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Dallas, TX, US

Colorado, United States

• Guided and managed a team of product and pricing strategists responsible for creating the 5-year product roadmap, pricing models, competitive analyses and go-to-market strategies for investment (mutual funds, ETFs.
• Led integration efforts and supported due diligence for various acquisitions including TD Ameritrade and Motif (e.g. targeted synergies, executive compensation / earn-outs, product and pricing integration)
• Developed and implemented a partnership strategy that improved client experience by integrating best-in-class back-office solutions (via APIs), and attracted new assets by partnering with investment providers to expand.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Led the FP&A process for various multi-billion-dollar business units in Retail and Product – responsibilities included forecasting, target setting, budgeting, variance analyses, and headcount allocations

• Developed framework for Strategic Venture Capital effort focused on direct investments in early-stage start-ups and venture funds with the goal of generating investment returns and creating strategic outcomes (pilots.
• Conducted extensive due diligence including reference calls, data room material, competitive analyses and market research
• Presented comprehensive investment memos for investment and executive committees
• Led cross-functional teams to form pilots and POCs leveraging startup companies’ tech stacks and the W&S product shelf, credit rating and brand
• Managed ongoing relationships with portfolio companies and provided access to the business

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Developed dynamic M&A models for a range of segments within the financial services sector including insurance, mutual funds, private equity, real estate, tax, and private debt
• Led M&A transactions from end-to-end, including developing financial models, preparing a target bid amount and bidding strategy, estimating synergies, setting up data rooms for due diligence, partnering with legal on.
• Managed various spread lending businesses and Treasury functions including securities lending, funding agreements, portfolio governance, cash investment policies, regulatory capital requirements, credit facilities.

Deerfield, IL

• Accelerated promotion to Senior Analyst after abilities in working with senior management, created advanced excel models, and leading the creation of business cases were recognized
• Developed complex financial models for new product development, M&A transactions, product portfolio analysis, profitability of new opportunities, capital investments, revenue models, profit margin analysis, and impact.
• Assisted in the development of the long-range financial plans and continuously analyzes operating financial results
• Performed ad hoc analysis and forecasts for internal management team and external customers.

Deerfield, IL

• Analyzed and summarized the $1B supply chain spend and develop recommendations for management decision-making
• Developed the annual transportation budget and analyze actual and budgeted figures on an ongoing basis
• Diagrammed the flow of money from the supply chain to the publically reported financial statements
• Provided financial and fundamental analysis for various key projects within the supply chain

Chicago, IL

• Utilized fundamental analysis to assess company’s competitive environment, management, products, corporate strategy, earnings outlook, and intrinsic value
• Displayed ability to work independently by writing up to six stock analysis a day.
• Stock analysis articles often incorporated hedge fund holdings, insider trading and analytical research.

Chicago, IL

• Used value investing methods to select stocks who’s intrinsic value exceeded a margin of safety requirement
• Researched stocks looking for secure capital structures, favorable industry trends, and superior profitability that appears to be sustainable
• Contacted investor relations from corporations regarding future prospects and current risks
• Prepared and presented stock recommendations at weekly company meeting at Third River as well as the parent firm Dearborn Partners

Chicago, IL

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Activities and Societies: CFA Equity Analysis Team

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Educational Investment Fund, Financial Management Association