Saahit Valiveti

5 Canter Lane, Franklin, MA 02038 | svaliveti@umass.edu | (508) 654-3991

EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
Isenberg School of Management, Commonwealth Honors College Candidate, May 2020
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (Financial Analyst Concentration)
Secondary Major in Economics
Cumulative GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
 Academic Honors: Honors Student, Dean's List All Semesters, Koplik Scholar
 Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling, Investments, Corporate Finance, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory,
Intro to Macroeconomics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Minutemen Fixed Income Fund Amherst, MA
High Yield Analyst December 2017 - Present
• Research high-yield corporate bonds by using sell-side research, Bloomberg Terminals, and SEC filings
• Apply research to produce credit analysis reports covering the energy sector and present to the 25-member fund
• Develop 3-statement models, tear sheets, and other credit report materials
Maroon Venture Fund Amherst, MA
Student Advisor January 2018 - Present
• Interview CEOs and review entrepreneurial applications during the screening process
• Provide market research and industry analysis to Investment Committee during due diligence process
Ameriprise Financial Franklin, MA
Business Summer Intern June 2017 - August 2017
• Utilized Morningstar to prepare 10+ clients’ portfolio illustrations and overviews to help clients visualize their funds
• Created a macro in Excel to accelerate the process of finding high amounts of unused cash in clients’ portfolios
• Collaborated with supervisors to conduct research on mutual funds by using Thomson One Brokerage Platform
ACTIVITIES
PwC Challenge Amherst, MA
Member October 2017 – November 2017
• Conducted a cost-benefit analysis to recommend a growth strategy for a firm and show financial statements impacts
• Delivered the proposal through a 15-minute presentation and a 2-page summary to a panel of 3 judges
Investment Club Amherst, MA
Member September 2016 - Present
• Won 3rd Place in Stock Pitch Competition by pitching a hold on Disney
• Developed investment theses on AEO and DIS based on fundamental research, industry analysis, and risks
• Actively engaged in weekly discussions about market developments and recent earnings calls
The Indus Entrepreneurs Boston, MA
Member / Volunteer September 2014 - Present
• Presented a business plan to help cafés reduce lines by developing marketing plan and creating financial statements
• Ushered keynote speakers into StartupCON and was a point of contact for any issues with presentations
• Established connections with distinguished entrepreneurs and VCs and spoke about entrepreneurial landscape
BigHelp For Education Canton, MA
Volunteer January 2011 - Present
• Oversaw a 5-person team and completed various tasks such as organizing performers, and working the curtains
• Organized Youth Volunteer Team across multiple fundraiser contests that raised $25,000 from 1500 attendees

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Skills: MS Office, Thomson One, Morningstar, Conversational in Telugu, HTML
Interests: Kenpo Karate, Basketball (Boston Celtics), Golf, “Silicon Valley,” “Shark Tank,” Poker