David Kim
MBA from UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (2009), B.S. in Business Administration, and B.A. in English Literature from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY (2004), Summer Associate at MOMENTUM BIOSCIENCES (2008).
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Work status: | On Sabbatical |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Entertainment, Financial, Food and Drink, Gaming, Health, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile, Sports, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, English, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Korean, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public speaking, Writing |
| Interested in: | Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding mentors, Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting, Shadowing |
| Schools: | UCLA Anderson School of Management, University of California System - Berkeley |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | MOMENTUM BIOSCIENCES |
| Position: | Summer Associate |
| Time period: | June 2008 - August 2008 |
| Description: | Researched the current and potential market of applications for inherently conducting polymers including thin film solar cells, electroluminescence (OLEDs and low power light), anti-static and anti-corrosion coating, and hydrogen storage
Analyzed the cost structure of polymer synthesis and gauge the cost advantage of producing polymers with processes under IP |
| Employer: | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP |
| Position: | Senior Associate |
| Time period: | June 2005 - July 2007 |
| Description: | Conducted valuations of foreign exchange and derivative securities using Black-Scholes for hedge funds and banking institutions to ensure clients remained compliant with SEC reporting standards
Performed validations for fair value balance sheet models of pass-through securities and corresponding insurance wraps for a leading mortgage lending institution to meet federal legislative actions Designed a framework of operational processes and controls strategy for a $10 billion hedge fund, resulting in a more robust system of risk assessment that evaluated governance, policies and procedures, and limit monitoring Quantified legal and regulatory risk and designed a rating structure for a top pharmaceutical firm, which was used by executive management to prioritize internal audit procedures and alert the Board of Directors of any possible internal or regulatory issues Developed monthly compliance reports and prepared Broker-Dealer Training Manuals, collaborating with C-level executives to augment a foreign bank’s procedures in response to action from the Office of the Comptroller of Currency and the Federal Reserve, allowing the bank to continue operations Partnered with the Chief Operating Officer at a leading private bank to develop a Global Risk Framework, quantifying the bank’s on-shore and off-shore risks, leading to expansions of 12 regional offices overseas Defined the strategy and data requirements for economic and regulatory capital calculations, ultimately lowering a large financial institution’s cost of capital |
| Employer: | BEAR, STEARNS & CO., INC. |
| Position: | Junior Analyst |
| Time period: | June 2004 - May 2005 |
| Description: | Administered the day to day maintenance of $350 million of assets under management by researching and analyzing companies’ financial statements to adjust portfolio allocations, evaluating company actions such as insider trading, regulatory filings, and changes to financial metrics
Conducted fundamental and technical analyses of the economy and the markets to develop investment strategies and ideas, tracking economic drivers such as energy prices, interest rates, legislation, and legal proceedings Developed an innovative Excel database of retirement accounts that calculated mandatory distribution amounts and a time table for distributions, improving operational efficiency |
EDUCATION
| University: | UCLA Anderson School of Management |
| Time period: | 2009 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | English Literature, BA |
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2004 |
| Degree: | Business Administration, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | golf and tennis |
