MARTIN SCHUTZ, CFA
Jersey City, NJ 07032
Cell: 201-***-****
email: *********@*******.***
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
. All three examination levels successfully completed and charter awarded
1999.
Hochfeld Independent Research Group New York, NY 2004-Present
Equity Research Analyst- Enterprise Software & Networking
. Originate initiation-of-coverage reports, earnings and other event-driven
update notes, and morning communications regarding enterprise software
vendors as well as companies in several other technology markets.
. Create industry overviews that include statistical analyses and relative
valuation assessments; customize and maintain financial models for
earnings projections and valuation.
. Participate in domestic and international analyst briefings and industry
conferences, both to assess our coverage space and to expand our client
base.
. Provide investment advice directly to institutional clients and interface
with managements of companies under coverage.
. Extended our analytical expertise to a real estate development venture
based in India, and prepared the initial offering plan.
Montauk Financial Group New York, NY 2002-2004
Associate Equity Research Analyst- Enterprise Software & Networking
. Prepared initiation-of-coverage, quarterly, and event-driven reports and
morning commentary on enterprise software firms.
. Formulated industry summaries that included statistical analyses and
relative valuation assessments; created and maintained financial models
for earnings projections and valuation.
. Attended analyst briefings, took part in industry meetings, and performed
due diligence work in support of a Managing Director; provided
institutional sales trading backup.
. Conveyed investment opinions to sales staff and institutional clients via
morning meeting presentations and direct contacts.
Josephthal & Co. (acquired by Fahnestock & Co. in late 2001) New
York, NY 2000-2002
Associate Equity Research Analyst- Enterprise Software & Networking
. Drafted initiation-of-coverage reports, First Call Notes, morning meeting
notes, and technology industry analyses.
. Developed and maintained financial models for earnings projections and
valuation; performed due diligence tasks.
. Related investment opinions to institutional and retail sales executives
as well as to institutional clients.
Mirronex Technologies - Financial Analyst Princeton, NJ 1999-
2000
. Responsible for financial projections, strategic analysis, market
research, and budgeting.
. Handled Requests for Proposals (RFPs), a critical element in the process
of winning clients for the firm's e-commerce solution.
. Conducted cost-benefit analyses of the firm's e-commerce solution for
both suppliers and consumers of services delivered via Mirronex's e-
commerce marketplace.
. Prepared financial presentations as well as due diligence work for
prospective investors and M&A opportunities.
Merrill Lynch Asset Management - Senior Fund Accountant Princeton, NJ
1991-1999
. Responsible for all fund accounting requirements including net asset
value determination, bank reconciliations, income and cash projections,
trade processing, pricing, and shareholder reports.
. Coordinated and developed custom accounting procedures for MLAM's first
index funds.
. Acquired extensive securities experience with domestic and foreign
equities, bonds, mortgage-backed securities, derivatives, swaps, and
arbitrage trading; interacted closely with key portfolio managers and
traders.
. Received MLAM's Accounting Excellence Award for superior performance and
leadership.
Point of Purchase Sales Corporation - Accountant Philadelphia, PA 1990-
1991
. Responsible for full range of daily and monthly accounting duties for a
small manufacturing company.
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IBM Corp. - Accounting Intern Tarrytown, NY, 1988-1989
. Responsible for international relocation and travel expense accounting as
well as problem research and resolution; developed and implemented a
superior protocol for batch expense accounting, receiving a citation and
bonus for outstanding performance.
Office of the Inspector General, Dept. of Health & Human Services -
Audit Intern Philadelphia, PA, 1987-1987
. Performed comprehensive audits of government agencies and external
contractors.
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EDUCATION: Drexel University
. B.S. in Business Administration awarded in 1990; dual major in Finance
and Accounting; Dean's List.
. Fraternity President, Treasurer, as well as leader of several renovation
and service projects; Treasurer of Alumni Board and leader in planning
reunion events.
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PERSONAL: Interests include long distance running, weight lifting,
sculpting, drawing, photography, and reading.