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Founder - Game Theory Economics Club
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Ryan Malavar

Ryan Malavar

San Luis Obispo,USA

Summary

Economics student with a concentration in Financial Management, skilled in financial analysis, valuation methods, and risk assessment. Strong foundation in quantitative modeling and financial forecasting, with proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Alternative Investment Funds - Tax Intern

Andersen
Foster City, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in drafting federal and state tax returns for private equity, venture capital, fund of funds, hedge funds, and their portfolio companies.
  • Gained exposure to partnership taxation and fund structures by working directly with investment entities across multiple asset classes.
  • Developed practical skills in Excel, financial analysis, and tax preparation software while supporting senior associates and managers.

Shadowed

Pensionmark
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Shadowed a financial advisor for over 100 hours, gaining firsthand exposure to investment strategies and client relationship management.
  • Observed client meetings and planning sessions, learning about asset allocation, portfolio construction, and retirement planning.
  • Studied how advisors assess client risk tolerance and financial goals to design tailored investment strategies.

Shadowed

Yrulegui & Roberts
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Shadowed attorneys and staff, gaining over 80 hours of exposure to case preparation, client meetings, and legal documentation.
  • Observed how financial and legal implications are evaluated in workers’ compensation cases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
01.2026

Associate's Degree - Business Administration And Economics

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield
06.2023

Skills

  • Valuation methods (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions)
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Corporate finance principles
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Economic modeling
  • Risk analysis
  • Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • PowerPoint
  • Tax preparation software
  • Communication
  • Team leadership
  • Client interaction

Founder - Game Theory Economics Club

Established a student organization focused on applying game theory and decision-making models to competitive strategy and economics

Timeline

Alternative Investment Funds - Tax Intern

Andersen
06.2025 - 08.2025

Shadowed

Pensionmark
09.2024 - 09.2024

Shadowed

Yrulegui & Roberts
08.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Economics

California Polytechnic State University

Associate's Degree - Business Administration And Economics

Bakersfield College