Kevin Chau has over 10 years of experience in investment management. He has assisted in developing portfolio strategies for clients, managed asset allocation and risk for portfolios, and researched economic and financial data. His experience includes positions at Clark Dodge Asset Management as an Associate Portfolio Manager and at Credit Suisse/Warburg Pincus Asset Management as a Credit Analyst and FX/Global Bond Trader. He currently works as an Investment Advisor.
1. KEVIN CHAU, CFA
Cell: (646) 541-8239 knschau@yahoo.com Home: (212) 443-
3838
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
10+ years in investment management
• Assisted in developing portfolio strategy for clients based on investment mandates and client restrictions.
• Managed asset allocation, re-balancing, risk, and liquidity needs of portfolios.
• Researched and analyzed US and international economic data, corporate financials, mutual funds, and ETFs.
• Traded fixed income and foreign exchange, reconciled positions, and measured portfolio performances.
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CLARK DODGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, White Plains, NY 2015
Associate Portfolio Manager
• Re-balance client portfolios, taking into consideration risk tolerance, tax status and cash considerations.
• Research investment merits of mutual funds and ETFs.
• Analyze and compare financial ratios of large cap stocks in the S&P 500 index.
• Update clients’ investment policy statements in Junxure.
• Write quarterly updates to clients, covering global markets and various asset classes.
IDEAglobal, New York, NY 2008 – 2014
Foreign Exchange Analyst
• Analyzed G10 currencies and economies utilizing fundamental, technical, market sentiment, and flow of funds data.
• Consulted with clients on trade recommendations ranging from majors to EM currencies.
• Wrote daily commentary and special reports on the forex markets.
• Appeared on networks and quoted by media sources – WSJ, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNNmoney, ForexTV, etc…
CREDIT SUISSE/WARBURG PINCUS ASSET MANAGEMENT, New York, NY 1996-2008
Fixed Income: Credit Analyst (Credit Suisse Asset Management, 2005-2008)
• Analyzed 80 US and foreign corporate names for short duration/security lending/money market team.
• Generalized in a variety of sectors with emphasis on financials (banks, insurance, broker-dealers, and finance co.).
• Discussed with clients merits of asset holdings.
• Conferred with internal and external analysts on the financial health of companies and the credit environment.
• Engaged with senior mgmt. of firms and evaluated their debt offerings in conferences and road show presentations.
Global Fixed Income: FX/Global Bond Trader (Credit Suisse Asset Management, 2000-2005)
• Traded sovereign debt and foreign currencies (forex averaging $10 million daily) for 18 global fixed income, core-plus,
high yield, and international equity accounts with net worth of over $8 billion.
• Recommended sector allocation and re-balanced portfolios by maintaining and refining target duration, yield curve
positions, country weights, and FX exposure.
• Advised and consulted with portfolio managers on global interest rate, hedging and FX positioning strategies.
• Analyzed G10 and emerging market economies, interest rates, yield curves, and currencies.
• Monitored various trading levels and spread relationships to make recommendations for tactical opportunities.
International Equities: Foreign Exchange Trader/Analyst (Warburg Pincus Asset Management, 1996-2000)
• Traded foreign currencies, averaging $60 million daily, for 30 international equity and global fixed income accounts
with net worth of over $12 billion.
• Bought and sold FX for HNW clients on the private wealth area of the company.
• Organized forex trading and designed currency reports for entire firm.
EDUCATION: B.A., Economics and Political Science, Binghamton University
SKILLS: Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar, Portfolio Center, Junxure, Excel, Word, PowerPoint