Paul Drotch, MBA, CFA

Experience

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  Federated Investors

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Promoted into role as high-yield analyst for this investment banking firm. Expert in mutual funds, separate accounts and 2 CBOs totaling multibillion-dollar portfolio. Oversaw coverage of consumer products, textile, food, retail, restaurant, and supermarket companies in the high yield and distressed sectors. Researched, wrote, and presented investment recommendations to senior decision-makers. Served as Analyst for money market funds totaling $60B. Responsible for coverage of most industrial companies, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunication, cyclical, consumer goods, and healthcare industries. Worked across functions to identify and communicate variations, opportunities, and market potential.

  • Assistant Vice President, High Yield

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Assistant Vice President, Money Market Funds

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  Apr 2001 - Nov 2010

  Senior Investment Officer

  Executed complex financial modeling and analysis for the company’s high yield and leveraged multibillion-dollar loan portfolio. Served as the sole analyst responsible for coverage of consumer products, food, restaurant, gaming and lodging sectors. Executed due diligence on potential investments, requiring development of complex models and spreadsheets.

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  Cumulus Global

  Jul 2011 - now

  CFO

  CFO working across functions for this rapid-growth cloud solutions provider. Directing the development of our financial management capabilities, including all financial and operational policies. Serve as liaison between operational team and prominent partners. Integral member of executive leadership team supporting various M&A activities. Enabled multimillion-dollar cost savings and 500% sales growth during tenure.