Arpan Patel is a student at NYU Stern School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business and Political Economy, expected to graduate in May 2014. He has relevant coursework in financial accounting, markets, finance, analysis and international business. Patel has work experience in research, investment banking, and financial analysis. He is currently a research assistant developing reports on macroprudential policy and student loan programs. Patel also holds leadership positions in campus organizations and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and speaks multiple languages.

1. ARPAN PATEL
73-75 East 7th Street, Apt 4B, New York, New York 10003 w (+1) 513-328-6058 w arpan.patel@stern.nyu.edu
EDUCATION:
New York University, Stern School of Business New York, NY
• Bachelor of Science, Business & Political Economy Expected May 2014
• Relevant coursework: Financial Accounting, Financial Mkts, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis
Int’l Business Management, Int’l Political Economy, Macroeconomic Modeling, Real-Estate Development
GPA: 3.5/4.0 SAT: Math, 760; Reading, 710; Writing, 710
Honors: Banco Santander Scholarship 2012, Leonard N. Stern Academic Scholarship, Dean’s List 2012, 2013
EXPERIENCE:
NYU Stern, Kaufman Management Canter - Research Assistant, Economics Dept. January 2014-Present
• Developed database consisting of information—new articles, white papers, academic studies, government
research, and third party publications—relating to macroprudential regulation in a variety of countries.
• Led team of 5 undergraduate RAs to produce country specific reports on current economic and financial
developments, particularly related to macroprudential policy making and regulatory theory, Effort is aimed at
compiling and supplying information into economic studies and policy recommendations.
• Apply in depth knowledge of source data and data manipulation techniques to determine the value of new
government student loan programs. Quantitative analysis is aimed to judge viability of potential new public student
loan products, particularly income dependent re-payment terms and maturity transformation.
Madison Park Group - Investment Banking Intern, Technology Group January 2014-Present
• Analyze over 50 software-focused venture capital firm portfolios and investment bank specialists to screen for
potential business development opportunities and deal flow trends that aligned with MPG strategic initiatives
• Build financial models for a wide range of transactions to develop a various valuations. Valuations methods
include: discounted cash flow, comparable company metrics and precedent transaction data
• Assist senior bankers with transaction execution responsibilities on deals ranging from $100 million to $1 billion
such as creating sell-side company memorandums, buy-side landscape profiling, three-statement modeling, and
Greenfield industry analysis
Fitch Ratings - Financial Analyst Intern, Global Infrastructure Group June 2013-August 2013
• Analyzed North American and Latin American infrastructure projects by stress-testing cash flow and interest rate
models within a ratings framework and presented resultant credit quality opinion to a Credit Committee
• Conducted fundamental research on the transportation sector in the U.S. and created a special report highlighting
the status quo, and future, physical nature and investment levels of the industry
• Assisted in publishing a peer study of all airport credits in the GIG portfolio by conducting in-depth research on
variations in operating profiles and financing strategies
The People’s Supermarket - Administration Committee Member September 2011-May 2012
• Increased membership by 40 members by designing and executing marketing campaign targeting students
• Assisted managers in creating cost cutting initiatives yielding a 5% cut in expenditures over the fiscal year
• Collaborated with professionals to draft business plan to generate additional sources of revenue over the short,
medium and long term by expanding product line, offering new services, and exploring licensing arrangements
• Presented business plan to various creditors to successfully renegotiate old lines and open new lines of credit
• Evaluated potential legal structures and concluded to restructure as a Company Limited by Shares
• Managed cash register, stocked shelves, cleaned store, and worked as sous-chef in The People’s Kitchen
LEADERSHIP:
Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc., - President, Secretary September 2010-Present
Stern Political and Economic Exchange - Activities Coordinator September 2010-Present
Stern Investment Analysis Group - Member September 2010-Present
The Gould Standard - Feature Columnist September 2013-Present
University of London Ultimate Frisbee Team - Junior Team Coach, Player September 2011-May 2012
SKILLS & INTERESTS:
Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Basic knowledge of Excel macros; Bloomberg Certified
Languages: Fluent in English, Gujarati; Beginner Mandarin, Hindi, Latin
Interests: International travel, Foreign Affairs/Policy, History, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Poker