Interested in full-time positions starting Summer 2021.

1. ClaytonP.Bennice
Local Address: 696 Beaver St. Waltham, MA 02452
Permanent Address: 217 Falsetto Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, cpbennice@gmail.com, (518) 928-3833
Education
Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Economics-Finance Expected December 2020
Advanced Standing in Finance: a selective program allowing high achievers to take graduate courses early.
Candidate for Masters of Science, Finance Expected May 2021
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Honors: President’s List, Dean’s List
Professional Experience
424 Capital, Boston June 2020 - Present
Private Equity Analyst Intern
• Researching and pitching acquisition opportunities within the healthcare, technology and energy industries to the entire firm.
• Assisted the Principal with new LP processes for the next fund raise while maintaining constant deal-flow communication.
• Analysed and presented data to Strategic Finance Associates on the SPAC market and what strategies are viable for the firm.
• Continuously managing up to five new deal searches and hundreds of relationships with other analysts at any given time.
• Met C-Level Executives with Managing Partners to present investment theses for growth opportunities and potential add-ons.
• Executed market and trading comps analysis to negotiate for a higher valuation multiple to lenders and potential purchasers.
Search Fund Accelerator, Boston January 2020 - May 2020
Private Equity Intern
• Provided recommendations to principal on over 30 brokered opportunities based on analysis of financial statements and other
SFA investment criteria, such as stability of cash flow, recurring revenues, and growth opportunities.
• Assist in formulation of growth strategy for multiple acquisition targets under LOI ($4.2M enterprise value), including
analysis of market position, customer concentration, opportunities for geographic expansion, and strategic relationships.
• Performed due diligence on potential targets and assisted in drafting investment memos with industry/competitor analyses.
IvyLine Capital Group LLC, Philadelphia, Boston May 2019 - November 2019
Equity Analyst Lead Intern
• Developed operating and DCF models for equities of consideration in a new Large Cap Growth Portfolio.
• Pitched and implemented multiple option strategies for equities considered for a new small cap portfolio, while monitoring
results to hedge and roll out positions based on market conditions and risk management.
IvyLine Wealth Management Start-Up, Boston February 2019 - May 2019
Equity Research Analyst Lead Intern
• Researched and conducted ratio analysis on over 30 companies for a new Large Cap Dividend Value Portfolio.
• Functioned as liaison to the portfolio manager and interns; set weekly meetings, helped other interns with work when needed.
IvyLine Capital Group LLC Mentoring Program, Boston August 2018 - Feb 2019
Mentee
• Self-paced educational and networking program used to learn market and trading fundamentals while using derivatives.
Leadership Experience
Bentley Men’s Swimming Team, Team Captain August 2017 - Present
• Two time CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Award recipient and Northeast 10 Conference Team Champions (2018-2020).
• Volunteered with local organizations for various community service projects every semester including Waltham Creative
Start Children Center, Relay for Life, and Boston Area Gleaners.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Piranhas, Assistant Coach August 2017 - August 2019
• Summer position coaching age-group swimmers develop more efficient technique as well as strengthening cardio base.
Skills & Interests
Skills: Bloomberg MC, Microsoft Office, WSP Excel & Financial Statement Modelling, SalesForce, Scrapebox, Pitchbook, CapIQ
Interests: Cooking, swimming, movie enthusiast