Chris Butler
Berkeley Lake,GA
Summary
Finance analyst focused on AI-driven lending and expanding fair access to credit through improved risk measurement. Combines underwriting perspective with predictive modeling coursework to evaluate credit as a pricing and segmentation problem rather than a binary approval decision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FinTech Business Coursework
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed how businesses use fintech platforms for payments, lending, and financial operations
- Evaluated traditional banking processes versus digital financial solutions to compare efficiency and cost structure
- Assessed operational and financial risks associated with digital payment systems and financial intermediaries
The Ability Experience Philanthropy
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity-UGA
Athens, GA
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Successfully organized fundraising campaigns and applied data-driven analysis to optimize contributions and give back to people with disabilities.
- This experience enhanced my financial acumen and deepened my understanding of aligning fundraising strategies with measurable, impactful outcomes.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Student Service Learning, Tutor
Athens, GA
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Instruct 10+ students UGA courses
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Underwriting Intern
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Duluth, GA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated applicant characteristics to estimate expected loss and support risk-based pricing decisions
- Compared approval thresholds to performance outcomes and observed limitations of rule-based decision systems
- Identified creditworthy applicants rejected by rigid criteria, reinforcing the value of predictive risk modeling
- Applied fair and consistent evaluation standards within regulated underwriting frameworks
Investments Committee-Financial Analyst
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led the Consumer Discretionary sector team, analyzing companies within the S&P 500 sectors
- Presented detailed financial reports on company performance, business models, and investment strategies to peers and faculty
- Guided team discussions to inform and finalize stock recommendations, driving portfolio decisions
- Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration, strategic decision-making, and financial modeling
Pi Kappa Phi Treasurer
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed the fraternity's budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared financial documents and budgets for social events, philanthropic activities, and chapter operations.
- Strengthened financial leadership skills through regular coordination with executive members and providing insights for budgetary decisions
Financial Assistant (Volunteer)
Atlanta Meat Company
Norcross, GA
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Gained hands-on experience working alongside the business owner
- Utilized financial tools to support business operations
- Took inventory monthly and worked alongside the owner to learn the business processes
Education
B.B.A. - Finance
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, Statistical Graphs and Presentation software
- Leadership with meticulous attention to detail ensuring accuracy
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Advanced Excel Modeling
Certification
- Machine Learning Foundations for Finance: learned supervised prediction concepts, model accuracy evaluation, and application to credit risk estimation
- SQL & Data Analysis for Business Decision Making: practiced querying datasets and interpreting patterns for decision support
- Python for Financial Modeling & Risk Analysis: applied scripting logic to simulate loan performance and scenario outcomes
- Responsible AI & Fair Lending: studied bias detection, fairness monitoring, and regulatory considerations in automated credit decisions
Timeline
Underwriting Intern
Liberty Mutual Insurance
05.2025 - 08.2025
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Student Service Learning, Tutor
08.2024 - 12.2025
Investments Committee-Financial Analyst
Georgia College & State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pi Kappa Phi Treasurer
Georgia College & State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
FinTech Business Coursework
University of Georgia
08.2022 - Current
The Ability Experience Philanthropy
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity-UGA
08.2022 - 12.2025
Financial Assistant (Volunteer)
Atlanta Meat Company
05.2019 - 07.2021
B.B.A. - Finance
University of Georgia