IHEATU “HATU” KANU

** *. ***** ******, ***.*, New York, NY 10037

919-***-**** acfxx7@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Cornell University, ILR School, Ithaca, NY May 2013

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations

Cumulative GPA: 3.5, Dean’s List

WORK EXPERIENCE

Bridgewater Associates, Westport, CT March 2014 – August 2014

Client Services Project Associate

• Coordinated firm-wide efforts for quality completion of due diligence requests for 350+ clients

• Orchestrated projects to ensure Bridgewater’s compliance with investment guidelines for 20 investors

Hamilton Lane Advisors, Philadelphia, PA July 2013 – December 2013

Product/Business Development Analyst

• Selected as member of 2nd analyst development program receiving intensive private equity training

• Coordinated completion of 7 Request for Proposals across various products generating $600 million of AUM

• Updated firm’s marketing materials for existing and potential investors on a monthly basis

• Executed investor due diligence initiatives through follow-ups, pitch materials, and reports

• Participated in new fund due diligence meetings with various general partners

Credit Suisse, New York, NY May 2012 – August 2012

Summer Analyst, Illiquid Fund Services

• Implemented new institutional client portfolio into firm’s Managed Portfolio’s systems

• Created presentation on The Volcker Rule and its effects on the private equity industry for senior management

• Revised information received from general partners for quarterly reports to clients

• Prepared daily notices of investment activity for clients

• Co-organized emergency business continuity plan for entire department

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Raleigh, NC June 2011 – August 2011

Summer Branch Intern

• Coordinated a branch-wide campaign to designate beneficiaries to IRA accounts of 80+ clients

• Piloted initiative to notify over 60 vendors of changes in clients’ account information

• Conducted research on mutual funds to help financial advisors make investment recommendations

• Supported advisors in conducting client meetings and presentations to prospects

LEADERSHIP

School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca, NY June 2010 – May 2013

Student Advisor

• Mentored 7 new students in acclimating to college, guiding them on course selection and study skills

Cornell University Residential Programs, Ithaca, NY August 2010 – May 2012

Resident Advisor

• Mentored over 30 new students to help with transition into college life

• Planned and coordinated events for 270 + residents with 9 other team members with a $2,000 budget

Cornell University-Community Center Programs, Ithaca, NY January 2010 – May 2010

Assistant Representative

• Collaborated with a team of 22 to facilitate study break events for freshman students

• Developed and implemented wellness and health activities for the Cornell community

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), New York, NY July 2011 – December 2012

Career Preparation Fellow

• Completed assignments focused on analytical thinking, action planning, and business communication

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career Program, New York, NY June 2011 – August 2012

Class of 2012 Intern & SEO-U Participant 2011

• Completed 100 hours of training, covering Excel, PowerPoint, and finance, in addition to professional

development skills relevant to asset management

SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS

Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SunGard Investran, Salesforce

Language: Igbo (Fluent)

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