Alex Costa
Mobile,AL
Summary
Trilingual student fluent in English and Arabic, with proficiency in French. Currently pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in accounting at the university of South Alabama. Recognized as a Presidential Scholar for the 2024 Spring semester. Profitable Day trader, trading Currencies and Indices.Talented at learning quickly as well as adding value to any team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Trader
Self-employed
Mobile, USA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitor Currencies, indices, and commodities to identify new trading opportunities
- Analyze financial data and market trends to determine appropriate entry and exit points for trades
- Execute buy and sell orders for securities in order to maximize profits
- Develop strategies for minimizing risk while maximizing returns on investments
- Keep up-to-date with economic news and events that could affect stock prices
Finance Intern
Investment & Capital Bank
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in analyzing and understanding various capital market instruments such as futures, forex, stocks, etfs, bonds, T-bills etc..
- Conducted company valuations using different methodologies, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
- Used DCF models to estimate the value of companies based on their projected cash flows
- Participated in risk assessment and management processes to mitigate financial risks for clients and the bank
Founder
HypeClub Lebanon
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Built the biggest limited edition shoes and apparel reselling platform in Lebanon during the midst of an economic crisis
- Turned the web platform into a physical store before exiting the venture
- Strengthened my ability to communicate and negotiate with customers, as well as vendors and sellers
- Kept track of expenses, inventory and customer data
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance and a minor in Accounting
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2026
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Trilingual
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinker
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certificate of Funded Trader, MyFundedFx, $100,000
- Advanced Financial and Valuation Modeling, WallStreetPrep (In Progress)
Jobs
Working at USA Providence in the radiology department as a patient transport since March 2023 while being enrolled in college. Greet and communicate with patients and their family members on a daily basis, as well as transport patients safely and effectively throughout the hospital.
Timeline
Finance Intern
Investment & Capital Bank
07.2024 - 08.2024
Day Trader
Self-employed
09.2022 - Current
Founder
HypeClub Lebanon
06.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance and a minor in Accounting
University of South Alabama