Matthew Santarsiero
* **** **** **** **. Millstone Twp. NJ
609-***-**** ************@**.***.***
EDUCATION
University Of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major: Finance Expected May 2013
• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Management,
Multinational Finance, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income Security Analysis, Derivative Security & Risk Management,
Strategic Management, and Intermediate Accounting I&II
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DFG Financial Group Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Finance Intern November 2012 – February 2013
• Gained extensive financial knowledge and experience of a small
boutique firm.
o Reviewed current trends in financial industry and created PowerPoint presentations for clients
o Analyzed portfolios and prepared recommendations for clients
o Screened, analyzed, and conducted due diligence of mutual funds offered
o Sat in on various wholesaler product meetings
o Prepared wealth management and comprehensive financial planning reports
o Created financial studies, collected data, ran analysis and made conclusions on potential products
Student Investment/Hedge Fund Kingston, Rhode Island
Student Analyst January 2013 –present
• Objective was to develop the principles of managing a long-short
fund in a high-frequency market by using basic principles of diversification along with derivative securities modeling to
mitigate risk while maximizing returns in volatile markets.
o Proficient in building optimal portfolios and hedge portfolios following alternative hedge fund styles
o Understand return measurement and advanced risk measures appropriate for hedge fund comparative analysis
o Learn and utilize principles of Neuroeconomics into everyday strategy
URI 101 Mentor Program Kingston, Rhode Island
Student Teacher September 2012 – December 2012
• A course designed to help incoming freshman with their college
transition. Within the College of Business, the course is taught by upperclassmen whom are chosen by URI 101 program.
o Led a class of 24 freshman business students
o Created and executed lessons covering topics such as: time management, diversity, learning styles, and team
building.
o Broadened leadership and interpersonal skills by interacting with a group of people on a schedule
URI Athletic Department Kingston, Rhode Island
Sales Associate, Marketing Intern September 2011 – February 2012
• Sold approximately $2000 worth of ticket Revenue for the URI
Men’s Basketball Team
o Generated new prospects for season ticket sales/mini-plan sales for Basketball/Football teams
o Developed strategy for marketing to new prospective clients / fund-raising / promoting brand; resulted in
increased awareness / capital commitments
o Implemented community outreach programs to generate group sales
o Contact and look to maintain past group buyers
o Assist with customer service at Men’s Basketball home games
• Additionally worked as a Manager for a landscaping company,
Summers 2010-2012
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish
Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist-Excel
Activities: Financial Management Association, Relay for Life Participant, Oozeball Coordinator
Interests: Weight Lifting & Healthy Eating, Snowboarding, Personal Investing, Sailing