1. David Gahagan, CFA
41 Chesterton Avenue, Harpenden, Herts AL5 5SU
Tel: 07866 217425 Email: Davidgahagan@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:
An experienced Fund Manager Assistant, with a proven track record of success providing
market analysis, improving processes, and building strong relationships with both industry
counterparts and colleagues.
Possesses a strong understanding of equities and fixed income, alongside a recent focus in
commodities, now looking to develop a career encompassing strong business analysis,
research analysis and middle office management skills.
Adept at producing successful strategies and transforming multi-faceted businesses using
creative and entrepreneurial talents, allied to a proactive self-starter attitude as an effective
team member. In addition, able to demonstrate strong motivational leadership skills,
comfortable as point of contact for client and colleague support.
Areas of expertise includes – business analysis, derivatives, fixed income, equities,
commodities, portfolio valuations, FX hedging, mutual funds, middle / front office trading
systems, Bloomberg, commodity trading, solution design, P&L, developing broker
relationships, electronic trading platforms.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Armajaro Asset Management
 Acknowledged for expertise in management of Excel spreadsheets, introducing
automated features to increase functionality, reduce input hours, enhancing capabilities
 Provided input for front office market analysis and wrote market summary for investor
reports. Maintained market and industry knowledge through developing strong
relationships with analysts.
 Able to provide middle office support through knowledge of P&L, positions, risk reporting
and restructuring reporting to deliver enhanced capabilities
 Coordinated the re-build of essential P&L reports improving accuracy of detail presented
 Able to utilise expertise in compliance and operations to deliverinnovative reporting solutions
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Bloomberg
 Sophis
 Kondor
 Charles River
 MS SQL
 Visual Basic
 TT multi-broker trading platforms
 Back testing systematic strategies
 PNL Reporting
 Intra-day performance attribution
 Market Data Analysis
CAREER HISTORY:
Oct 2010 – Apr 2015
FUND MANAGER ASSISTANT: Armajaro Asset Management
 Provided daily market commentary on economic and commodity specific data releases
 Execution trader for PM’s & systematic fund using trading platforms and Bloomberg
 Developed strong network of brokers to ensure best execution for all commodity types
 Managed relationships for the desk with the back office, compliance, IT and marketing
 Worked closely with compliance and COO ensuring fund met regulatory requirements

2.  Automated middle office processes increased efficiency & reduced exposure to manual error
 Built a live PNL attribution reportand automated end of day PNL mail for thePM’s
 Provided risk metrics for the risk committee and performance reports for client services
 Wrote Fund Managers market commentary for investor reports
 Developed and beta tested a systematic options trading strategy
Feb 2009 – Oct 2010
FUND ACCOUNTANT:State Street Bank and Trust
 Appointed to ensure NAV calculations are prepared in a timely, efficient and accurate
manner to answer client valuation queries and to prepare internal / external reports
 Reviewed to final stage - bond accrual reviews, equity valuations, FX and derivatives
 Acknowledged first point of contact dealing with client queries and audit requests
Dec 2007 – Oct 2008
SENIOR INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATOR:AIG Investment Ireland
 Appointed to Compile and assess daily valuation reports
 Ensuring trades are sent to custodians and liaised with custodian / PM ensuring trades
are settled in a timely manner, reconciling cash and holding against Portia / AIG System
 Ensuring corporate actions are accurately reflected in front office reports, IPOs and Placing
Jun 2007 – Dec 2007
SENIOR FRONT OFFICE SUPPORT:Old Mutual Asset Management
 Responsible for the resolution of issues arising and ensuring accurate cash and P&L
reports are delivered to front office, advising TPA of capital flows on managed funds
 Ensuring smooth delivery of trades to TPA, resolving trade queries and discrepancies
 Led weekly reconciliation meetings with TPA and maintained on-going client relationships
EARLIER CAREER:
 Equity Operations Contractor Macquarie Bank Sydney 2006-2007
 Fixed Income Operations Executive Barclays Capital 2004-2006
 Senior Fund Administrator & Mentor Globeop Financial Services 2002-2004
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
 Futures
 Options
 Fixed Income
 Equities
 Hedge Funds
 Fundamental Commodity analysis
 FX Hedging
 Valuation
 Commodity Trading
 Account Reconciliation
 Auditing
 Cash Management
 Systematic Trading
 Data Analysis
EDUCATION & TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS:
 CFA Charter Holder
 Microsoft SQL
 Bachelor of Sciences in Geophysics
David Gahagan