IHEATU “HATU” KANU
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EDUCATION
Cornell University, ILR School, Ithaca, NY May 2013
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.5, Dean’s List
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bridgewater Associates, Westport, CT March 2014 – August 2014
Client Services Project Associate
• Coordinated firm-wide efforts for quality completion of due diligence requests for 350+ clients
• Orchestrated projects to ensure Bridgewater’s compliance with investment guidelines for 20 investors
Hamilton Lane Advisors, Philadelphia, PA July 2013 – December 2013
Product/Business Development Analyst
• Selected as member of 2nd analyst development program receiving intensive private equity training
• Coordinated completion of 7 Request for Proposals across various products generating $600 million of AUM
• Updated firm’s marketing materials for existing and potential investors on a monthly basis
• Executed investor due diligence initiatives through follow-ups, pitch materials, and reports
• Participated in new fund due diligence meetings with various general partners
Credit Suisse, New York, NY May 2012 – August 2012
Summer Analyst, Illiquid Fund Services
• Implemented new institutional client portfolio into firm’s Managed Portfolio’s systems
• Created presentation on The Volcker Rule and its effects on the private equity industry for senior management
• Revised information received from general partners for quarterly reports to clients
• Prepared daily notices of investment activity for clients
• Co-organized emergency business continuity plan for entire department
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Raleigh, NC June 2011 – August 2011
Summer Branch Intern
• Coordinated a branch-wide campaign to designate beneficiaries to IRA accounts of 80+ clients
• Piloted initiative to notify over 60 vendors of changes in clients’ account information
• Conducted research on mutual funds to help financial advisors make investment recommendations
• Supported advisors in conducting client meetings and presentations to prospects
LEADERSHIP
School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca, NY June 2010 – May 2013
Student Advisor
• Mentored 7 new students in acclimating to college, guiding them on course selection and study skills
Cornell University Residential Programs, Ithaca, NY August 2010 – May 2012
Resident Advisor
• Mentored over 30 new students to help with transition into college life
• Planned and coordinated events for 270 + residents with 9 other team members with a $2,000 budget
Cornell University-Community Center Programs, Ithaca, NY January 2010 – May 2010
Assistant Representative
• Collaborated with a team of 22 to facilitate study break events for freshman students
• Developed and implemented wellness and health activities for the Cornell community
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), New York, NY July 2011 – December 2012
Career Preparation Fellow
• Completed assignments focused on analytical thinking, action planning, and business communication
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career Program, New York, NY June 2011 – August 2012
Class of 2012 Intern & SEO-U Participant 2011
• Completed 100 hours of training, covering Excel, PowerPoint, and finance, in addition to professional
development skills relevant to asset management
SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SunGard Investran, Salesforce
Language: Igbo (Fluent)