Ryan McVicker

2900 Park Newport Apt 424

Newport Beach, California 92660
614-330-1820
ryanmcvicker@gmail.com
Credit Analyst ~ Economic Strategist ~ Portfolio Manager
Providing Value through Fundamental Analysis, Financial Markets
Knowledge and Technical Proficiency

Investment Expertise ~ Business Strengths

* Fundamental Credit Analysis
* Executive Management Review
* Sector Relative-Valuation
* Organic Growth Estimation
* Financial Modeling Projections
* Portfolio Construction/Attribution
* Economic Indicators/Metrics
* Foreign Currency Markets
* Macroeconomic Theory
* Investment Risk Evaluation
* Financial Data Automation
* Bloomberg (Workstation & API)
* Capital IQ Data Sourcing
* SNL/Intex/MarkIt/LehmanLive
* Excel/VBA Proficiency

Professional Experience
Pacific Investment Mgmt Co (PIMCO) ... Newport Beach,
California February 2009 to May 2010
Global investment solutions provider with more than 1,300 dedicated
professionals in 10 countries; manages investments for wide range of
clients, including public and private pension and retirement plans
and others assets on behalf of more than 8 million people in U.S. and
millions more worldwide; also serve as advisors and asset managers to
companies, central banks, educational institutions, financial
advisors, foundations and endowments.
Credit Analyst, Advisory Consultant
Functioned in problem-solving role with simultaneous accountability
for creation of scenario-specific, fully-linked 3 statement financial
projections (for senior credit analysts covering healthcare,
pipelines, technology and metals & mining sectors) while also
managing special projects (combination of macroeconomic and financial
data analysis with Excel and Visual Basic coding) for Global Head of
Credit Research.
Scope of responsibilities included debt-issuing company analysis,
contribution to bond price range assignments, and estimation of
company margins, metrics and organic growth (for use in senior
analyst write-ups utilized by portfolio managers to construct and
execute portfolios); simultaneously completed projects for Credit,
MBS, Advisory and Portfolio Managers.
* Facilitated $4 million advisory revenue increase through
contribution to MAV1 project; played instrumental role in development
of fully-functional client interface for analysis of client CLO
portfolio; included design of Asset-backed Commercial Paper (ABCP)
model structure and dynamically linked data sources for model
automation (using combination of VBA programming, Excel Macros,
Bloomberg API, Capital IQ and SNL).
- Selected to deliver MAV1 model methodology during final
presentation to client and requested by client to deliver
presentation to additional investment managers in Montreal offices.
* Contributed to development of HY Strategy Packet for March 2010
Forum; provided charts backing investment strategy presented by Head
of High Yield at strategy forum; involved in meetings vetting
strategy and appointed to collect data to create charts.
* Collected, filtered and utilized data from over 96,000 loans and
created CMBS model for multiple loan types (under diverse extension
and recovery lag scenarios) resulting in CMBS tranche pricing using
Intex (for Federal Reserve TALF program's selection process);
provided just 72 hours to complete and present project to ABS/MBS
desk.
* Coordinated credit review process project bringing in $2 million
in advisory fees; coordinated 15 analysts and aggregated data;
managed time-table and hit milestones; delivered project on-time
resulting in high client satisfaction.
* Provided expanded analysis from financial statements, for
quantitative analysis of economic indicators, financial metrics, and
model automation through initiated use of additional data providers,
including Capital IQ and SNL Financial.
* Increased productivity by automating financial models through use
of live data feeds; enabled senior credit analysts to assume more
work from portfolio managers; trained analysts on Capital IQ and MS
Excel and focused on best practices; developed add-ins to automate
time-consuming manual computations and equations.
* Created multiple models used by Credit Research, PIMCO Advisory,
Portfolio Management, and ABS/MBS desks.

Docstoc.com ... Santa Monica, California December 2006 to January 2008

Premier online community and marketplace to locate and share
professional documents; includes free and for purchase legal,
business, financial, technical, and educational documents; operations
supported by 10 full-time employees.
Director of Content Management
Spearheaded objective locating, acquiring and building volume of
website content; engaged in discussions with partners providing
documents as well as marketing opportunities; assisted with
development of defined risk-tolerance policy (avoiding lawsuits
affecting and causing competitors to cease operations).
* Instrumental in company launch including business strategy,
feasibility testing, and communications with programmers in India and
Ukraine.
* Maintained operating costs through development of cross-promotion
partnerships with content providers.

Inspired Homes ... Columbus, Ohio November 2003 to July 2006

Real estate investment company specializing in purchase of single-
family residential properties; business model focused on providing
homes to buyers on rent-to-own and lease-option bases, creation of
liquidity in mid-level residential space and return on invested
capital.
Real Estate Investment Manager
Orchestrated and executed full-scale operations with complete
responsibility for finances, budgeting and overall profit/loss;
spearheaded business strategy planning and execution, property
identification and due diligence, seller background checks, purchase
negotiations and closings, rehab project management, coordination of
property lessees, and assistance with tenant purchase financing
(through partner mortgage companies).
* Enhanced business through partnerships developed with 3 other
investment companies; enabled involvement in 26 properties as both
primary buyer and interested party.
* Increased business productivity by strategically identifying and
pursuing viable purchases; facilitated through execution of marketing
campaign to initiate business activity and response to callers
addressing property size and mortgage details.
* Administered and optimized funds ensuring positive cash flow;
included money generated from seller contribution to closing as well
as rents paid (over and above debt service).
* Maximized return on capital through effective budgeting of
operating expenses (allocated to marketing campaigns, public notary
certification, office furniture, rental signs, remote key locks and
utilities).

Meeder Financial ... Columbus, Ohio October 2002 to October 2003

Full-service investment management firm specializing in development
and implementation of investment solutions for Financial Advisors and
relative clients; investment teams offer diverse management styles
and innovative approaches including equity, fixed income, cash
management, fund-of-funds management and asset allocation solutions
incorporating both strategic and tactical investment strategies.
Mutual Fund and Annuity Trader, Market Analyst
Responsible for all fund trading activities, including trade
preparation, execution and confirmation, and management of portfolio
balances, positions and cash flows; simultaneously streamlined
trading operations to increase overall trade efficiency (trading less
while maintaining same level of client service); researched
securities, securities markets and conducted portfolio analysis.
* Instrumental in increasing assets under management $62 million
through collaboration with investment department director on
investment proposal for major client; demonstrated use of internal
mutual funds with similar metrics (as outside funds) resulting in
increased fund profitability and client savings through discounted
management fees.
* Successfully decreased trading platforms 50% through use of MS
Excel and VBA code; virtually eliminated typing errors as solution
enabled entry into single location versus 5 locations previously
required.
* Ensured integrity of communications with portfolio managers and
increased accuracy of trading through development of trading
confirmation sheets; ultimately eliminated ambiguity of selections
with increased confidence executing position responsibilities.

Legg Mason Wood Walker ... Columbus, Ohio & Washington, DC May 2000
to August 2001
Diversified global asset manager offering broad spectrum of equity,
fixed income, liquidity and alternative solutions, from mutual funds
and college savings plans to variable annuities and separately
managed accounts.
Customer Service Representative, Assistant to Branch Manager
Conducted portfolio modeling for prospective clients, with 32%
conversion rate; strengthened relations between financial advisor and
clients through social and professional relationship-building events.

Additional Career History

Efficient Business Computer Solutions ... Columbus, Ohio & Malibu,
California May 1995 to December 2006
Mid-level technology consulting company catering to small real
estate and home construction businesses; specialized in computer
systems, websites and application training to streamline and improve
business operations.
Technology Consultant
Administered operations including marketing and business
development, technology consulting projects, and budgeting, billing
and payables; included both on- and off-site services generated as
billable hours; utilized programs including Adobe Photoshop and
Macromedia Dreamweaver.

Education & Professional Development

Pepperdine University ... Malibu, California
MBA, Finance, 2008 ~ G.P.A. 3.8
Advanced Financial Accounting ~ Cost Accounting ~ Applied Data
Analysis ~ Quantitative Business Analysis ~ Valuation of Real Options
Managerial Economics ~ Macroeconomic Analysis ~ Business Valuation
Management of Financial Risk ~ Education Investment Fund ~
Financial Modeling ~ Debt Securities ~ Business Law ~ Negotiation and
Resolution of Business Disputes ~ Strategic Management
The American University ... Washington, DC
BSBA, Finance, 2001 ~ GPA 3.77 ~ magna cum laude ~ Dean's List
CFA Program
Level 3 Candidate, June 4, 2011
Ethical Standards ~ Quantitative Methods ~ Economics ~ Financial
Statement Analysis ~ Corporate Finance ~ Equities ~ Fixed Income ~
Derivatives ~ Alternative Investments ~ Portfolio Management
MBA International Studies
Wellingkar University ... Mumbai, India ~ Qufu Normal University ...
Qufu, China

Professional Organizations
Candidate - CFA Institute
SIFMA Financial Management Society
Beta Gamma Sigma
Community Contributions
Habitat for Humanity
Challenged Athletes Foundation

Keywords:
Portfolio Manager, Economic Strategist, Securities Analyst,
Investment Associate, Research Analyst