I am a senior finance student at the University of South Carolina. Currently, I am pursuing a a full-time investment banking analyst position. Geographically, I am open to any positions in the United States.

1. CHRISTOPHER J. ARSENIS
180 Dorchester Street Apt. 1, Boston, MA 02127 | (508) 320-0054 | carsenis@email.sc.edu
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia, SC May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance
• Major GPA: 3.94/4.00 (16 courses); Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.00
• Awards: President’s List (2 consecutive semesters), Dean’s List (5 consecutive semesters), Nicholas M. Psillos
Scholarship (merit-based), George A. Brizzolara Jr. Scholarship (merit-based)
Carolina Finance Scholars Program, Columbia, SC August 2016 – Present
• 1 of 36 students selected by faculty and alumni to enter an intensive track within the Finance major
• Participate in additional practicum courses such as Investment Banking & Valuation, Student-Managed
Investments, and Valuation of Alternative Assets that provide accelerated training in valuation and analytics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Capital Corporation, Greenville, SC June 2016 – August 2016
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
• Drafted marketing materials, including company profiles, CIMs, industry overviews, and pitch books
• Actively participated in generating buyers lists, making prospect calls, and supporting due diligence
• Performed comparable company and precedent transaction analyses utilizing S&P Capital IQ
Selected Transaction Experience:
Sell-Side Advisor to a Communications Solutions Company on $25mm-$40mm Sale (Pending)
- Built an add-on to the CIM that identified value in the client’s industry niche despite its overall flat growth rate
- Authored valuation slides in a pitch book including publicly traded comparables and precedent transaction
analysis that yielded a median EBITDA multiple
Buy-Side Advisor to a Telecommunication Construction Services Company on $15mm-$25mm Acquisition (Pending)
- Researched and developed an internal database of 20 financial sponsors and 20 mezzanine debt lenders to
fund the acquisition; investors were selected based on investment criteria and average deal size
- Analyzed seller’s EBITDA add-back assumptions and adjusted them from a financial buyer’s perspective
DecisionPoint Advisors, Charlotte, NC May 2015 – July 2015
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
• Constructed discussion materials consisting of CIMs, teasers, and management presentations
Selected Transaction Experience:
Sell-Side Advisor to Milestone Systems on Sale to The Kudelski Group (Closed)
- Screened precedent transactions with S&P Capital IQ and 451 Research to support that traditional VARs
receive low EBITDA multiples relative to VARs that have a security focus
- Created potential buyers list highlighting acquisition rationale for each prospective strategic buyer and
financial sponsor; selected financial buyers based on investment criteria and past relevant investments
J.P. Turner & Company, Lexington, SC October 2014 – April 2015
Financial Analyst Intern
• Supported brokers in portfolio management with $1.2 billion AUM, focusing on fixed income products
• Prepared reports summarizing daily transactions and earnings for over 5,000 customer accounts using
information from Aspire and CRM databases; produced cash flow models to illustrate future returns for clients
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Carolina Finance and Investment Association, Columbia, SC May 2016 – Present
Executive Board Member
• Faculty-selected to be a liaison between students and alumni to organize guest speakers
• Collaborate with faculty to host educational seminars such as Wall Street Prep and Training The Street
• Host information sessions and resume workshops to expose students to different career opportunities
Carolina Fund, Columbia, SC November 2015 – August 2016
Chief Research Officer
• Managed a mock $100,000 diversified equity portfolio consisting of positions pitched by members
• Led research teams of analysts to compose thesis-based stock pitches supported by valuation analysis
Eagle Scout Award, Westborough, MA February 2013 – August 2013
Eagle Scout
• Renovated a local church with 25 volunteers by replacing 255 ceiling tiles and painting 4 large storage closets
• Raised $2,500 by contacting local businesses and obtained sponsorships through community organizations
INTERESTS
• Backpacking, Snowboarding, Pick-Up Basketball, NFL, Golf, and Christopher Nolan Films