Simon Medina Parra

Experience

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  Bentley University Investment Banking Club

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

  • Vice President for Sophomore Education

    May 2023 - Dec 2023

  • General Body Member

    Aug 2020 - May 2023
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  Solfin Ltda.

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Analyst

  • Implemented the MIRR (Modified Internal Rate of Return) method to resolve the multiple IRR dilemma for a port industry financial model and choose the correct IRR to discount the future free cash flows of the project• Conducted a Fairness Opinion evaluation on the NPV of investments in a concession from a company listed on both the Colombian stock exchange and NYSE, and aided in preparing company materials prior to report publication• Conducted a Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) of the leaders in the Latin American cement industry using key valuation multiples to delist the company CEMEX Latam Holdings (BOG:CLH) from the Colombian stock exchange Show less

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  Empresa Multimodal S.A.S.

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Project Financial Assistant

  • Supported the development of financial models, industry research, and translation of technical documents• Developed a formula to calculate the payback period of the first LNG import with Restricted Catenary Mooring technology in South American history and oversaw the revision of free cash flow calculations (including IRRs and tariffs charged)• Conducted a study to calculate the cost of capital for the Colombian port industry combining professor Damodaran’s approaches and current research on comparable local industries to assist in upcoming valuation or litigation projects Show less

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  SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  SEO EDGE Participant

  • Received coaching and online instruction to achieve targeted interview, technical, and professional developmental goals• Completed industry-specific training and assessments focused on developing technical and behavioral skills, institutional knowledge, and attention to detail in preparation for internships in the industry

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  Bentley Sustainable Investment Group

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Lead Analyst - Healthcare

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Junior Analyst - Energy Sector

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
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  J.P. Morgan

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  Investment Banking Virtual Experience Trainee

  Investment Banking Virtual Experience Trainee

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  Bentley University

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2023

  Lab for Economics, Accounting, and Finance Tutor
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  Truist Securities

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Investment Banking Summer Analyst

  • Produced weekly presentations on M&A transactions from financial acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Services landscape, presenting the overview of operations, services and financials to the head of Healthcare Services in advance of client meetings• Developed overviews on companies in the biotechnology sector, calculating their cash runway using research, highlighting upcoming key catalysts for potential raises, and graphing the analyst consensus on the 12-month price objective for their share• Created a database for management consisting of upcoming near-term pipeline catalysts from more than 150 biotechnology companies using equity research reports from top brokers Show less

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  Scotiabank

  Feb 2024 - now

  Infrastructure and Project Finance Analyst

  Project and Infrastructure Finance