Eliza Kursh

Education

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science, Hotel (Business) Administration, August 2008
Concentration in Finance and Real Estate
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Top 10% of graduating class; Dean’s List
Conducted a year-long independent study on the economic value of macroeconomic variables in market timing strategies, specifically focusing on ETFs

Work

J.P. MORGAN, Boston, MA Summer 2008-Current
Business Analyst
Conduct in-depth research and present summary reports to team and mutual fund managers on investment, tax and financial issues
Perform sensitivity analyses to determine the quantitative effects that various actions have on portfolio returns
Research and review securities and transactions for compliance with SEC and tax regulations

CREDIT SUISSE, New York, NY Summer 2007
Investment Banking Analyst
Advised a financial buyer on a $1b+ acquisition bid for a consumer products company; participated in due diligence sessions and drafted credit memo, which included a 100+ page industry and company overview
Participated in the roadshow and pricing of a $40m IPO priced on July 20, 2007; prepared market updates for team and responded to client’s needs and requests daily
Performed extensive financial modeling and valuation analyses, including leveraged buyout analyses, M&A analyses and discounted cash flow models

WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT HOTEL, Boston, MA Summer 2006
Human Resources Associate
Presented weekly expense reports to senior management for new 1,200-room property
Interacted with the media and employees when the property became unionized
Wrote and edited daily newspaper for 500+ employees

WHITE, FREEMAN & WINTER, LLP, Boston, MA Summer 2004 & 2005
Paralegal
Attended executions of wills, court hearings and trials with attorneys
Maintained client relationships and participated in conducting client interviews
Researched and presented case citations to attorneys