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. Founder of Scholars of Business & Economics at ASU.

Vivaan Jain
3.34
GPA · DEAN'S LIST
Mar '28
GRADUATION
IBIS
APPLICANT 2025
SBE
FOUNDER · ASU
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// ABOUT

Who I Am

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.

I founded Scholars of Business and Economics (SBE) at ASU to connect like-minded students passionate about finance and economics, creating a community for serious career-builders.

Currently applying to the Investment Banking Industry Scholars (IBIS) program at W. P. Carey to deepen my IB exposure and network.

// SKILLS & TOOLS
Microsoft Excel
MS Office Suite
JavaScript
HTML / CSS
Java
Financial Modeling
DCF Analysis
Paper Trading
Market Research
Managerial Acctg
// COURSEWORK DEPTH
Macro Econ
90%
Mgmt Acctg
85%
Pol. Science
80%
Sociology
75%
History
70%
// EXPERIENCE

Where I've Worked

MAR 2026 – PRESENT
Office Assistant
ASU PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
On-campus administrative support role. Managing office operations, coordinating with faculty, and developing organizational and communication skills in a professional academic environment.
MAY – AUG 2024
Office Aide
ESSE TRADING
Supported office operations at a trading firm, gaining exposure to the trading environment and financial services industry. Developed professional skills in a fast-paced, market-oriented setting.
MAY – JUN 2023
Finance Intern
INNOLEARN
Completed a finance internship gaining hands-on experience in financial operations, reporting, and analysis. First formal finance role that confirmed the direction toward a career in capital markets.
ASU · ONGOING
Founder & President
SCHOLARS OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (SBE) · ASU
Founded and lead a student organization connecting economics and business students at ASU. Organizing events, networking opportunities, and academic discussions to build a community of future finance professionals.
// 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
2×2
WACC × 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.

EQUITY RESEARCHPAPER TRADINGMARKET ANALYSIS
// HEDGE FUND ROADMAP

The Plan, Stage by Stage

01 · NOW
Foundations
ASU Economics degree, IBIS program, SBE founder, paper trading, DCF modeling, Excel mastery
02 · 2026–27
IB / Research Role
Summer analyst internships at investment banks or asset managers. CFA Level I begin.
03 · 2028
Graduation & FT
B.S. Economics from W. P. Carey. Full-time analyst role. Python, Bloomberg Terminal proficiency.
04 · 2028–32
Build Track Record
Analyst → Associate at fund. CFA charter. Develop investment thesis and portfolio strategy.
05 · 2033+
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
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