Elijah Beninato

Experience

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  H-E-B

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2022

  E-Commerce Partner

  -Serve as both a cashier and a customer service assistant by helping the customer through the checkout process to ensure customer satisfaction and retention-Consult part-time as an E-Commerce Partner, in order to expand the digital customer base, thus increasing revenue-Lead the stores COVID response efforts, by guaranteeing the building followed local laws ensuring customer safety

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  USAA

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Accelerate Program

  -Worked in one-week rotations throughout all areas of corporate finance to better understand how a large financial service company operates and performs under strict SEC monitoring-Utilized advanced analytical techniques to interpret and analyze multiple forms of client information, gaining a deeper understanding of client activities and behaviors-Proactively identified and addressed potential risks to ensure client satisfaction and protect USAA's assets, contributing to the overall financial stability and growth of the organization Show less

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  Wall Street Scholars of Nebraska

  Aug 2022 - now

  -Wall Street Scholars of Nebraska ("WSSN" or "The Group") is a Registered Student Organization dedicated to educating and mentoring students for careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity/Venture Capital, and Private Banking/Wealth Management. WSSN looks to create a comprehensive web of Nebraska alumni and highly sought-after business talent to rival other B1G universities.

  • Vice President

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Associate

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
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  Fiserv

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Financial Billing Analyst Intern

  -Conducted analysis of 1K+ client records to ensure compliance with industry standards on proper billing and discount application to guarantee financial accuracy and integrity-Utilized statistical analysis and data mining techniques to calculate variance by comparing current billing data to historical data, identifying errors and discrepancies in the process-Reviewed annual contract renewals to evaluate requested changes and ensure alignment with client’s business needs and goals, resulting in the retention of key clients and the ability to accommodate their evolving needs Show less

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  Sower Investment Partners

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Private Equity Analyst Intern

  -Evaluated and predicted cash flows for a REIT by building detailed financial models to monitor the growth of seven different funds and thousands of assets in various market conditions-Conducted due diligence on prospective investments by examining financial statements, market trends, company management as well as relevant information to determine the risk of the investment -Assisted with buy-side transaction execution by preparing slide decks and other materials for client presentations, conducting industry and company research, and building models to support investment decisions Show less

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  Skyline Advisors

  May 2023 - now

  Investment Banking Analyst Intern

  -Experience in developing comprehensive investment memorandums, pitch decks, and client presentations-Strong understanding of financial analysis, investment valuation, and market research within the lower middle market segment-Proficient in conducting due diligence and financial modeling to support investment decision-making processes

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  BMO Capital Markets

  Jun 2024 - now

  2024 Investment Banking Summer Analyst

  Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Mergers & Acquisitions