1. KEVIN CHAU, CFA
Cell: (646) 541-8239 knschau@yahoo.com Home: (212) 443-
3838
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
10+ years in investment management
• Assisted in developing portfolio strategy for clients based on investment mandates and client restrictions.
• Managed asset allocation, re-balancing, risk, and liquidity needs of portfolios.
• Researched and analyzed US and international economic data, corporate financials, mutual funds, and ETFs.
• Traded fixed income and foreign exchange, reconciled positions, and measured portfolio performances.
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CLARK DODGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, White Plains, NY 2015
Associate Portfolio Manager
• Re-balance client portfolios, taking into consideration risk tolerance, tax status and cash considerations.
• Research investment merits of mutual funds and ETFs.
• Analyze and compare financial ratios of large cap stocks in the S&P 500 index.
• Update clients’ investment policy statements in Junxure.
• Write quarterly updates to clients, covering global markets and various asset classes.
IDEAglobal, New York, NY 2008 – 2014
Foreign Exchange Analyst
• Analyzed G10 currencies and economies utilizing fundamental, technical, market sentiment, and flow of funds data.
• Consulted with clients on trade recommendations ranging from majors to EM currencies.
• Wrote daily commentary and special reports on the forex markets.
• Appeared on networks and quoted by media sources – WSJ, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNNmoney, ForexTV, etc…
CREDIT SUISSE/WARBURG PINCUS ASSET MANAGEMENT, New York, NY 1996-2008
Fixed Income: Credit Analyst (Credit Suisse Asset Management, 2005-2008)
• Analyzed 80 US and foreign corporate names for short duration/security lending/money market team.
• Generalized in a variety of sectors with emphasis on financials (banks, insurance, broker-dealers, and finance co.).
• Discussed with clients merits of asset holdings.
• Conferred with internal and external analysts on the financial health of companies and the credit environment.
• Engaged with senior mgmt. of firms and evaluated their debt offerings in conferences and road show presentations.
Global Fixed Income: FX/Global Bond Trader (Credit Suisse Asset Management, 2000-2005)
• Traded sovereign debt and foreign currencies (forex averaging $10 million daily) for 18 global fixed income, core-plus,
high yield, and international equity accounts with net worth of over $8 billion.
• Recommended sector allocation and re-balanced portfolios by maintaining and refining target duration, yield curve
positions, country weights, and FX exposure.
• Advised and consulted with portfolio managers on global interest rate, hedging and FX positioning strategies.
• Analyzed G10 and emerging market economies, interest rates, yield curves, and currencies.
• Monitored various trading levels and spread relationships to make recommendations for tactical opportunities.
International Equities: Foreign Exchange Trader/Analyst (Warburg Pincus Asset Management, 1996-2000)
• Traded foreign currencies, averaging $60 million daily, for 30 international equity and global fixed income accounts
with net worth of over $12 billion.
• Bought and sold FX for HNW clients on the private wealth area of the company.
• Organized forex trading and designed currency reports for entire firm.
EDUCATION: B.A., Economics and Political Science, Binghamton University
SKILLS: Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar, Portfolio Center, Junxure, Excel, Word, PowerPoint