Svetlana Alkayeva

8851 20th Ave. #2F

Brooklyn, NY 11214
tel: 917-757-7096
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Summary
Extensive financial and economic research experience; in-depth knowledge of fina
ncial theory, including the theory of asset pricing; excellent knowledge of econ
ometrics and statistics; outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; strong
communication and presentation skills; team player
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK, 2008-2009
* M.Sc. Economics
* Graduated with merit
* Concentration: capital markets and corporate finance
* Specialization: the theory of financial risk management
* Completed dissertation on the topic of "Corporate Hedging, Information Asymme
try, and the Cost of Equity Financing"
Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2003-2007 GPA: 3.85/4.00
* B.A. Economics and German Studies (double major)
* Graduated magna cum laude
* Distinction in Economics; Distinction in German Studies
* Completed senior thesis in economics on the history of German investments in
Russia in the 19th century
Experience
Retail Banking Freelance Analyst, Bank Hapoalim, Tel Aviv, Israel; November 2007
- April 2008
* Consulted managers of the bank's central branch on service improvement strate
gies
* Compiled a database and provided statistical and econometric analyses of more
than 8,000 customer satisfaction surveys
* Prepared reports and presentations on customer acquisition and retention solu
tions
Fox International Fellowship Recipient, Fox Fellow to Israel; September 2007- Au
gust 2008
* Conducted independent research on the history of German direct and portfolio
investments in Israel
* Analyzed stock market and other financial data
* Located and collected archival data
* Communicated with German investors in Israel for data collection purposes
Global Private Banking Summer Analyst, Bank Hapoalim, Tel Aviv, Israel; summer 2
007
* Aided private bankers in handling client accounts
* Prepared comparative analyses of structured products and marketing strategies
in global private banking
* Researched and recommended potential investment products and services
* Worked with offshore companies' accounts
Research Assistant, Department of Economics, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Fal
l 2005- Spring 2007
* Helped with data collection and database compilation for several published ar
ticles and discussion papers
* Gathered and analyzed data on economic and financial history
* Completed library research and literature reviews
Activities, Awards, and Publications
* Article "Optimum Currency Areas" published in the Yale Economic Review, Sprin
g 2006
* Yale International Relations Association, Member of the Secretariat, Fall 200
3-Spring 2006
* Amnesty International, Yale University Chapter, President, Fall 2004-Fall 200
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* Y50K Yale Entrepreneurial Competition Finalist, Spring 2005
Language Skills: Fluent Russian, Proficient German, Advanced Hebrew
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); STATA