1. Nicholas R. Conte
50 North Illinois Street Unit 514 · Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Nicholasconte91@gmail.com · 765.744.8426
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Indianapolis, IN
Municipal Trading & Underwriting Associate February 2016 – Present
• Promoted from Underwriting Assistant to control State of Michigan internal and external trading for the firm, focusing on risk
management and finding value within the municipal secondary market
• Generated over $50,000 in revenues and profits in first two months of trading with a $500,000 capital limit of liability
• Collaborate with financial consultants to increase customer satisfaction by compiling sales memos and informational pieces to
help convey the benefits of municipal bonds to their customers
J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Indianapolis, IN
Municipal Trading & Underwriting Assistant August 2014 – January 2016
• Supported the lead Trader/Underwriter in daily operations, trade executions, municipal bond inquiries, and pitch books which
led to the department’s strongest year ever in terms of both revenues and profits
• Integrated multiple software applications into the underwriting process to eliminate mistakes in reporting and documentation as
well as to expedite core operations and enhance efficiency
• Created a database of spread analysis to the daily Municipal Market Data to become more familiar with credits and the
competitive bidding process which led to successfully winning over 100 deals during the 2015 fiscal year and helped the firm
become the lead underwriter in Kentucky
J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Carmel, IN
Municipal Trading & Underwriting Intern June 2013 – August 2014
• Attained insightful information on fixed income trading and proper etiquette within the workplace
• Maintained and organized records of daily trades and updated the weekly calendar for future new issue transactions
• Accountable for obtaining preliminary official statements and rating reports for upcoming deals on the primary market from
municipal financial advisors throughout the Midwest
• Continued the internship during the school year while achieving my best academic scores during my last year at Indiana
University
Main Beach Drivers, Long Island, NY July 2012 – August 2013
Personal Chauffer
• Transported high net worth individuals to various destinations across eastern Long Island, NY
• Provided 24 hour on-call service to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Established credibility with employer for continuous punctuality and exceptional reviews
EDUCATION
Indiana University, College of Arts and Sciences, Bloomington, IN May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
Minor in Business Foundations
Cultural Experience Abroad, Barcelona, Spain January 2013 – April 2013
ACTIVITIES
Undergraduate Investment Club, Bloomington, IN September 2012 – May 2014
Member
• Discussed potential investment strategies and became familiar with financial terminology
Indiana University Dance Marathon, Bloomington, IN October 2010 – October 2014
Member
• Volunteered to participate in the 36-hour Indiana University Dance Marathon each year at Indiana University and contributed
in raising over $3.5 million benefiting Riley Children’s Hospital
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Bloomington, IN October 2010 – May 2014
Recruitment Chair, Member
• Elected by the members of the fraternity to facilitate multiple rush events for future candidates and interview each applicant for
potential initiation
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
FINRA Series 7 and Series 63
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Microsoft Office ▪ IPREO ▪ Bid Comp/Parity ▪ Sports ▪ Travel ▪ Bloomberg
