Zander J. Barraza

Ambitious rising senior in sports management with a strong foundation in business principles seeking an internship to apply my skills in strategic marketing and financial analysis. Eager to contribute to a dynamic sports organization by leveraging my leadership experience and analytical mindset to drive results while gaining hands-on experience learning from industry professionals.

• Northwestern Mutual, Paramus, NJ

-Shadowed Blake Geller (Financial Advisor/CFP) for one week

-Participated in review meetings with existing clients and new prospects

-Observed account rebalancing and implementation of financial plans

- 06/17/24 to 06/21/24

• Raptor Trading Systems, New York, NY

-Shadowed Sales Team offering Buyside & Wealth Management solutions to gain thorough understanding of their product mix

-Worked with Technology Group to develop a grasp of the trading infrastructure necessary for global routing of orders for execution in 90+ equities markets around the world.

-07/08/24 to 07/19/24

• Finamex International LLC, New York, NY

-Shadowed Senior Sales Traders on the International Equities Trading desk - specializing in electronic trading

-Worked with Trading teams in multiple markets across Latin America to ensure proper executions of client orders

-Liaised with P&S Department to gain understanding of the settlement process for equity transactions

-Conferred with Compliance Dept. regarding regulatory reporting issues.

-07/22/24 to 08/02/24

• XP Investments US, New York, NY

-Shadowed Senior Trading & Sales Trading personnel within the International Trading & Sales trading group - specializing in conventional sales & trading.

-Collaborated with traders executing trades in 4 Latin American jurisdictions (Brazil, Mexico, Peru & Colombia)

-Worked with Operations groups in multiple countries to ensure accurate & efficient clearing of equity trades.

-08/12/24 to 08/23/24

Rutgers Sports Business Association Member, 09/22-Current 

Intramural Basketball League Member, 09/22-Current

Intramural Football League Member, 09/22-Current