Kiera Peterson

Experience

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  Owowcow Creamery

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Cashier

  While working at oWowCow Creamery my position as a cashier provided me with the responsibility of opening and closing the store. Additionally, I held a role in counting the inventory.

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  Ithaca College

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2022

  Accepted into this society for having a GPA within the top 10% of students in the School of Business after completing two full semesters at Ithaca College. On campus job teaching students about functionality of Bloomberg Terminals in Trading Room. Additionally, assists in managing the Ithaca College High School Investment Competition. • Metaled Gold in W3V8 at the 2019 New York State Championship Regatta• Metaled Sliver in Novice V4 at the 2018 New York State Championship Regatta• Received National Invitational Rowing Championship (NIRC) All-Academic Honors• Dedicated over 25 hours weekly towards rowing• Raised $27,700 for Habitat for Humanity

  • Oracle Honor Society

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Trading Room Associate

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Student Athlete

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2020
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  Ithaca College Women in Business Network

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  General Body Member
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  Core Trading Consultants

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2021

  Co-President

  • Assist in running a student managed portfolio of $60,000• Evaluate holdings and pitch buy/sell recommendations by utilizing a variety of valuation techniques with a focus on the Discounted Cash Flow Model• Host weekly general body meetings to educate members about valuation, market knowledge and professional development

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  PwC

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Cost-Benefit Analyst

  Involved in a PwC case competition with a group of students from Ithaca College. By analyzing the financial statements of a mock company I was able to execute a cost-benefit analysis for the company. This ultimately enabled our team to make decisions to improve quality and revenue at the fictitious company.

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  Citi

  May 2018 - Mar 2019

  - Utilized online Fitch Learning platform to expand my knowledge of the Sales and Trading, Investment Banking and Capital Markets roles at Citi.- Was provided a mentor during the program to serve as an inside look into the firm and resource thought the program Shadowed a FX Trader and discussed the shift in markets and currency surrounding the Bank of Japan decision. Gained valuable insight on the Bloomberg Terminals and key functions utilized. Received advice and knowledge regarding internship opportunities at Citi. Selected to participate in a two day immersive experience where I was taught technical skills for an Analyst position.

  • Citi Early ID Participant

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  • Freshman Discovery Mentor Program

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Citi Feshman Discovery Day Program Participant

    May 2018 - May 2018
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  Cosi

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Barista

  While providing excellent customer service I also hold the responsibility of ensuring the registers hold the proper amount of money, creating drinks, and serving food.

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  Fidelity Investments

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Job Shadow

  Gained experience in Financial Planning while job shadowing a financial advisor.

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  Citi

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Sophomore Leadership Program Analyst

  • Proposed a structure for a $70mm bond issuance on the Sales and Trading Municipals desk• Constructed a portfolio strategy report in Spanish for a client covered by the Private Bank LATAM Investments team• Performed an extensive analysis utilizing big-data to analyze bank flows within the AI Treasury and Trade Solutions group

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  Women in Finance

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2021

  Vice President

  Women in Finance is a student organization that strives to empower women to achieve their professional goals and aspirations within the finance industry. - Host resume workshops and professional development sessions.- Engage in bi-weekly meetings with industry professions who provide insight into their roles and experiences.- Work one-on-one mentoring women who aspire to enter into the field of Finance.

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  Beta Gamma Sigma

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Chapter President

  Beta Gamma Sigma is an honor society awarded to undergraduate 2nd semester sophomores in Accounting or Business Administration who have completed 30 credits at Ithaca College, 18 credits in Business and Economics, and who rank in the top 7.5% of their class will be invited to membership. Additionally, Juniors and seniors who rank in the top 10% percent of their class who have completed 30 credits in the School of Business are also invited. Master’s candidates must rank in the upper 20 percent of their graduating class in order to be eligible for induction. Candidates must also be of good moral character. Show less

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  Ithaca Investment Scholars

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  President

  - Responsible for maintaining a strong relationship between the Alumni Board the Alumni Committee to provide scholars with a strong insight into different fields within finance- Prepare and mentor a group of 6 to 10 students who seek to obtain investment positions and are dedicated to learning more though training modules and interview preparation- Focus on training sophomores, while preparing juniors and seniors who are interviewing, entering front office investment internships, or full-time positions upon graduation to be "Day-1 Ready" Show less

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  Citi

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

  - Rotational program within Equities, Foreign Exchange, Global Spread Products and Rates- Pitched a Long/Short Equities trade based on demand for PPE equipment and rise in precious metals- Created a EUR/TRY pitch due to macroeconomic factors, carry on the trade and ECB stimulus plan- Recommended a buy on an auto asset backed security due to underlying collateral, prepayment risks and speed of the ABS- Proposed a 10yr Rates trade due to uncertainty around COVID-19 and the election

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  Citi

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Non-Agency CMBS Trading Associate

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Non-Agency CMBS Trading Analyst

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  • High Yield Credit Trading Analyst

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022