Alex Miller

Experience

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  HSBC

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  Debt Finance Origination Team Intern

  • Evaluated the risk of a multinational firm and successfully presented resultant pricing and structuring recommendations to the team: I was consequently offered a second week in which two more companies were successfully priced and presented.• Analysed legal documents and updated deal files with relevant information• Calculated financial models for firms using balance sheets and accounting statements

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  Canon Garth

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Commodity Brokerage Team Intern

  • Used accounting skills to assess contracts, ensuring profit margins were being maintained• Liaised with the back office and tracked the shipping and processing of products• Observed business strategy and negotiations with large multinational firms

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  Knight Capital Management, LLC.

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Sales & Trading Intern

  • 2 week internship with the Sales Trading team• Researched and evaluated stocks, compiling data to create the US and UK reviews that were sent to Knight’s New York office and clientele daily• Listened in to earnings reports and wrote summaries that were distributed to the firm’s traders.

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  City Asset Management

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Investment Analyst

  • Led on European and Japanese equities coverage; analysed current and prospective investments, presenting macroeconomic research and specific investment recommendations on a monthly basis• Successfully recommended two increased asset-allocation weightings to Europe, resulting in implementation throughout client portfolios• Identified, researched and subsequently managed four new funds through the firm’s investment due diligence process, resulting in the addition of these funds to the investment managers’ approved buy list Show less

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  State Street

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  Summer Intern - Global Markets

  • Assisted my manager with a broad array of ad-hoc projects, working across divisions, enabling in-depth understanding of each business.• Created a Global Markets Collaborate website to act as a central communication point for all Global Markets EMEA employees. • Created and presented in-depth business specific presentations for new employees into Global Markets. • Planned and co-ordinated a ‘Role Charter & Development Pathways Project’ for State Street Global Markets EMEA Operations staff - liaising with various senior employees across GM globally.• Amongst the first volunteers from State Street to take part in an innovative volunteering activity reaching out and sharing experiences with children in the local area.• Networked with senior employees across the Bank, culminating in a number of one-on-one training days with specific divisions including Asset Management, Enhanced Custody, Equity Sales and Trading, FX and Research. Show less

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  Martin Currie

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Investment Analyst Intern

  • Working within the Global Alpha fund, my primary task was to undertake an in-depth analysis of the Advertising Technology industry for the benefit of both the GA fund and the wider floor. This culminated in the production of an industry report that was supplemented by a presentation. The research was ultimately used by the fund managers to inform their investment decisions.Highlights of the 8 weeks included:Chairing a company call with WPP - the world's largest advertising agency holding companyUndertaking additional bottom-up analysis of three companies that my research identified as undergoing positive change which put them at a competitive advantage versus peers.Attended numerous company calls, stock pitches and fund meetings on an ad-hoc basis throughout. Show less

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  LDN Capital Ltd

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Trader

  • First graduate within cohort to be promoted to live trading floor after completing three-month training program• Developed and implemented a profitable trading strategy using technical analysis with a fundamental macro overlay for futures contracts on the German 10-year Bund and Brent Oil spreads• Assisted delivery of following year’s graduate training programme; delivered presentations to entire cohort as well as tuition on technical strategies to specific individuals

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  Stifel Financial Corp.

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

  • Engaged in origination and execution of Stifel’s Equity Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Broking services across all sectors, specialising in Real Estate and Investment Trusts• Manage day-to-day transaction processes and provide ongoing advice to corporate broking clients. • Participated in 25 secondary fundraises and three IPOs over four years, with total gross proceeds exceeding £2.4bn• Achieved promotion to Associate within two years and was consequently assigned two graduate Analysts to manage; provided day-to-day training and mentoring advice to ensure a deep understanding of assigned tasks and continued professional development Show less

  • Investment Banking Associate

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Treeconomy

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Investment and buyer research
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  Stifel Financial Corp.

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  Vice President

  - Delivered strategic and investment-related sustainability advice to corporate broking and transaction advisory clients. - Led Stifel Europe’s ESG-working group, integrating sustainability practices into operations and client services. - Advised Stifel Research team on sustainability best practice, themes and trends. - Retained responsibility for performing elements of previous role – as described below – in a Vice President capacity.

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  Sancroft

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project lead overseeing the timely delivery of Sustainability & ESG solutions for private sector organisations. I specialise in the private equity and banking sectors utilising my 6-year investment banking experience. - Completed multiple projects with asset managers to further integrate ESG into their governance and investment processes, resulting in improved investment outcomes and compliance with current and future legislation (e.g. TCFD, SFDR, SDR, PRI, Taxonomies etc.). - Advised a global bank on how to drive the transition of its predominately agriculture-focused lending book. - Co-led an assignment which critically evaluated the carbon offsetting strategy and associated sustainability claims of a c.$70bn market cap FMCG group. - Leading the development of a sustainability strategy and implementation roadmap for a Premier League football club. - Evaluated the potential for bio-based and biodegradable materials across a range of sectors for an industry association. - Coordinated an industry education and engagement initiative regarding the circular economy for the productive use of waste and sewage. - Exceeded new business development targets through utilising my existing professional network and building new relationships with senior leadership personnel. - Direct line manager to three colleagues, providing career and personal advice to maximise their professional development. Show less

  • Senior Sustainability & ESG Consultant

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Sustainability Consultant

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2024
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  London Impact Investing Network (LIIN)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Coordinator

  Curate and chair monthly panel discussion events on a range of impact investment-related topics