Payam Rahrow

15539 PRESTON RD, APT 1037, DALLAS, TX 75248-4849 RAHROW.PAYAM@GMAIL.COM (972-464-6652)

EDUCATION:
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS RICHARDSON, TX
Master of Science, Finance, Investment Management Concentration
EXPECTED MAY 2017
Company Evaluation Monsanto Financial forecasting and analysis (Percentage of Sales Method, Regression Analysis), Corporate
Valuation (FCF), M&A (DCF) and Restructuring. Presentation of full company evaluation in key aspects of financial management.
Financial Statement Analysis ExxonMobil Analysis and research of company financial statements, audit and discussion of
accounting accuracy using financial ratios and industry comparisons. Write-up examining and forecasting advised management
decisions. (internal accounting reports)
Investment Property Analysis RCP Case study analysis for a commercial investment property, pro forma modeling and waterfall
analysis created with Excel and ARGUS. Scenario analysis projections for different periods of operation, financing terms (e.g. leveraged
or unleveraged though debt or investor contribution equity splits), financial comparatives (e.g. IRR, cap rates, terminal year resale
conditions). Presented recommendation and analysis detailing out possible risks and benefits of different structures and conditions.
Bachelor of Science, Economics, Minor in Business Administration
MAY 2009-MAY 2013
EXPERIENCE:
J.P. MORGAN
CIB Operations Benefit Payments Analyst/Supervisor
JUL 2013-PRESENT ADDISON, TX

Reconcile DDA and trust account cash breaks, requiring tax review, transaction research, and down or up-stream communication follow up.

Consolidation of manual and automated billing processes, designing excel macros and formulas to data scrub automatic reports and pull
access database information. Reducing the cost of this process by 70%.

Develop a standardized processing matrix, improving control for daily audit and processor functions. Distributed throughout department;
verified by tax, control and other senior operations personnel.

Design and execution of a new process flow to optimize distribution reimbursements, taking advantage of an existing platform and merging its
capability to streamline an archaic system. Project pitched to and approved by senior management accelerating its implementation.

SME in securities transaction processing, resource for department policy change. Responsible to mentor new team members and interns.

Collaborated an initiative to standardize daily client directives; improving risk and efficiency for client service, operatio ns and control teams.

Review automated clearing-house reports, actioning any exceptions. Process outbound wires, reimbursements, and unique directives.

Audit investment account general ledger daily to balance any required funding or outstanding balances.

Develop cross-training schedule for new team members, providing assessments weekly, tracking errors and creating reports for management.

Quality control of daily unit processes by EOD audit reporting. Documentation of daily WSPs, SOPs, certification tests, and deposit tracking.
COLLEGE CROWD POWER
Account Executive, Financial and Client Reporting
JAN 2013- MAY 2013 RICHARDSON, TX

Provided weekly accounting reports for management, including insight and recommendations to improve revenue.

Monitored and reported client data, built tracking spreadsheets to assist associates with follow-up and client service.

Analyzed and gathered data on potential clients through internet data scrubbing and business database research.

Consulted clients for supply chain optimization and operational specialization. Built strong interpersonal relationships with clients through
1on-1 meetings, increasing customer retention and satisfaction.
UT DALLAS RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Peer Advisor
AUG 2011-MAY 2013 RICHARDSON, TX
Supported community growth by promoting, planning and participating in campus programming. Demonstrated deliberate relationships with
residents by 1-on-1 meetings, roommate contracts and weekly resident reporting. Formulated appropriate response to emergency situations based
on department policy and procedure. Practiced leadership by role modeling, peer support and serving as a campus resource.

93% resident retention ratio for 4 semesters of event attendance.

Budgeted events and implemented strategic initiatives, focusing on location and start time to increase student attendance.
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

TITAN(TRUST ACCOUNT PLATFORM)

MS ACCESS(MACROS/VBA)
BLOOMBERG BESS CERTIFICATION

MS EXCEL(PIVOT ANALYSIS, REGRESSION MODELING)

COMMUNICATION(LYNC/ADOBE CONNECT/PRESENTING)
HTML(CODING/MANIPULATION)

ARGUS(ASSET/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT)
GDT(GLOBAL CLIENT DIRECTIVE TRACKING)
STATA 12(DATA ANALYSIS, STATISTICAL TOOL)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INVOLVEMENT:

INDEPENDENT PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PHI BETA LAMBDA

Purchase and ongoing development/management of condominium property in the North-Dallas region.

Pro forma modeling and analysis. (e.g. vacancy rate, value-add renovations and resale valuation)
Planned and implemented recruiting, networking, and fundraising events; revenue over $5,000 for March
of Dimes charity and competition funds. FBLA Competition 2012, 1 s t in Impromptu Speaking, 2nd in FBL.
Arabian Nights Cultural Event (Feat. Fousey Tube, Omar Offendum, and Mo Sabri)

Created viral marketing video to promote event, tickets sold out 30 minutes after release.

Ticket revenue over $7,000 with 650~ in attendance; maxing out the capacity of the venue.
Total gross profit for fundraising events in fall 2013 were over $10,000.
Business pitching for sponsors, after 1 week acquired 16 sponsors, covering fundraising costs.
Fundraising Events: Soccer for Syria; Hope in The Red Light Ball; Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF; Tap Project.

By-Law and regulation drafting for fraternity governance.

Raised over $2,000 in revenue for Humvee Push Fundraiser (USO).

VP OF SOCIAL EVENTS

MESA

EXECUTIVE BOARD

UNICEF
EXECUTIVE BOARD, TREASURER

PHI GAMMA DELTA

RISK & JUDICIAL BOARD