Esther Mampaka

SMU MBA 2026: Investment Finance & Marketing

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

About

MBA candidate specializing in Investment Finance at SMU Cox, with a foundation in equity valuation, financial modeling, and portfolio management. Experienced in DCF analysis, multi-asset portfolio construction, and macro-driven trading strategies using ETFs and futures.With an undergraduate degree in international business and marketing, I have previously worked in data-driven marketing and budget optimization, managing marketing financial KPIs, forecasting spend, and building executive dashboards—experience that sharpened my analytical judgment and capital allocation mindset. Targeting investment analyst or equity research roles where data, valuation, and strategy intersect.

Experience

  • Research Associate at Focus Groups of America
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Associate at FinAcct Solutions
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 · 5 yrs

  • Marketing Manager at Kosmos Solar
    Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 · 8 mos

  • Research Associate at Florida International University - College of Law
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Summer Intern at JASON ALLEN LAW LLC (LAW SOLUTIONS CHICAGO LLC)
    May 2019 - Jul 2019 · 3 mos