Steven Lowry has a Masters in Science of Finance from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Florida. He has over 5 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, working on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising deals. He is pursuing the CFA and CPA designations and maintains the Series 7 license.

1. 50 W 34th St. Apt 16B10 steve.lowry1@gmail.com
New York, NY 10001
STEVEN LOWRY 727.434.2465
E D U C AT I O N
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL
Masters in Science of Finance; Financial Engineering, Corporate Finance, 3.9/4.0 2010
• Relevant courses: Financial Modeling; Financial Statement Analysis; Negotiations and Strategy; Valuation and Portfolio Management;
Futures, Options and OTC Derivatives; Equity Valuation; Investment Banking; Corporate Finance
• Mentor for International students coordinating professional networking events, business debates & English language proficiency
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Major in Finance, GPA: 3.8/4.0 2006
• Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar (4-year full tuition scholarship)
R E L E VA N T P R O J E C T & S K I L L S
HARVARD INVESTMENT BANKING CASE COMPETITION Chicago, IL
Investment Banking & Corporate Finance Coursework 2010
• Achieved 1st place in Harvard software program LBO merger for my class based on valuation and comparison of acquisition value
• Analyzed 14 separate cases that included exercises in DCF modeling, company valuations, LBO and capital restructures
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL
Student Government President 2009 – 2010
• Managed a team of 20 people by supervising the organization of events and budgets for 12 sub-organizations
• Headed the Stuart School of Business Financial Allocation Committee and Dean’s Advisory Council
Stuart Investments Endowment – Sector Leader
• Performed various company valuations (trading comps, precedent transactions, DCF analysis) using financial criteria (EPS growth,
P/E, EV/ EBITDA) available on request; resulted in investments of $250,000 in stocks and ETFs and 22% return in 2010
Skills Financial analysis, negotiating, sales, financial modeling, options and derivative pricing, hedging and risk management
strategies. Proficiency in MS Office & Excel, VBA, REDIplus, Bloomberg Intermediate User, currently developing C++ skills
EXPERIENCE
DELTA CAPITAL PARTNERS Chicago, IL
Analyst at Hedge Fund / Private Equity in Distressed Debt 2011
• Worked on 4 deals, including buy-side leveraged buyouts & debt and equity financings; prepared valuation analyses, client
presentations & teasers for buy side investments
• Completed valuations on target distressed hedge funds that previously had AUM of between $1-2b
• Instrumental in evaluating potential bank acquisition targets ($500m -1b) in Chicago area for $40m investment
• Evaluated PIPE transactions using 10-Ks and public deal filings for buy side due diligence using PrivateRaise
• Worked with Top 50 lawyer at K&L Gates, Corporate Executives & Investment Bankers with 30 years experience
JESUP & LAMONT Orlando, FL
Investment Banking Analyst 2006 - 2008
• Worked on 8 deals, including sell-side and buy-side M&A, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financings; completed standalone
operating models, valuations, merger and LBO models, and client presentations
• Raised capital for sell side of investment bank in multiple IPOs and bridge financing deals for alternative energy start-up companies
LEHMAN BROTHERS New York, NY
Summer Analyst Summer 2006
• Assisted with due diligence process on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, supported communication between clients and
prospective buyers, and managed information flow
SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Goals: Taking CFA Level I in Dec 2011, Taking classes to achieve CPA
Professional: Series 7 license, Member of AAII, Member of ASmallWorld
Volunteer: Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America, Elementary School Mentor, Volunteer at Bayfront Hospital ER & OR