ASU W. P. Carey School of Business · Economics · Class of 2028
Future Hedge Fund
Manager.
Building Now.
Sophomore at Arizona State University studying Economics, with hands-on experience in finance, paper trading, and market analysis.
I'm a sophomore studying Economics at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business, driven by a long-term goal of launching my own hedge fund. Every class, internship, and side project is a step toward that.
I'm actively involved in paper trading and market analysis, constantly building my understanding of how capital markets work — not just in theory, but in practice.
Currently applying to the Investment Banking Industry Scholars (IBIS) program at W. P. Carey to deepen my IB exposure and network.
// Skills & Tools
// Coursework Depth
// Financial Research
DCF Modeling & Analysis
METHODOLOGY
DCF
Discounted Cash Flow
PROJECTION PERIOD
5-10 Yr
Free cash flow forecast
KEY INPUTS
WACC
Weighted avg cost of capital
TERMINAL VALUE
Gordon
Growth model approach
SENSITIVITY
2x2
WACC x growth rate table
Built comprehensive DCF models as part of self-directed financial research, applying concepts from macroeconomics and managerial accounting coursework. Models include revenue forecasting, free cash flow projections, WACC calculation, terminal value estimation, and sensitivity analysis. This work underpins my approach to equity research and lays the groundwork for the quantitative rigor required in hedge fund investing.
// Algorithmic Trading
AI Portfolio Agent
MODELS TRAINED
541
Random Forest classifiers
UNIVERSE
S&P + NQ
S&P 500 & NASDAQ tickers
TRADING
Alpaca
Live paper trading API
BACKTESTING
Built-in
Strategy validation engine
DEPLOYMENT
Live
Streamlit Cloud
Built a full-stack algorithmic trading dashboard powered by 541 trained Random Forest models across S&P 500 and NASDAQ tickers. Features a cross-sectional stock screener, backtesting engine, candlestick charts, and a live news feed — all integrated with the Alpaca paper trading API. Reflects my hands-on approach to quantitative investing and systematic strategy development on the path toward running a fund.
// Experience
Professional Experience
MAR 2026 – PRESENT
Office Assistant
ASU DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Process financial documentation in Workday, maintaining accuracy across departmental expense and reimbursement records. Manage front-desk operations including call handling, scheduling, mail, and confidential departmental records.
MAR 2026 – PRESENT
Maintenance & Operations Office Assistant
ASU FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Maintain data integrity in TMA facilities management software while managing inbound calls during evening shift operations. Support administrative and operational workflows on Tempe campus using Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.
MAY – AUG 2024
Office Aide
ESSE TRADING IMPEX LLP
Tracked purchase orders and shipments across multiple suppliers in Excel; reconciled invoices to POs and flagged pricing discrepancies. Prepared weekly order-processing and shipment-tracking reports to support operations decisions.
MAY – JUN 2023
Finance Intern
INNOLEARN SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Assisted finance team with organizing financial records, supporting data analysis, and preparing documentation for internal review. Built and maintained a user-records database in Excel using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced spreadsheet techniques.
// Roadmap
Hedge Fund Roadmap
Foundations
ASU Economics degree, IBIS program, paper trading, DCF modeling, Excel mastery
IB / Research Role
Summer analyst internships at investment banks or asset managers. CFA Level I begin.
Graduation & FT
B.S. Economics from W. P. Carey. Full-time analyst role. Python, Bloomberg Terminal proficiency.
Build Track Record
Analyst → Associate at fund. CFA charter. Develop investment thesis and portfolio strategy.
Launch Fund
Raise capital from LPs. Launch hedge fund with clear mandate, risk framework, and edge.
// Contact
Let's Connect
Open to internship opportunities, finance conversations, and IB recruiting.
vivaanjain2904@gmail.com