Kurt Barth

Aspiring Economic Analyst

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

About

Skilled technologist and researcher, with strong leadership ability studying finance at the University of Richmond. I am a student aspiring to work as a Macroeconomic Analyst to map the investment landscape for institutional investors. Positions: Equity Research Analyst, Investment Advisory Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Advancement Researcher, Information Technology Engineer, and Administrative Assistant.

Experience

  • Investment Advisory Analyst at Ashwood Financial Partners
    Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Presented research-backed investment strategies that capitalized on macroeconomic volatility. Screened prospective investments including meeting with fund managers and bank representatives. Introduced software and AI solutions, improving the client experience and company workflow.

  • Equity Research Analyst at Piper Sandler
    Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 · 5 mos

    Supported the U.S. Policy team by analyzing and anticipating investor-related policy changes. Developed a written word sensitivity analysis of the Taiwanese general election, a financial analysis of corruption allegations, and a detailed economic history of Venezuela’s oil markets. Produced an accessible compare-and-contrast table for the investor-related policy positions of every notable Republican presidential candidate, with corresponding determining analysis for each position.

  • Club Rugby Money Manager at University of Richmond
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

    Approved vendor invoices and directed the use of the club credit line with university officials. Reviewed vendors for approval and corresponded until the necessary sale requirements were met.

  • Artificial Intelligence Researcher at Koniag Government Services
    Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Supports the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) by researching daily Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements across the globe. Directly assists a Senior Intelligence and Security Advisor at Koniag. Participated in the closed alpha training of OpenAI's GPT-3 in preparation for ChatGPT.

  • Onnec (Contract · 2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Information Technology Engineer
      2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

      Implemented IT infrastructure for Jane Street Capital.

    • Information Technology Engineer
      2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

      Implemented IT solutions for financial intuitions such as Jane Street Capital utilizing ExcelRedstone’s Xceed Framework. Executed desktop moves, adds, and changes (MACs) requiring technical and physical relocation including logistics support, patching, and full documentation.