Dori Graff, CFA

Dori Graff, CFA, has been decoding the investment management industry for nearly two decades. She is currently a Director in the Financial Services practice of Strategy&, part of the PwC network. Dori’s deep sector experience combines broad, market-wide perspectives with hands-on knowledge of the everyday nuances of running an asset management business. Prior to Strategy&, Dori founded Mirabelle Strategies to bring strategic insights and actionable advice to investment firms across the asset spectrum, from wealth managers to large institutions.

To keep her finger on the pulse of industry activity, Dori has conducted more than 250 one-on-one interviews with senior financial services executives. In addition to her client work, she writes frequently about industry trends for several leading publications, and has expertly moderated panel discussions covering relevant themes such as: Attracting Institutional Assets: The Importance of Operational Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence: What Hedge Funds Need to Know, and OCIO: A Closer Look.

Dori began her financial services career as a sell-side equity research analyst and has worked at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Her primary coverage area was the financial services sector. In 2005, she transitioned to the buy-side within Deutsche Bank to support the Executive Committee as a Vice President with Deutsche Asset Management’s Strategy & Business Development team. During her tenure, she helped redefine the strategic direction of the $750 billion AuM division by assessing core strengths and identifying new product strategies and geographies for business focus. Her responsibilities included leading the annual strategic planning process and execution of key business development projects.

A champion of women in business, Dori is active with the Financial Women’s Association, 100 Women in Finance and the Women’s Investment Management Forum. While at Deutsche Bank, she co-founded a networking and development group for women in asset management. She is also a longtime member of the CFA Society New York (formerly NYSSA) and CFA Institute, having earned her CFA charter in 2004.

In her local community, Dori is involved with several charitable organizations including the Boys & Girls Club and Meals-on-Wheels. She is a proud graduate of Northwestern University (Go Cats!) and has been a member of the NU Alumni Admission Council for more than 15 years.