Aidas Baublys, MBA
* ****** ******, *** ***** ? Norwalk, CT 06851 ? 203-***-**** ?
*****.*******@*****.***
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Meticulous and driven CFA Level 1 Candidate with considerable analytical
aptitude, able to quickly grasp and articulate complex topics. Exceptional
ability to produce relevant information through quantitative, qualitative
analysis and interpretation of financial data. Quoted on multiple occasions
by leading financial publications such as Reuters and Bloomberg. Quickly
master new computer systems and programs. Technically proficient with a
broad array of applications: Microsoft Office (incl. Access and Excel VBA),
Bloomberg, FactSet, Argus, MathCAD, SQL, AutoCAD, QuickBooks, Quicken,
Microsoft Money, Market Axess and many others. Considerable expertise with
Department of Transportation (DOT) databases. Multilingual; fluent in
English, Russian, and Lithuanian. Pursue all assignments with excellence, a
collaborative spirit, and the highest ethical standards. Proven areas of
expertise:
( Financial Industry Knowledge ( Research Skills
( Market Trending / Micro and Macro-Evaluations ( Financial Modeling
( Credit Analysis / Risk Analysis ( Valuation Methods & Techniques
( Quantitative / Qualitative Data Analysis ( Cross Functional
Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant ( Akayi Capital Partners ( New York, NY 1/2013 - Present
. Provide financial planning and analytical support for the private equity
fund start-up.
. Analyze renewable energy projects and build financial models for solar,
hydro and biomass power plants.
. Make contributions to the preparation of Private Placement Memorandum,
investor presentations, website and other marketing materials.
Portfolio / Fund Analyst ( Starwood Capital Group ( Greenwich, CT
10/2011 - 7/2012
. Analyzed commercial and residential real estate investments from former
and existing commingled opportunistic funds including debt funds, hotel
funds and standalone or co-investment partnerships. Historically, SCG
funds have executed investments in almost every real estate asset class -
including multifamily, office, retail, hotel, industrial, residential and
commercial land, senior housing, mixed-use and golf, and in all levels of
the capital structure (equity, preferred equity, mezzanine debt and
senior debt). The businesses owned by the firm include Starwood Property
Trust, Inc., Starwood Energy Group Global, L.L.C., Starwood Real Estate
Securities, L.L.C., and SH Group.
. Constructed internal databases and investment/portfolio assessments in
accordance to existing or prospective investor requests. Consequently,
analyzed financial roll-up models, cash flow waterfalls, financial
statements, investment memorandums and other related documentation in
order to perform fund-level or asset-level evaluations that supported the
very successful closing of the new multi-billion dollar opportunistic
fund.
Credit Research Analyst ( CreditSights, Inc. ( New York, NY 12/2004 -
10/2010
Upon completion of internship, offered a full-time junior research analyst
position with the global transportation sector group. Promoted as the
primary analyst for Latin American airlines and global maritime industries.
Provided insightful market commentary and analysis for a diverse global
client base of banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, hedge funds,
pension fund managers, private equity investors and managers, as well as
owners of debt securities, loans, derivatives, and structured finance
products.
. Performed capital structure analyses and credit risk assessments with a
focus on the airline and shipping components of the transportation
sector. Appointed as the lead analyst for the global maritime industry.
. Interacted regularly with senior executives of US, Latin American, and
Asian/Pacific public airlines, as well as leading international maritime
shipping companies, investment professionals, and media reporters.
Participated in various conferences, forums, webcasts, and other
specialized public discussions related to the transportation sector.
. Developed reputation as a leading national expert in utilizing US DOT
statistical databases, with work product cited in various university-
level courses. Accordingly, conceived and built complex databases
utilizing DOT data that produced highly sophisticated quantitative
reports used in multiple industry studies.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
. Closely monitored and forecast commodity and foreign exchange market
movements, correlating them to the US and Latin America aviation sectors,
as well as the global maritime industry.
. Performed rigorous analyses of financial statements and other public
disclosures filed by individual companies with the US Securities and
Exchange Commission. Developed and maintained financial models (in Excel
and Access) for enterprise valuations, historical and future (estimated)
cash flow assessments, capital structure analyses, operational and
financial risk estimations (incl. probabilities of credit default or
exposure to certain events).
. Assisted with research projects related to Technology (Digital Media),
Auto, Gaming/Lodging industries.
Part Time Manager ( Standard Petroleum Company ( Fairfield, CT 2004
Assistant to Director ( St. John School of Religious Education (
Darien, CT 2003
Marketing Manager ( Tavo Loto ( Kaunas, Lithuania 2001 - 2002
EDUCATION / TRAINING
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT ( MBA, Finance, 2005
~ Spent one year in Lithuania concentrating on International Business ~
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania ( BS, Electrical Engineering
and Engineering Economy, 2001
Breaking Into Wall Street, New York, NY ( Investment Banking Training
Program, 2013
~ Advanced financial modeling for Banks & Financial Institutions, Real
Estate & REITs, Oil & Gas companies ~
Investment Banking Institute, New York, NY ( Financial Modeling and
Valuation Training Program, 2013
~ Company valuations utilizing comparable company, precedent transactions
and discounted cash flow (DCF) methodologies; Fully-integrated financial
projection models; LBO modeling; Accretion/dilution merger modeling,
including ability to run operational and capital structure sensitivities;
Deal pitching; Early stage investing ~
New York Society of Security Analysts, New York, NY ( Distressed and
Defaulted Debt Analysis Course, 2009
~ Financial distress and the restructuring process; Valuation procedures;
Capital structure and risk control ~
New York Institute of Finance, New York, NY ( Certificate of Advanced
Credit Risk Analysis, 2006
~ Credit rating; Credit risk assessments for LBOs and High Yield;
Evaluation of the borrower/issuer; Evaluation of the issue; Capital
structure analyses; Debt covenants and other features; Early warning signs
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