Human Resources Financial
Resume:
HIDEMI ASAKURA
******@*****.*** / Skype: suzaku511
Experienced executive with expertise in gaming, investment trading and
international technology startups, with strong expertise in Finance. Expert
financial modeler, developing forecasts to accurately predict business and
market results. Generally flexible leader, with knack for identifying and
addressing potential problems before they occur.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Computational Finance • Data Science • Statistical Analysis • Algorithms •
Machine Learning • Asset Management • Forecasting • Risk Management •
Strategic Planning • Financial Modeling • Operational Analysis • Leadership •
KPIs • Project Management • Regulatory Compliance • IFRS • GAAP •
Budgeting • Business Process Re-engineering • Consolidated Financial
Statements • Team Building • Metrics • Internal Controls • Financial Reporting •
eCommerce • Business Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEOSPACE CAPITAL • 2013 - Present
Private investment partnership developing and operating trading systems for
futures contracts.
Managing Partner
Created Delta One High Frequency Trading Operations using strategies
that include Statistical Arbitrage, Index Arbitrage, and Volatility Arbitrage.
Oversaw Private Equity Investment, Strategy Advice, Incubation, and
Venture Capital Funding around Education
GLOBAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, LLC, • 2010-2013
Private investment partnership developing and operating trading systems for
futures contracts.
Partner
Developed trading algorithms using Trading Blox software. Created back-
adjusted contract trading program using CSI’s Unfair Advantage software to
analyze the results of trading strategies against past market performance.
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Obtained authorization to implement trading systems after successful
testing. Interacted with external financial and legal service providers to
review contracts, establish corporate entries and complete tax filings.
Developed price trend and price cycle analysis for financial markets.
Prepared financial reporting for firm transactions, including fund
management and tax requirements.
Major Accomplishments:
• Generated return of more than 900% during highest level of performance
of new trading system.
• Produced a return of more than 200% on global managed futures fund
trading algorithms.
• Compiled reports assessing daily trading risk based on R-multiples,
Monte Carlo simulations, inter-market correlations and seasonal trading
shifts.
ROCKET INTERNET, GMBH • 2012
Worldwide incubator of online business startups operating in 40 countries.
Global Venture Developer
Spearheaded the preliminary development of new e-commerce websites in
Myanmar for Rocket Internet. Evaluated local telecommunications
infrastructure and developed business plans. Recruited and trained 20
employees. Determined budgets and key performance indicators.
Major Contributions:
• Created marketing and promotional strategies leveraging SMS, print and
media to raise public awareness for new websites.
SEGA GAMES • 2008-2009
Online gaming division of multinational video game developer Sega.
Financial Controller
Oversaw day to day financial reporting including account closings, journal
entries, accounts receivable and consolidated financial statements for four
online gaming subsidiaries. Created budgets and financial forecasts.
Reconciled accounts, prepared expense reports and recorded daily
transactions. Compiled account information for third party service providers.
Participated in the development of a software operating system for a
casino. Insured system compliance with casino’s internal financial reporting
and controls, as well as regulatory requirements. Devised software system
that accepted payments from customers and disbursed winnings. Liased
with casino personnel and customers to create an effective user interface.
Major Accomplishments:
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• Delivered IFRS-compliant financial reporting for Sega Games Holding,
Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA-SAMMY.
• Launched call center employing a staff of more than 20.
• Developed internal financial controls in compliance with SOX, FATF,
AGCC rules.
• Enhanced operational performance by implementing Business-Process
Re-engineering and COSO techniques.
• Set up human resources department, establishing employee training,
evaluation, payroll and benefits.
NEW LINE CINEMA CORPORATION • 2004-2006
Subsidiary of Time Warner; 200-300 employees with offices in Los Angeles and
New York.
Finance Administrator/Royalty Analyst
Provided financial reporting to track and obtain film royalties from more
than 30 worldwide film distribution companies. Conducted monthly account
reconciliation, monitored overseas bank accounts to identify payments from
international distributors. Performed monthly account closings. Identified
and corrected reporting errors and discrepancies. Maintained records
needed for external audits. Compiled revenue reports for various film
projects, tracking revenues and applying cash payments to accounts.
Major Accomplishments:
• Standardized formatting of financial reports and statements with Excel
Conversion files.
• Recognized for outstanding performance with strong recommendation by
company executive vice president of finance and administration.
EDUCATION
Certificate of completion of online courses through Coursera
Machine Learning • Cambridge, Massachusetts
Certificate of completion of MBA courses through Advanced Study
Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, Business-Economics (cum laude)
University of California • Los Angeles, California
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Visual Studio and
Outlook)
QuickBooks • SAP • Google Analytics • Live Person • System Advisor Model
Interactive Brokers • CSI Data • Trading Blox • Arb-Maker • MT4 • cAlgo •
OpenQuant
MATLAB • Octave • R • SQL • VBA • BASIC • PASCAL • C • C#
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator
HOBBIES
Graphics Design • Mobile Game Production • Fantasy Sports
Yoga • Cycling • Tai-Chi • Meditation
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