Kevin chow
**** *** ****** **. . ******, TX ***** . 214-***-**** . ********@*****.***
EDUCATION
YALE UNIVERSITY (NEW HAVEN, CT)
B.A. Economics and Mathematics
Coursework includes: Econometrics, Differential Equations, Statistics,
Micro/macroeconomics, Financial Theory, Operations Research, Mathematical Game
Theory
St. Mark's School of Texas (Dallas, TX)
SAT Math: 800, Verbal: 680
National Merit Finalist, Eagle Scout, AP Scholar w/ Distinction, Bruce J. Heims
Scholar, Texas ARML Team
ProfessionaL Licenses
Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law
Exam)
Level II Candidate in CFA Program
WORK Experience
Oct 2009-Pres.
JAN-AUG 2009
SUMMER 2007
SUMMER 2006
2004-2006
J.P. MORGAN CHASE AND CO. (DALLAS, TX) INVESTMENT ANALYST (PRIVATE WEALTH
MANAGEMENT)
Support Private Bankers with book of business for high net worth clients with assets
ranging from $5 - $25 million. Assumed associate role upon departure of previous
associate; activities include coordinating account openings, working with client
requests, scheduling meetings, determining prospecting strategies, etc.
Determine hedging strategies by utilizing equity structures, currency swaps, and
other derivatives; aid in the preservation and growth of clients' assets by modeling
cash flow through fixed income alternatives.
Analyze client portfolios by comparing against appropriate benchmarks to determine
areas of misallocation and underperformance; design phase-in plans to efficiently
implement highest conviction investment themes.
Assist advisors in determining and implementing appropriate financial products and
solutions for clients, ranging from mortgages, lines of credit, deposits, and
trusts. Tailor investment opportunities for clients seeking to act on fluctuating
international and domestic trends.
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (Dallas, TX) Petroleum Analyst
Prepared oil and natural gas reserves estimates reports for use in consulting
services to financial and industry clients.
Utilized numerous proprietary and industry specific software, as well as
probabilistic models, in the analysis of financial and geologic data, to determine
viability of drilling projects.
Projects include economic and acquisitions evaluations, SEC reserve reporting and
audits, and simulations. Acquired six new projects for company.
Morgan Keegan & Company (Dallas, TX) Summer Analyst (Investment Banking)
Collaborated with public finance teams in the preparation and presentation of sales
pitches, with focus on public school financing. Performed comparative analyses on
credit spreads to devise most competitive issuances.
Provided a list of potential new clients for wealth managers through research of
current pension plans. Developed program for rebalancing clients' portfolios.
Prepared paperwork and files for SEC audit committee.
Neuro Resource Group (Plano, TX) Consulting Manager of Special Projects
Oversaw the implementation of Microsoft Dynamic CRM and Great Plains for marketing
and manufacturing divisions of a medical device company. Developed customer data
cleansing and conversion strategy.
Yale University School of Medicine (New Haven, CT) Research Assistant
Studied cell differentiation in livers of mice embryo. Applications include stem
cell research, cystic fibrosis treatment.
Identified possible schizophrenia genes through the observation of protein
expression in patients.
Leadership
2009-Pres.
2005-2007
2006-2008
YALE CLUB OF DALLAS (DALLAS, TX) SECRETARY
Planned activities and participated in the restructuring of Yale alumni group in
Dallas. Provided minutes for Board of Directors meetings and assisted in the
admissions process of alma mater through interview of applicants.
College Student Investment Group (New Haven, CT) Assistant Portfolio Manager
Supported investment analysis and management of $300,000 student-run portfolio
funded by Yale alumni. Delivered presentations on stock picks to the investment
group as well as assist in the education of the club's members.
Undergraduate Math Club (New Haven, CT) Treasurer
Allocated department funds for use by the club. Assisted in club organization, such
as guest speakers, problem-solving sessions, and club recruitment.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Bloomberg Terminal, Thomson Reuters, Mathematica,
Matlab, R, HTML, PHP, MYSQL, PERL, Javascript, C++, Visual Basic, Microsoft Dynamic
CRM and Great Plains