Jaedong Cho, Cfa Email & Phone Number

Korea

Over a 14-year tenure at KITA, I held several key roles, contributing to the organization’s financial strategy, international cooperation, and regional development. In the Finance Management Department, I led initiatives to optimize financial health, including the successful financial analysis for the COEX Mall remodeling project. I later transitioned to the International Cooperation Department, where I played a crucial role in advancing Korea’s Eurasia Initiative and orchestrating high-level business summits. My leadership in establishing KITA’s first Middle East office in Dubai significantly boosted Korean startups' presence in the region. My efforts were recognized with the Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Special Merit Award and KITA's 70th Anniversary Merit Award.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As a selected participant in the University of California’s Washington Program, I interned at Merrill Lynch’s Washington, D.C. office. I contributed to financial analysis and data management, focusing on client SEC filings, DB Plan, and Stock Option analysis. This experience honed my ability to discern critical financial information and support the firm's strategic decision-making processes, laying a strong foundation for my financial career.

California, United States

During a 3-month internship, I assisted with equity research by collecting and analyzing financial data on individual stocks. My role included performance tracking through a virtual portfolio, which provided insights into market perceptions of intrinsic company value. This hands-on experience was pivotal in developing my analytical skills and understanding of the financial services industry.