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J. Wasik

J. Wasik

Chicago,IL

Summary

Mission-driven professional with strong background in risk management and ESG compliance and research. Well-versed in tracking emerging corporate governance and sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies to assess potential impact.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Governance Financial Analyst

Segal Marco Advisors
03.2022 - Current
  • Assessed compliance with climate risk strategies, processes and frameworks such as TCFD, SASB, GRI and others to quantify climate-related financial statement impacts and related disclosures
  • Performed research tasks with senior staff members to develop analyses, presentations and other documents for clients
  • Briefed team on emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies, assessing their potential impact on firm
  • Analyzed current and historical financial results and performed variance analysis of key metrics to inform future business decisions
  • Reviewed internal controls to mitigate risks
  • Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
  • Conducted research on market trends, competitor performance, and industry best practices (foreign and domestic markets)

Intern

US Department Of State
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Granted Confidential level Security Clearance
  • Compiled data and supplemental evidence for federally required reports (Human Rights Report, Child Labor Reports, and Trafficking In Persons Report)
  • Developed Nationally Determined Contribution Comparison Report for years 2016 - 2021 for use in Economic Section
  • Tracked China's investment and political strategy across West Africa
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports for Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan

Project Assistant

Highlander Renewables
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Promoted project success through consistent communication and follow up with landowners about project requirements
  • Completed and ran project modeling to ensure success
  • Streamlined project details through creating concise Excel spreadsheets and matrices to organize project details, including transferring information from KMZ files
  • Completed 202 separate Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreement forms (AIMA) for Lincoln Land Wind Farm project in contract with Ørsted energy

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies

University of Illinois At Springfield, Springfield, IL
05.2023
  • Named top research presentation by Steering Committee for study on benefit corporations
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Coursework: Circular & International Economy
  • Study Abroad: The Netherlands


Skills

  • CFA ESG Financial Analyst (pursuing)
  • ISS proxy exchange platform
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Technical Writing
  • Corporate Risk Assessment
  • Compliance with SEC regulations
  • Compliance with ESG frameworks (ie CDP, SBTi, IFRS, UNGC, SASB, GRI, ENERGY STAR, and SEC GHG reporting etc
  • Governance Trend Analysis
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Data Collection & Research

Affiliations

  • Chicago Council on Global Affairs
  • Alliance Française de Chicago

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Corporate Governance Financial Analyst - Segal Marco Advisors
03.2022 - Current
Intern - US Department Of State
02.2022 - 04.2022
Project Assistant - Highlander Renewables
05.2021 - 12.2021
University of Illinois At Springfield - Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies

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