Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Courses
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Nicolas Barrera

Baltimore,MD

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Equity Derivatives Analyst

Morgan Stanley
07.2023 - Current
  • Client and Business Unit relationship management
  • Used PowerBi, Excel, and Alteryx to automate 200+ hours of tedious tasks, increasing efficiency of team and creating framework for implementation across firm
  • Daily communication with clients, trading desks, sales desks, and middle office groups
  • Reconciliation and analysis of financial discrepancies, position breaks, corporate action bookings, and reporting
  • Developed analytical models that improved forecasting accuracy, reduced risk exposure, and provided more insight into performance metrics

Business Management Intern

GEICO
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed and led team of six interns throughout program
  • Ranked as Top Intern out of 12 by end of program.
  • Analyzed customer and policy data
  • Managed and led team of six interns throughout program.
  • Presented proposals to executives and upper management.
  • Two proposed solutions were implemented and resulted in improved internal processes.
  • Implemented solutions resulted in over $500,000 in savings through improved organization structure and tactical cost reductions.

Business Development Intern

HTx Advisors
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed data collection and analysis for potential acquisition.
  • Penetrated targeted accounts to gain information on the market.
  • Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads.
  • Identified, contacted, and conducted interviews with industry experts.
  • Summarized and analyzed data into presentable information for market entry strategy.
  • Team led by former McKinsey partner and former S&P 500 COO.
  • Culminated in M&A decision which prevented the loss of time and resources for the company.

Independent Contractor | Sales

OneThirtyFive / Kickfurther
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted partnered companies with finding new clients, developing higher-quality contacts, and setting up demo meetings.
  • Consulted with customers to assess their inventory needs and propose our financing solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2023

Study Abroad - Finance

London School of Economics
London, England
08.2022

Skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Presentations and effective communication
  • Proficient in Java, C/C, Excel/VBA, PowerBi
  • Program Development and Management

Relevant Courses

  • Econometrics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Investment-Portfolio Management


Timeline

Equity Derivatives Analyst

Morgan Stanley
07.2023 - Current

Business Management Intern

GEICO
06.2022 - 08.2022

Independent Contractor | Sales

OneThirtyFive / Kickfurther
09.2021 - 04.2022

Business Development Intern

HTx Advisors
05.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Johns Hopkins University

Study Abroad - Finance

London School of Economics
Nicolas Barrera