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PARI GOENKA

PARI GOENKA

Evanston,IL

Summary

I study what makes people smile. My finance training taught me to find patterns in chaos, but I'm equally fascinated by the emotional economics behind every purchase decision.

I notice what others miss: how Barbie's 65-year reign proves that aspirational storytelling transcends generations, and how my Kathak performances reveal universal narratives that connect across cultures. Growing up between worlds gave me an instinct for what resonates globally.

I'm drawn to the sweet spot where rigorous analysis meets human joy. I want to decode what makes brands timeless, then build the business models to sustain that magic.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Private Wealth Management Intern

Morgan Stanley
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - Current

• Developed weekly 10 to 15-slide executive reviews with Excel KPI dashboards (MTD and YTD vs. benchmark, allocation mix, 90-day liquidity) to anchor client meetings.
• Synthesized CIO research into one-page briefs and comparative option tables (equities, short-duration Treasuries, tax-advantaged munis), framing risk, liquidity, and horizon.
• Coordinated end-to-end service workflows, including wires, ACH, ACAT transfers, address and beneficiary updates, meeting SLAs, and keeping audit-ready records in the CRM.
• Validated portfolio data against custodial statements, monitored drift vs. targets, and prepared concise rebalance recommendations.

Wealth Management Intern

Avestar Capital
New York
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Architected $100M+ post-liquidity wealth blueprint, achieving 5–8% returns and $30M+ in tax mitigation.
  • Engineered four-trust QSBS stacking structure, capturing $40M in federal tax exemptions through strategic trust structuring.
  • Orchestrated repatriation of $12M in Indian real estate proceeds, ensuring compliance with U.S. estate tax regulations.
  • Authored 65-slide advisory presentation on phased implementation and trust-specific investment rationales for client review.

Investment Banking Spring Analyst

Dresner Partners
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 05.2025

Project Dialysis – Executed valuation and buyer analysis for a software company in the dialysis space, as part of a live sell-side mandate.

  • Built trading and precedent comps across 22 HCIT peers using CapIQ and PitchBook to guide a 5.7x–7.1x revenue multiple range.
  • Modeled contract churn, retention curves, and margin sensitivity to evaluate downside risk, and refine buyer materials.
  • Delivered 18 or more financial exhibits and diligence briefs that directly supported IOI-stage calls with four leading private equity bidders.

Project Lotus – Led CIM development and buyer targeting for a plastic surgery provider preparing for a private equity sale.

  • Drafted CIM and NBR outlining AOV trends, clinic-level margins, and multi-state expansion thesis across 20+ centers.
  • Synthesized patient full conversion and cash-pay model dynamics to build a defensible roll-up strategy for PE buyers.
  • Researched and prioritized over 150 buyers; the final shortlist of 18 was adopted for direct outreach and second-round diligence.

Investment Research Analyst Intern

Accel
Bangalore, India
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Spearheaded analysis of $2.16 billion non-invasive aesthetic market in India, identifying 75+ clinics with potential for 25%+ EBITDA margins through strategic recovery procedures.
  • Developed investment framework projecting 20% CAGR in total addressable market over five years, enhancing ROI by 35% in clinics with strong unit economics.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to create $250 million investment pipeline, delivering recommendations for top 10 clinics anticipated to achieve 40% market share increase within three years.

Education

B.A. - Economics, Business Institutions, Entrepreneurship

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Skills

  • Market research
  • Consumer segmentation
  • Competitive analysis
  • GTM storytelling
  • KPI dashboards
  • Advanced Excel
  • PivotTables
  • INDEX‑MATCH
  • Power Query
  • Python
  • Pandas
  • Numpy
  • SQL
  • Financial modeling
  • Capital IQ
  • Google Analytics
  • Client presentations
  • Executive summaries

Leadership Experience

  • International Peer Advisor (IPA), Mentorship and onboarding content for incoming international students.
  • Investment Management Group (IMG), Analyst, Contributed to equity research write‑ups and presented drivers/risks/catalysts.
  • Tinkerer Program at The Garage, Hands‑on venture experimentation and product storytelling.

Affiliations

  • Gastronomy Globetrotter
  • Kathak Dancer
  • Pilates Enthusiast
  • Sunset Chaser
  • Autobiography Aficionado

Accomplishments

  • Featured in national press for organizing the classical dance festival Nrityotsava in India — coverage in The Hindu and The New Indian Express
  • Co-authored a research paper with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (India) analyzing female literacy rates and policy implications
  • Dean’s List, Northwestern University
  • ICE Distinction, University of Cambridge (International Certificate of Education)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional

Timeline

Private Wealth Management Intern

Morgan Stanley
09.2025 - Current

Wealth Management Intern

Avestar Capital
06.2025 - 07.2025

Investment Banking Spring Analyst

Dresner Partners
03.2025 - 05.2025

Investment Research Analyst Intern

Accel
06.2024 - 08.2024

B.A. - Economics, Business Institutions, Entrepreneurship

Northwestern University
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