George Joseph Murphy
Phone: 847-***-****
Berkeley, CA 94710 Email:
***.**********@*****.***
Finance Professional
EFFICIENT COLLABORATIVE THOROUGH
Polished professional seeking opportunity to advance financial expertise in
a competitive environment. Analytical thinker skilled in utilizing
resources to assist in investment research. Collaborative individual with
ability to communicate complex ideas in clear manner. Active FINRA Series
7, Series 86 and Series 87 licenses.
Areas Of Expertise
Financial Modeling Financial Forecasting FINRA Series 7, 86, 87
Asset Valuation Analytical Thinking Extensive FactSet and
Market Trends Bloomberg Terminal Capital IQ
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Professional Experience
Financial Research Analyst, August 2011 - May 2012
Wm Smith & Co., Denver, CO
. Generated equity research reports; performed thorough
quantitative/qualitative research and valuation to drive report
content.
. Worked with high net worth clients and institutional investors to
better understand investment ideas. Tasks included: general
market/industry discussion, company specific discussion and occasional
personalized research requests.
. Utilized mathematical and analytical aptitude to assess and forecast
company performances.
. Consistently monitored business trends, competition and regulatory
policies that might affect investments.
. Initiated coverage on Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP);
assisted on initiation reports for Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.
(NYSE: KRA), Nevada Gold and Casinos (AMEX: UWN) and UQM Technologies
(AMEX: UQM).
Business Affairs Intern, June 2011 - August 2011
Comedy Works South, Denver, CO
. Generated revenue projections and budgets for Lucy Restaurant.
. Analyzed damages of potential legal action based on lost revenue.
. Assisted in the creation, registration and budgeting plan for the
Comedy Works Foundation.
. Handled customer phone calls and inquiries regarding upcoming events.
Floor Clerk, June 2008 - August 2008
NOJ Trading LLC, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago, IL
. Efficiently and accurately entered trades into database.
. Conducted positional analysis for traders.
. Assisted in accounting for end-of-day gains or losses.
Education & Licenses
University of Denver, Finance, GPA 3.55, Denver, CO, June 2011
Recipient of the University Scholarship; Daniel's College of Business
Dean's List, Winter 2010, Spring 2010; Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Fraternity - Treasurer for Colorado Zeta Chapter; Member of DU Investment
Banking and Capital Markets Club, April 2009 - June 2011; Participant in
Training The Street Weekend Seminar, May 16-17, 2009
Licenses: FINRA Series 7, Series 86 and Series 87
Computer Expertise
Operating Systems: Mac and PC; Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word)