Nathan Gavin

Financial Analyst | Transamerica

Ames, Iowa, United States

About

Senior Finance student with a solid foundation in Excel, data analytics, and relationship building. Passionate about the dynamic landscape of finance and dedicated to enhancing investment strategies. Seeking an entry level position after graduating in Spring 2026 to apply past intern experience and school coursework at Iowa State University to contribute to strategic financial decision-making.

Experience

  • Transamerica (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Financial Analyst
      Jun 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · Hybrid
      Present

    • Financial Assets Intern
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Remote
      Present

      Managed benefits and payments automation funds for multiple international clients, tracking and recording requests daily to ensure accurate payments and sufficient liquidity for transactions totaling millions of dollars. Actively participated in department meetings, collaborating with team members to review financial data, discuss discrepancies, and enhance financial asset processes Oversaw and evaluated a daily pricing file to support policy and fee tracking, utilizing Excel macros to streamline analysis and reporting

    • Financial Operations Intern
      Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · Remote
      Mastered various financial systems while completing over 300 journal entries to optimize reconciliations and automate workflow procedures Facilitated and led weekly advisory meetings with experienced staff to obtain feedback and knowledge, enhancing project outcomes and processes Tested and evaluated cross-departmental file storage application, documented system performance, and presented results with colleagues

  • Summer Associate at Village of Winfield Public Works
    May 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Collaborated with team to plan and perform work in the public works department Communicated and summarized public works projects and information to citizens Leveraged prior experience to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to team success