Alex Johnson

Senior Investment Analyst | Equity Research Specialist
New York, US.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Investment Analyst with over 20 years of Wall Street experience, specializing in equity research, portfolio strategy, and financial modeling. Proven track record of generating alpha and delivering actionable insights for high-net-worth clients and institutional portfolios at leading firms like Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Adept at navigating complex market dynamics to drive informed investment decisions and optimize client outcomes.

Work

Morgan Stanley Private Bank
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Senior Investment Analyst

New York, NY, US

Summary

Led comprehensive equity research and portfolio analysis for high-net-worth clients, delivering data-driven investment recommendations and strategic insights.

Highlights

Managed diversified investment portfolios totaling over $500M in AUM, consistently outperforming benchmark indices by an average of 150 basis points annually.

Developed and implemented proprietary valuation models for various asset classes, enhancing investment decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.

Provided in-depth market commentary and strategic insights to private wealth advisors, directly influencing allocation decisions for over 200 client relationships.

Identified and presented high-conviction investment opportunities across sectors, leading to a 10% average increase in client portfolio alpha year-over-year.

Merrill Lynch
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Investment Analyst

New York, NY, US

Summary

Conducted fundamental and technical analysis to support equity trading and investment banking operations, contributing to client acquisition and retention.

Highlights

Performed rigorous due diligence and financial modeling for over 50 potential investment opportunities, supporting senior analysts in critical deal evaluations.

Contributed to the development of client-facing research reports and presentations, enhancing client engagement and trust in investment strategies.

Monitored and analyzed market trends, economic indicators, and company-specific news, providing timely updates that informed trading desk decisions.

Assisted in the onboarding of new institutional clients, contributing to a 20% growth in the client base during tenure through detailed portfolio analyses.

Education

New York University Stern School of Business
New York, NY, United States of America

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Finance

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Courses

Advanced Portfolio Management

Financial Statement Analysis

Quantitative Investment Strategies

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Economics

Grade: 3.7/4.0

Courses

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Languages

English

Certificates

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III

Issued By

CFA Institute

Skills

Financial Analysis

Equity Research, Valuation Modeling, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Due Diligence, Market Analysis.

Portfolio Management

Asset Allocation, Risk Management, Investment Strategy, Performance Attribution, Quantitative Analysis.

Market Intelligence

Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Economic Analysis, Industry Research.

Client Advisory

Wealth Management, Client Relationship Management, Investment Communication, Strategic Planning.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel (Advanced), VBA, PowerPoint, SQL.

Alex Johnson