CDO Analyst Resume
CDO stands for Collateralized Debt Obligation. CDO falls under the category of asset-backed securities. An asset backed security means the one which derives their value and income payment or is secured (Collateralized) by a pool of assets. In simple terms, it refers to the obligation of payment to investors in a prescribed manner, based on the cash collected from other asset sources like bonds. Hence, a CDO analyst, who is an expert in investment field, analyzes the different investments options, returns, risks and procedures that are available for the organization to utilize. As a CDO analyst, their work mainly involves categorizing the securities into various risk classes and putting them in specific order to decide the payment preferences.
CDO Analyst Resume Example
James C. Adams
2369 Turkey Pen Road
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 917-252-8381
Email: jcadams@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a CDO analyst at “Liberty Bank,” and utilize my knowledge of finance and investments for the growth of organization.
Summary of Skills:
- Strong knowledge of bonds, securities, mutual funds, bank loans, and other banking products
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Adept in multitasking and meeting deadlines
- Superb coordinating skills and experience of working with CDO compliance software
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and time management skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Work Experience:
CDO Analyst
Apex Financial Consultant, New York, NY
July 2013 - Present
- Working with investment manager in determining the investment objectives, policies and procedures
- Applying knowledge of CDO mechanics to manage the routine CDO analysis function efficiently
- Calculating the priority rankings for payment dues and submitting those reports to the finance department
- Supervising the portfolio asset performance and keeping the organization updated about the ratings and ratings derivations
- Compiling investor reports on monthly and quarterly basis
CDO Analyst
Summit Investment Advisor, New York, NY
February 2012 - June 2013
- Provided analytical support to the finance department on making sound decisions related to investments
- Collaborated with the investments team and ensured high rate of return on investment, and prevented losses on investments
- Studied and reviewed investment accounts and ensured accurate maintenance of accounts
- Prepared charts, graphics and PowerPoint presentations to present the complex financial data in simplified manner
- Contributed in the development of system for performing portfolio compliance tests
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Finance
New York University, New York, NY
2011
Reference:
On request.
