Benjamin Elias
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Credentials
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Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
Bloomberg LPJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
FMC Level I Financial Modeling Certification from Adventis
AdventisJul, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Miami University Investment Banking Club
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United States
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Active Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
• Admitted as 1 of 15 candidates out of over 200 applicants to partake in Investment Banking technical training courses • Participate in meetings where financial modeling, networking skills, and valuation techniques are discussed • Review recent M&A transactions, monitor the stock market, & create stock pitches on public companies • Admitted as 1 of 15 candidates out of over 200 applicants to partake in Investment Banking technical training courses • Participate in meetings where financial modeling, networking skills, and valuation techniques are discussed • Review recent M&A transactions, monitor the stock market, & create stock pitches on public companies
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RedHawk Ventures
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Active Member
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Invest up to $25,000 in Miami student and alumni-founded startup companies • Analyze Miami-founded startups with PitchBook as one of the only student-run venture funds in the country • Collaborate with 30+ fund members to provide consultation services & diligence findings to startups in our pipeline • Invest up to $25,000 in Miami student and alumni-founded startup companies • Analyze Miami-founded startups with PitchBook as one of the only student-run venture funds in the country • Collaborate with 30+ fund members to provide consultation services & diligence findings to startups in our pipeline
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Delta Sigma Pi, Miami University
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professionalism Committee Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
• Participate in fundraising, service, & professional development events with Alpha Upsilon chapter • Conduct 30+ interviews with brothers, executives, faculty, & pledges to expand my professional network • Selected as 1 of 25 pledges from 250+ applicants into a top business organization • Participate in fundraising, service, & professional development events with Alpha Upsilon chapter • Conduct 30+ interviews with brothers, executives, faculty, & pledges to expand my professional network • Selected as 1 of 25 pledges from 250+ applicants into a top business organization
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AAIS (American Association of Insurance Services)
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Operations Intern
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May 2022 - Present
• Formulate 110+ rating tables from policy manuals in agnostic format to be uploaded to Product Deployment Platform • Consolidate approved filings into a database to improve onboarding effectiveness for member companies • Consult with 5+ member companies to onboard AAIS products and debrief approved filings • Formulate 110+ rating tables from policy manuals in agnostic format to be uploaded to Product Deployment Platform • Consolidate approved filings into a database to improve onboarding effectiveness for member companies • Consult with 5+ member companies to onboard AAIS products and debrief approved filings
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Phi Gamma Delta
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Treasurer
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Apr 2023 - Present
• Implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with fraternity and university regulations.• Personally facilitate the collection and allocation of a $350,000 chapter-wide portfolio• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify areas for improvement and minimize Mu Upsilon chapter spending
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Corresponding Secretary
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
• Configure living arrangements and manage leases for 36 members living in the chapter house• Interconnect with the national Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA) to keep the chapter in good standing• Coact with local real estate companies to secure off-campus housing for 80+ members
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William Blair
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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15th Annual William Blair Investment Banking Case Competition
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Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
• Composed M&A recommendations for a leading centrifugal fan manufacturer using a company pitchbook • Analyzed company financials and precedent transactions to build financial models forecasting future company value • Designed a fully cohesive slide deck including valuations, positioning analysis, and potential strategic acquirers • Composed M&A recommendations for a leading centrifugal fan manufacturer using a company pitchbook • Analyzed company financials and precedent transactions to build financial models forecasting future company value • Designed a fully cohesive slide deck including valuations, positioning analysis, and potential strategic acquirers
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Toastmasters International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Active Member
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
• Presented a prepared speech about overcoming adversity to an audience of over 25 attendees • Responded to on-the-spot table topic questions to enhance my conversational skills • Critiqued collogues' speeches and provided valuable feedback to help improve their public speaking skills • Presented a prepared speech about overcoming adversity to an audience of over 25 attendees • Responded to on-the-spot table topic questions to enhance my conversational skills • Critiqued collogues' speeches and provided valuable feedback to help improve their public speaking skills
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Corporate & Investment Bank Freshman Focus
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
• Conducted a public comparables valuation case study to determine 3 key competitors to a lifestyle retail corporation • Competed in an interactive markets trading simulation to learn sales & trading strategies and techniques • Discovered 5+ alternative financial metrics and ratios that can be used to value businesses • Conducted a public comparables valuation case study to determine 3 key competitors to a lifestyle retail corporation • Competed in an interactive markets trading simulation to learn sales & trading strategies and techniques • Discovered 5+ alternative financial metrics and ratios that can be used to value businesses
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William Blair
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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14th Annual William Blair Investment Banking Case Competition
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
• Composed M&A recommendations for a leading flexible packaging firm using a company pitchbook • Analyzed company financials and precedent transactions to build financial models forecasting future company value • Designed a fully cohesive slide deck including valuations, positioning analysis, and potential strategic acquirers • Composed M&A recommendations for a leading flexible packaging firm using a company pitchbook • Analyzed company financials and precedent transactions to build financial models forecasting future company value • Designed a fully cohesive slide deck including valuations, positioning analysis, and potential strategic acquirers
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Village of Lisle Public Works
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Lisle, Illinois, United States
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Seasonal Worker
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Conducted tree removals and trimmings to improve the health of village trees • Mended deteriorating village streets and potholes to make a smooth driving surface for residents • Prevented drainage lines and sewer grates from flooding • Conducted tree removals and trimmings to improve the health of village trees • Mended deteriorating village streets and potholes to make a smooth driving surface for residents • Prevented drainage lines and sewer grates from flooding
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Education
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2021 - 2025
Miami University Farmer School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance & Accounting -
2017 - 2021
Glenbard East High School
High School Diploma
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