Luke Schindler

Finance & Business Analyst | USC Marshall Graduate

United States

About

USC Marshall finance graduate with experience across private wealth, auditing, and global operations. I bring value through detailed financial analysis and research that identifies opportunities and translates complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making. I'm driven by learning, solving real problems, and building toward a purpose-driven career in finance and technology. Learn more at: lukeschindler.com

Experience

  • Private Wealth Management Intern at William Blair
    Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

    - Performed investment research supporting Walsh, Amar and Associates advisory team portfolio decisions - Evaluated market conditions and securities using FactSet and equity reports to deliver data-driven recommendations - Analyzed sector-specific trends and wrote detailed analyses of mutual funds, interval funds, direct indexes, and private credit - Published equity research and market analysis on lukeschindler.com, developing investment theses across multiple sectors

  • Audit Intern at Grant Thornton (US)
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    - Completed quarterly filings for publicly traded companies including balance sheet consolidations and derivative roll forwards - Prepared analyst expectation memos, management representation letters, and test of controls narratives

  • Purchasing Intern at Kempinski Hotels
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    - Produced pricing records for hotel inventory in Priority ERP and contributed to purchasing negotiations

  • Project Analyst at CKH Group
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    - Streamlined statutory reporting by developing SAP workflow for Fortune 500 client and achieved 100% state registration fulfillment - Developed standard operating procedures for global teams with non-English speaking members, improving cross-functional collaboration

  • Tax Analyst Intern at CKH Group
    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 · 9 mos

    - Optimized accounts payable in SAP achieving consistency across global operations - Developed and distributed weekly financial visibility reports and compiled tax data for state and federal projections