ALPFA FIU Newsletter

ISSUE 09 March 9, 2012

This Issue: Dates to Remember P. 2 Next Meeting P. 3 Company Profile P. 4 Job Opportunities P. 5

Above: Daniel Zamora gives a motivational presentation on professional development, moving forward.

Students listen to the presentation made by The Mergis Group.

President of ALPFA Miami, Brett Friedman, gives a presentation on behalf of McGladrey.

The Mergis Group gives a presentation to finance students.

Dates to Remember
March 20

Sports Raffle Graham Center Tabling 11:00am4:00pm Contact Information: Katrina Radzko kradz002@fiu.edu

March 23

Fall 2012 Executive Board Nominations

March 31

Fundraising Event Car Wash 10:00am4:00pm 12000 sw 8th St. Miami, FL, 33101 Contact Information: Katrina Radzko kradz002@fiu.edu

Next Meeting
Date:

March 23, 2012

Firm Presentations:

Accounting and Finance: Cherry Bekaert & Holland

Time:

Networking: 5:30-6:00pm Meeting: 6:00-8:00pm

Location:

RB 120 (Ryder Building)

Company Profiles

One of the largest regional CPA firms headquartered in the Southeast, CB&Hs resource network stretches across five states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Firm of Choice in the Southeast for accounting, audit, tax, and consulting needs. $130 million in annual revenue Over 750 Professionals (including 99 Partners and Principals) Founding member of Baker Tilly International Key industries served include: financial services, healthcare, technology, governmental contractors, and nonprofit organizations

Job Opportunities

Company: Assurant Careers website: www.assurant.jobs Location: Miami, FL Position: Finance & Accounting Internship Salary: Paid Citizenship: Open to all candidates authorized to work in the US with no restrictions. Eligibility: Junior or Senior Bachelors student enrolled in Finance or Accounting Application Deadline: March 28, 2012 Application Process: Interested students must apply online here: CBA Career Link Job:729667 AND on the Assurant website here: Finance Internship Job for consideration. Students who do not apply to the Assurant site will not be in the candidate pool. Position Overview: We are looking for a top-notch Finance or Accounting student to intern with us! Great opportunity for in-depth exposure to finance in a business environment! Key Responsibilities:

Create, maintain, and coordinate a wireless reporting calendar throughout LATAM on a monthly basis Follow up on reporting deliverables (Monthly) Modify and roll forward, plan and forecast worksheets (Quarterly) Complete dashboard reports Assist the Director in the preparation of presentations as needed

Required skills/experience: Junior / Senior Accounting or Finance Student Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills required Proficient user of MS Word, Excel and Power Point Strong organizational and multitasking skills Ability to process time sensitive data and information from multiple sources, make decisions and communicate actions

Job Opportunities (continued)

Desired skills/experience: Previous experience is a plus! Visio or other diagram mapping application Cognos knowledge Ability to do process mapping

Length of internship: approximately 12 months Hours: 25-30 hour per week About Assurant: Assurant Solutions businesses develop, underwrite, market and administer specialty insurance, extended service contracts and other risk management solutions through collaborative relationships with leading financial institutions, retailers, automobile dealers, funeral homes, manufacturers, wireless carriers and other entities. With operations in 25 locations, including executive offices in Atlanta, Ga., Assurant Solutions serves clients and their customers in 12 countries throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia. www.assurantsolutions.com

Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. The four key businesses -- Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health, and Assurant Employee Benefits -- partner with clients who are leaders in their industries and have built leadership positions in a number of specialty insurance market segments in the U.S. and select worldwide markets.

Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. Assurant has approximately $27 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. Assurant has approximately 14,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in New York's financial district. www.assurant.com. We offer comprehensive benefits to full time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k with profit sharing, generous paid time off and much more.

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Opportunities
NextGen Leaders National Conference Deloitte is excited to announce our second annual NextGen Leaders National Conference for freshman that are interested in a career in professional services. Applicants must complete their freshman year by July 2012 and be available for travel to Deloitte University in Dallas, TX from July 22nd to July 25th, 2012. The NextGen Leaders Program is designed to get you ready to lead. With extensive multi-year training, internships, scholarships, and mentor guidance, we might even help you land the job of your dreams! In fact, all participants will receive an all-expense paid trip to the conference and a $1000 scholarship! You can submit an application through CBA Career Link today! Apply today as the application deadline approaching on Tuesday, February 14th.

Sophomore Leadership Development Workshop Apply to attend the Sophomore Leadership Development Workshop, where youll learn about life in professional services, meet Deloitte professionals from different backgrounds and participate in fun and interactive leadership assessments. The Deloitte Sophomore Leadership Development Workshop for FIU students will be held on the afternoon of Friday, March 23rd in the Deloitte Miami office. The application deadline is Friday, March 9th. Apply through the CBA Career Link today!

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities (continued)

Job Opportunities
About JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small-business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the worlds most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Business Area The firms Finance division provides an ideal opportunity to increase your understanding of global finance. Our Finance teams play an essential role in every aspect of their business, combining a well-developed performance measurement process with sophisticated economic capital measurement. The result is exceptional nancial discipline throughout the rm. As a member of our team, you will participate in a wide range of learning experiences and take the first steps toward building a dynamic career at the firm. Program Overview The Finance Analyst Development Program is a leadership program designed to attract, develop, and retain entry-level professionals who share our passion for instituting meaningful change and delivering powerful financial results for our firm. Analysts will support corporate and line of business functions, working closely with experienced professionals and making real contributions to business results. The broad spectrum of hands-on learning experiences offered throughout this two-year program provides an ideal springboard for you to cultivate your skills and expand your knowledge of internal finance. Analysts participate in rotations across the firms business lines Asset Management, Commercial Banking, Investment Bank, Retail Financial Services and Treasury & Securities Services- or in a corporate function, such as Corporate Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Corporate Finance Analytics, Investor Relations, or Corporate Controllers. Positions in this program are available in the following locations: New York Metro area, includes Jersey City, NJ Columbus, OH Newark/Wilmington, DE Chicago, IL Roles and Responsibilities There are various opportunities available within the Finance Analyst Development Program: Reporting, Planning and Analysis: Internally report monthly or quarterly financial results, including presentations to senior management; analyze business reasons for results; forecast financial results for future periods; prepare future years budgets. Controllers: Request, consolidate, analyze, validate and report financial data while adhering to internal control standards; ensure overall integrity and validity of the financial statements and controls over the transaction cycle; work to enhance the efficiency and control of the financial reporting process; work on external filings and press releases. Project Management: Assist in project documentation; perform PMO (project management office) functions; develop operating models, procedures and standards; support and/or lead small and large scale business initiatives; support BAU (business as usual) activities. Risk: Analyze and report, internally and externally, composition of risks across the firm, including the preparation of periodic overviews for the firms Board of Directors, and daily, weekly and monthly risk and financial reports for the firm's senior management to monitor overall risk profiles.

Job Opportunities (continued)

Strategy and Business Development: Analyze client information, market data and competitor positioning for senior management intelligence; work on project execution; conduct strategic analysis by leveraging business knowledge, technical analysis, and modeling skills to provide incisive strategic insights. Investor Relations: Assist in preparation of quarterly earnings documents, including the drafting of the press release and the preparation of support documents; prepare presentations used by senior management at investor conferences; work with line of business finance teams to understand business drivers and help communicate the firms story. Treasury / balance sheet: Work on managing the firm's liquidity and capital positions, establishing funds transfer pricing policy, analyzing the firm's line of business and consolidated earnings at risk, executing the firm's securitization programs and managing the firm's relationships with rating agencies and fixed income investors. Training and Development The training program is designed to develop analytical talents, problem-solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills. It begins with two weeks of intensive training that includes a comprehensive overview of our firm and the finance division. Your training will focus on accounting and financial statement analysis, including other skills essential for success in your division. Throughout these informative two weeks, you will also meet senior finance managers, who will share their personal experiences at the firm and discuss our industrys immediate and future strategic challenges. Qualifications We seek highly motivated candidates, interested in a career in Finance. Other qualifications include: Expected graduation date ranging from December 2011 to June 2012 GPA of 3.5 or above Preferred majors include Finance, Accounting and MIS/CIS; however, all majors are considered Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills Basic understanding of financial statements, accounting procedures, internal and external reporting and variance analysis Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access All candidates must have the eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. For more information on how to apply, visit jpmorgan.com/careers.

Any Questions, Comments, or Concerns? Please feel free to contact the Executive Board: Kevin Zamora kzamo002@fiu.edu Yegor Nadvornyy write2yegor@yahoo.com Oriana Boxer Oriana.ocampo@gmail.com Natalia Marco nmarc007@fiu.edu Katrina Radzko kradz002@fiu.edu Anais Perez apere018@fiu.edu Arianna Monserrat amonserrat4541@gmail.com Daniel Ghanem danghanem@gmail.com Edward Delgado edelg011@fiu.edu Daniel Zamora dzamo002@fiu.edu
Like what you see? Want to find out how you can help in the creation of the weekly newsletter? Contact: Daniel Ghanem danghanem@gmail.com

Stay Connected!