Sloan Smith, Caia, Cpwa® Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

Chicago, Il

I oversaw and performed control reviews of client portfolios, ensuring valuation and pricing policies were followed.I developed an automated system that allows clients to manage their risk in the Northern Trust Hedge Fund technology.I managed high priority projects while acting as a liaison between Information Technology and Middle Office groups.I improved efficiency of quality control processes through Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

Chicago

I built a framework for risk reports that were provided to asset managers and direct investors on a daily basis. Reports are customized based on hedge fund strategyI effectively managed a team of Risk Analysts and was personally responsible for optimal delivery and performance.I was selected to represent the Risk Group at the Alphametrix Summit in Monaco. I developed and maintained relationships with asset managers and direct investors while also providing general session risk presentations during the conference.I have a comprehensive understanding of, and ability to model, metrics including Parametric and EWMA VaR, Sensitivity Analysis, and Volatility Adjusted Exposure.

I monitored trading activities to limit market, concentration, and style drift risk for a managed account platform.I managed relationships with prime brokers, asset managers, and direct investors. I also served as the single point resource for any questions or conflicts. I played integral role in the on-boarding and due diligence process when trading managers were added to the firm's hedge fund platform. I led the design of automated stress tests and risk reports using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

I executed Equity and Exchange Traded Fund trades, applying proprietary algorithms with over a million dollars in capital.I researched daily market and company specific news in preparation for tactical execution each trading day.I managed my own account and evaluated portfolio risk on a daily basis while adjusting trading strategies based on market conditions and volatility in order to provide for adherence to appropriate risk management parameters.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance, Investments

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honors Society

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Activities and Societies: Notre Dame Men's Varsity Lacrosse (2004-2008), Notre Dame Monogram Club

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Activities and Societies: Phillips Exeter Men's Basketball (2002-2004), Phillips Exeter Men's Lacrosse (2002-2004)

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