Grant Powley **** Rippling Rd
Cambridge, MD *****
********@*******.**.*** 443-***-****
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama – Culverhouse College of Commerce Bachelor of Science in Finance; Specialization in Economics Tuscaloosa, AL
May 2017
• GPA: 3.75/4.00
• Honors/Awards: Honors College, President’s List, Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Global Wealth & Investment Management Summer Analyst Baltimore, MD
June 2016 – August 2016
• Built and analyzed portfolios for client wealth outlooks, built a hypothetical client portfolio allocating $500,000 after- tax income and inheritance of $2.5M
• Modeled mutual fund and equity holdings for clients’ portfolios to assist in streamlining their investment allocations
• Built Discounted Cash Flow models for Private Wealth Advisors to generate investment ideas for clients’ portfolios Croft-Leominster
Equity Research Summer Analyst
Baltimore, MD
July 2015 – August 2015
• Worked on a research team of 4 analysts to generate investment ideas based on quarterly earnings for portfolio managers
• Created excel models for various Biotech/Technology companies for analyst and portfolio managers
• Attended sell-side research meetings for sectors such as restaurants, apparel, footwear & fitness, aerospace & defense, presented findings to portfolio managers and research analyst
• Used Bloomberg and Capital IQ to gather research LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Culverhouse Investment Management Group
Senior Analyst, Energy Sector
Tuscaloosa, AL
September 2016 – Present
• Researched equities and built DCF models in value-based student investment group with $500,000 AUM
• Served as a senior analyst for the energy sector, valuing companies based on financial information and macroeconomics conditions, and presenting stock pitches
• Presented potential changes to the portfolio that include: o National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV): Initiated sell position based on macroeconomic conditions, change in initial investment thesis, and inability to build DCF model considering NOV’s current environment o General Electric (NYSE: GE): Pitched watch list, well integrated across nine business segments and one of the most diversified companies in the world, divesture of GE Capital allows for organic growth and expansion of margins
Financial Management Association
President
Tuscaloosa, AL
September 2016 – Present
• Implemented strategic planning, acquired new members, and reached goals for the group
• Acquired funding to represent the University’s chapter on a global stage at the 2017 FMA Finance Leaders’ Conference in New York, NY
• Provided with opportunities for professional interaction between academics, practitioners, and students across the globe
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Interests:
Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office) Training the Street Financial Modeling and Corporate Valuation Workshop Seeking Alpha Research Contributor valuing Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) Association of Operations Management (APICS), Volunteer Lacrosse Clinics, Homeless Shelter Boating, Fishing, Jet-skis, Hunting, Fitness