Management Financial

MATTHEW P. MILLER

********@***.*** 716-***-****

*** *********** **** • East Amherst, NY 14051

EDUCATION

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY

Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs; Economics, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude May 09

Whitman School of Management; Finance, minor

Cumulative GPA: 3.60 / 4.00; Dean’s List (6 of 8 semesters), 3 graduate-level economics courses completed

Related Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Money & Banking, Economic Statistics, Econometric

Methods, Mathematical Economics, Real Estate Economics, Economic Growth, Game Theory, Finance, Financial

Econometrics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Statistics & Probability, Calculus

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

CITI MARKETS & BANKING New York, NY

Investment Banking Summer Analyst- Financial Strategy Group (FSG) May 08-Aug 08

Performed detailed and quantitative financial modeling analysis concerning clientele’s credit ratings, optimal

capital structure, liquidity needs, and cost of capital.

Created a new model to identify and quantify the main value drivers of the Technology industry.

Ran time-series regressions using over 70 variables/metrics from 180 companies. Model was automated

such that similar analysis can be easily conducted on other industries within hours rather than weeks.

Resulted in six new valuation pages which were used in five Semiconductor pitches for the Pal Alto office.

Model will also be applied to future presentations, including pricing IPOs and M&A deals.

Drafted key capital financing/leverage materials for Teva Pharmaceuticals’ $8.9bn bid for Barr Pharmaceuticals.

Completed training on standard valuation methods, such as DCF and comparable company analysis.

MERRILL LYNCH & CO. Syracuse, NY

Wealth Management Intern Sept 07-Dec 07

Assisted a team of five financial advisors (FAs) with daily activities and special projects.

Developed a mock investment portfolio which realized a return of 7.6% over three months (S&P -0.1% return).

Prepared clients’ security litigation forms and aided with the transfer of two FAs from another investment firm.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK Buffalo, NY

Financial Representative Intern May 07-Aug 07

Analyzed clientele’s financial health then provided solutions regarding financial planning/risk management.

Met with and discussed the finances of prospective clients with up to $10 million in assets.

Licensed by NASD to broker Life, Accident and Health risk management products (scored 87% on state test).

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP

OMICRON DELTA EPLISON Apr 08-Present

One of nine students within my class to be inducted into an honor society for distinguished academic

achievement in the field of economics.

WHITMAN INVESTMENT CLUB Jan 07-Present

Actively pitched investment ideas for the management of a security portfolio worth nearly $100,000.

Gained the basic knowledge of fundamental/technical analysis and option-trading strategies.

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS Jan 06-Present

Accepted into a nationwide honor organization for high achieving and motivated students.

Participated in community service opportunities at the Wescott Community Center and the Food Bank of CNY.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS CLUB Jan 06-Present

Participated in club that networks people interested in the study of economics and issues related to the subject.

Provided assistance and advice to underclassmen concerning their coursework and extracurricular activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Business Skills: Financial modeling, Regression/statistical analysis, Financial/managerial accounting, Financial planning

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, FactSet, STATA, MiniTab, SCA, Thompson Financial software

Interests: Financial Markets, Investing, Aviation (30+ hrs. of flight experience), Sports, Golf, Intramural football/basketball

Investment Banking Offers: Received offer to join Lehman Brothers’ Capital Markets division as a fulltime analyst (Sept 08).

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