leave inspired