Matthew P. Byrnes seeks a position utilizing his financial market knowledge. He has over 7 years of experience in equity research and analysis at JP Morgan Securities, Ashford Capital Management, and Alliance Growth Equities. Byrnes earned his Bachelor's in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude. He is a CFA charterholder and passed the Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 examinations.

1. MATTHEW P. BYRNES, CFA
MByrnes11@gmail.com • (973) 886-9099
15 William Street, Apt. 25G
New York, NY 10005
OBJECTIVE To secure a position that utilizes and enhances my knowledge of financial markets: I desire increased proximity to
transactions and the opportunity for expanded roles and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE JP Morgan Securities Inc.
Equity Research Associate
 Conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis to create research reports for
the managing director covering the domestic life insurance sector.
 Led initial vetting of a potential investment banking transaction (IPO).
 Generated reports on company specific and industry events for client distribution.
 Maintained detailed models to forecast future company financial results in order to
develop valuations and generate buy, sell, and hold ratings on universe of covered stocks.
 Created bespoke projects to assist the sales force in answering complex client requests.
 Analyzed industry data to maintain complex databases.
 Attended company marketing meetings, analyst days, and industry conferences.
 Led intern recruiting process for the equity research management team. Mentored interns,
analysts, and other associates. Participated in informational events to recruit MBA
students. Ran and biked in JP Morgan charity events.
Ashford Capital Management
Equity Research Analyst
 Worked on a seven-person investment team that focused on fundamental equity analysis
with a long-term, growth-oriented investment style.
 Conducted proprietary research on small-cap US equities with a focus on molecular
diagnostics, education, restaurants, and alternative energy.
 Developed investment ideas to assist portfolio managers in buy, sell, and hold decisions.
 Traveled extensively to attended trade shows, industry conferences, and interview
management teams to obtain an information advantage. Diligence process was not reliant
on sell-side research.
Alliance Growth Equities
Intern, Medical Technology Research Associate
 Conducted research on a hospital and medical technology firm to evaluate the impact of a
recent acquisition and the potential market for molecular-based rapid diagnostic testing.
 Utilized the information acquired from research to forecast revenues and generate
sensitivity and scenario analyses.
 Prepared an internal report based upon interviews with company executives/medical
doctors, reviews of medical journals, and an examination of sell-side research.
 Identified CPHD as the leader in this nascent market.
New York, NY
Oct. 2010 – Feb. 2014
Wilmington, DE
Aug. 2007 – Sep. 2010
New York, NY
June 2006 – Aug. 2006
EDUCATION University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; Magna Cum Laude
4.0 Major GPA/3.9 Overall GPA
Member of Notre Dame’s 23rd
Applied Investment Management Class (AIM XXIII)
Applied portfolio management practices and equity valuation models in order to manage a
portion of the university’s endowment.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CFA Institute
Passed examinations for the Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 certifications
South Bend, IN
May 2007