Alexander A. Fanshel
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Constellation Investment Consulting Corporation
New York, NY
Analyst
08/09 - 02/10
. Reported directly to CEO and senior team members to identify new lines of
business for hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity, endowments,
administrators and prime brokers
. Assisted with the coordination of a request for proposal for a $100
billion fund complex in the selection of an audit and tax service
provider; evaluated 10 service providers selecting 2 finalist. Resulted
in an estimated $500,000 in savings per year
. Analyzed and force ranked potential candidates with a proprietary
criteria model; results were presented to the Board of Directors and
Executive Selection Committee
. Researched 13 global administrators for a multi-billion dollar financial
services holding company to assist senior management in the selection of
a strategic target for a potential acquisition
. Assisted management in marketing and public relations efforts within the
alternative asset market place
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
New York, NY
Summer Analyst - Equity Research 06/07 -
09/07
. Developed models forecasting future target stock prices for 3
homebuilders using financial criteria such as home sales revenue growth
and loans originated; resulted in the initiation of coverage of the
homebuilder industry and continued present day coverage for 2
homebuilders
. Met with senior management of Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL) to conduct due
diligence over financial statements
. Created homebuilder industry data index of 34 indicators such as housing
supply, permits and starts; resulted in a proprietary database used for
improved forecasting
Bernstein-Greenberg Trading (NYBOT) New York,
NY
Commodity Option Trader Clerk
05/07 - 06/07
. Assisted a team of 28 high profile commodity traders; responsible for
profit and loss statements, order executions and position updates
. Monitored markets including spread changes and closing prices while
maintaining an open line of communication with traders
. Worked in a fast paced, high-pressure environment handling multiple tasks
on a daily basis
EDUCATION
Clemson University Honors College
Clemson, SC
Honors Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance
08/04 - 08/08
. Magna cum laude, 3.76/4.0 GPA
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, UK
General Course in Accounting and Finance
09/07 - 06/08
. Modules: Corporate finance, investments and financial markets;
Quantitative finance: derivative pricing, VaR and volatility forecasting;
Management accounting, financial management and organizational control;
Introduction to econometrics
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clemson Lacrosse Team Midfielder
08/04 - 05/07
Director of Education and Leadership - All Greek Programming Board
01/07 - 05/07
. Organized two day induction for 1,700 incoming Greek freshmen
Chi Phi Fraternity, Delta Theta Chapter
08/05 - 05/07
. Secretary and Treasurer
RELATED SKILLS AND INTERESTS
. Proficient in Excel (modeling and forecasting), MATLAB, Bloomberg and
FactSet
. Self Improvement, Social Dynamics, Psychology, Mixed Martial Arts and
Surfing