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Taylor Brooks
Financial Analyst · CFA Level II Candidate
Chicago, IL 60601
(555) 456-7890
taylor.brooks@email.com
linkedin.com/in/taylorbrooks
Professional Summary

Detail-oriented financial analyst with 4 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance. Skilled in building complex financial models, conducting due diligence on $50M–$500M transactions, and delivering data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders. CFA Level II candidate with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, capital markets, and portfolio management.

Professional Experience
Financial Analyst Jul 2020 – Present
Lakefront Capital Partners  ·  Chicago, IL
  • Build LBO, DCF, and comparable company models supporting $50M–$500M M&A transactions across industrials and healthcare sectors.
  • Prepare confidential information memoranda (CIM) and management presentations for 15+ live client engagements annually.
  • Conduct industry research and competitive analysis for 20+ target company evaluations per year.
  • Streamlined monthly financial close process by redesigning Excel reporting suite, reducing close cycle by 3 business days.
Junior Financial Analyst Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
Midwest Advisory Group  ·  Chicago, IL
  • Supported senior analysts on 4 closed transactions totaling $220M in aggregate deal value.
  • Maintained and updated financial models with weekly investment assumption revisions and sensitivity tables.
Finance Intern May – Aug 2019
Global Trust Bank  ·  Chicago, IL
  • Assisted with credit risk analysis for commercial loan portfolio exceeding $500M across 80+ accounts.
  • Created Excel dashboards tracking weekly portfolio performance metrics; presented findings to 3 senior managers.