• dkn9901@gmail.com • Identifying, analyzing and implementing highly successful business opportunities is my passion. Creating and launching business strategies that build corporate value and drive growth is my specialty. Leveraging a successful career within Merrill Lynch and Barclays with deep industry, finance and M&A experience, I quickly assess, prioritize and address a company’s challenges, using my experience, analysis and by building consensus amongst the business leaders to deliver maximum ROI. Noted for:CORPORATE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT / FINANCE / M&A EXPERTISEActing on behalf of Merrill Lynch as Principal, built firms first-ever corporate development department and helped create and launch strategic plan for firm worldwide that reviewed approximately 50-100 transactions, closing approximately 10% annually. FORWARD-THINKING STRATEGY LEADERSHIPServed as SME, business partner, and part of the leadership team that transitioned Merrill Lynch from a largely U.S.-based financial institution with a respectable market share into that of a multi-national market leader with a commanding market presence on a global scale. ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSETHeld key leadership and financial roles in three start-ups, including development of a shared equity model home loan program, as well as a high net worth mortgage origination company. Acted as capital raiser, CFO, handled legal issues, and created and presented information to potential investors. RELATIONSHIP BUILDERForged strong relationships – personal and professional – across senior leaders and executives within Merrill Lynch and Barclays that now encompass the majority of the financial services industry. EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES Business Strategy Design and Execution − Strong Quantitative Analytics Background − Market Research and Analysis − Risk and Reward Analysis − Deep Financial Background Ideal for FinTech Businesses
Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Management, Investment Banking, and 46 others.