DIONISIO MENESES, JR 650-***-**** / ******@**.***
RESULTS-DRIVEN LEADER SEEKING IMPACTFUL ROLE
Portfolio Management Asset Management Risk Assessment Modeling Quantitative / Qualitative Tools Acquisitions Corporate / Industry Analysis Account Development Credit Underwriting Valuation
Ambitious self-starter who exhibits proven experience in portfolio management, investments, business development, analysis, and risk assessment / optimization in alignment with a company’s and / or client’s vision, value, and goals, and leads teams by example and with integrity to deliver services excellence. Top performer who contributes sharp analytical abilities and superior attention-to-detail. Bilingual communicator (English / Spanish) and solid relationship-builder who seamlessly liaises among C-level executives, business / financial teams, clients, and regulatory agencies while driving results.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Noted for Charles Schwab’s “Key Contributor Program” as Managing Director/Portfolio Manager; enhanced hybrid Excel model by integrating macro/global factors; and achieved Fund Morningstar Return Ranking of 4 Stars.
Developed a new tradable investment product for Global Real Analytics utilizing Mortgage Backed Securities, including establishing underwriting criteria, providing risk rating, and presenting a new business plan/model.
Developed a new quantitative tool based on a Dividend Discount Model and several proprietary tools to screen stocks, assess pricing scenarios, history, management quality/styles, and other variables impacting investment decisions; tool supplemented the CMBS /REIT score in providing a ranking and determining an investment’s viability.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Principal, XDO, San Mateo, CA 1992-1997 / 2012 – Present
Provide forward-thinking investment services to individual / family and business
Evaluate clients’ needs and manage asset portfolios (e.g. real estate, stocks, bonds, insurance, fx)
Structure and manage lucrative partnerships
Loan Officer, Consolidation Plus (Member of Freedom Financial Network), San Mateo, CA 2013 – 2015
Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward providing solutions-focused debt consolidation loans to a diverse clientele.
Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, San Mateo, CA Menlo Park Complex, CA 2013
Gleaned clients individual needs and goals
Compiled detailed data & designed holistic financial plans in part with MoneyGuide Pro and NaviPlan
Managing Director Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, San Francisco, CA 2007 – 2012
Launched highly successful Schwab Global Real Estate Mutual Fund (SWASX) – raised $250+ million in a month
Managed fund both strategically and operationally – risk, allocations, compliance, due diligence, research; executed & resolved trades / settlement issues, reconciliation, cash management – redemptions / purchases
Managed team of analysts
Shared insights with other PMs across a broad range of investments
Implemented and utilized: Bloomberg, FactSet, Charles River
Business Development – Road Shows, Investment Committees, Boards, Conferences, One-one w/ clients & other
Senior Portfolio Manager – Global Capital Markets, Global Real Analytics, LLC, San Francisco, CA 1997 – 2006
Conducted detailed industry analyses
Provide and support investment recommendations
Created, grew & advised Alliance Capital Management’s (Alliance Bernstein) $2-billion real estate mutual fund and $475-million Pinstripe CDO (CMBS) to achieve solid results
Facilitated quarterly reviews for long- / short-term goal assessment
Created marketing materials for new business development initiatives and modeled new products
Models or quantitative tools based on Microsoft Excel macros, custom
Customer Service / Reporting / Rebalancing/ etc with various software including Advent & Tamarac
Analyst / Private Equity / Joint Ventures/Acquisitions - Marcus & Millichap, Palo Alto, CA 1990 -1992
Structured projects, negotiated contracts, secured mortgages
Coordinated & Supervised construction
Developed a new pro forma model to track and evaluate investment performance utilizing Excel
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.A., Quantitative Economics & Decision Sciences (Scientific Perspectives Minors – Computer Science & Epistemology)
University of California, San Diego
CFP enrolled CFA Level 1 (Passed) NASD Series 7 & 66 (63&65)