RORY LEICHT
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EDUCATION
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
BBA, Economics and Finance May 2024
Cumulative GPA: 3.44 / 4.00
EXPERIENCE
Hudson River Trading
New York, New York
Financial Analyst Intern May 2021 - August 2021
● Conducted financial analysis to support investment decision-making, including company valuation, financial statement analysis, and industry research.
● Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders.
● Conducted market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in various sectors.
● Participated in team meetings and contributed to discussions on investment strategies and portfolio management.
● Utilized Bloomberg Terminal to gather financial data, monitor market trends, and perform comparative analysis.
Economics Research Assistant
Columbia, SC
Department of Economics October 2022 - May 2024
● Assisted professors with research projects by collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and preparing research reports.
● Used statistical software such as STATA and R to analyze economic data and test hypotheses.
● Compiled and organized data sets for econometric analysis and modeling.
● Collaborated with faculty members on academic papers and presentations for conferences and publications. LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
Economics Club
● Engaged member of the Economics Club, actively participating in discussions, events, and initiatives aimed at deepening understanding of economic principles and their real-world applications. Finance Society
● Dedicated member of the Finance Society, leveraging opportunities to network with industry professionals, attend workshops, and stay updated on current trends and practices in finance. Contributed to the society through active involvement in organizing events and projects. Student Government Association (SGA) Finance Committee
● Played a vital role on the Finance Committee of the Student Government Association, where I collaborated with fellow committee members to manage budgets, allocate funds, and make strategic financial decisions benefiting student organizations and campus initiatives. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Financial Risk Management (FRM), Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), Microsoft Excel Certified, Financial Modeling Certified
Additional Activities: Financial Literacy Program, Community Outreach Center Interests: Boxing, Lacrosse, Poker, Formula One, and Chess