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9601 Grove Crest ln #1821, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704-763-1474 atb6ccc4@westpost.netSUMMARYMath Finance Masters graduate, versatile and multi-tasked, with the ability to take on greater levels of responsibility in search of an entry-level career in Finance that will utilize my quantitative and problem solving skills to investmentdecisions, trading, valuations, or risk management in the financial markets. Iam familiar with credit derivatives models (Swaps, CDS, CDO), plain vanilla andexotic options pricing, stochastic processes (Martingales & Markov processes), econometric analysis and time series modeling (ARIMA, GARCH & Stochastic Volatility models), financial risk management (VaR), and corporate finance (Equity & Debt Valuations, Portfolio Theory & Asset Pricing Models, Capital Budgeting).

EDUCATIONThe University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, December 2008

Master of Science in Mathematical Finance

Multidisciplinary program teaches the advanced quantitative skills used in financial markets by linking finance, mathematics, and economics. Coursework includes equity and fixed income markets, asset and derivatives valuation, financial risk management, econometric and statistical analysis, portfolio and market theory, probability theory and stochastic Calculus, and partial differential equations

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*Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 scaleAddis Ababa University-Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 2004

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

*Merit Scholarship Recipient*Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.0 scaleAddis Ababa University-Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 2000

Bachelors of Arts in Business

EXPERIENCEUNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte, North Carolina (Mar 2008 - Jan 2009)Research Analyst (The Belk College of Business)*Assisted in collecting, organizing and formatting data for research.*Created and maintained databases for research queries from a wide variety of internal and external sources.*Processed data using data mining and web based tools.*Analyzed data and information and interpreted the results.*Recommended data sources and database design as well as made recommendations onall phases of research projects.*Identified and evaluated the appropriateness of the data and resources.

BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION Charlotte, North Carolina (Sept 2004 - Dec 2006)

Inventory Specialist, Assistant*Maintained computerized records of inventories to ensure complete and accurate

information of parts and supplies.*Interacted with the management team in monitoring department output, suggesting

process enhancements, and new policy development.*Fulfilled orders based on shipping priority and production time.

NATIONAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Dec 2002 - Jul 2004)

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Risk Management Analyst

*Analyzed portfolio and asset class risk by utilizing and maintaining risk models.*Analyzed current/potential investment manager risk and provided portfolio riskassessments when reviewing a potential investment opportunity.* Interpreted data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability,

future trends in investment risks, and economic influences.

*Worked in a collegial manner to enhance an appreciation of risk across the investment team.*Designed and Produced Analytical Reports, both regular and ad hoc, for the investment team.*Developed expertise in analytical risk tools for investments and provides technical support for other staff members.*Used cost-benefit analysis and other financial methodologies to identify possible process improvements or alternative solutions.*Assisted in the development of risk management processes and practices.*Developed leadership skills and provided assistance to other highly visible projects.*Carried out research projects on investment issues as assigned.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Aug 2000 - Sept 2002)

Financial Analyst

*Analyzed trends in revenues and expenses and performed revenue and expense forecasts in order to make financial decisions.*Prepared spreadsheets, graphs, and charts to help illustrate financial trends.*Prepared budget data and all related documentation.*Conducted special studies and work with other departments on such matters as

preparation of reports, development of procedures and controls, and processing of expenses. Reviewed data and obtained additional information, asappropriate.

*Worked closely with department managers across the organization to fully understand financial and operating performance. Identified key performance drivers andhow they compare to plan. Determined financial impacts to be included in monthly projections.*Assisted in the preparation and analysis of financial and operational reportingfor Management team.*Ensured the integrity, accuracy and validity of the information being reported.

SKILL SETS*Software Skills: STATA, SPSS, r, Microsoft Office*Programming skills: C/C++, Matlab, Pyton, HTML

*Financial Skills: Stochastic processes, bond price modeling, option pricing*Statistical Skills: Linear/non linear regression, time series analysis, prediction

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Status in the U.S.: *Permanent Resident*