James Gao
OSU ’27 | Finance & Economics | Investment Banking & Asset Management
- Role
- Investment Analyst at Umiuni Hedge Fund
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Gao
Undergraduate student with hands-on experience in investment banking and a deep interest in financial markets, valuation, and entrepreneurship. I’ve developed strong technical skills through real-world exposure, ranging from building DCF and comparable company models to supporting M&A pitchbooks and market research. Whether it’s evaluating a company’s intrinsic value or bootstrapping a real estate business from scratch, I’m passionate about solving problems with numbers, strategy, and grit.Currently seeking opportunities in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance to continue growing in high-impact, analytical roles.
Experience
Investment Analyst
Dec 2025 — Present · Fresno, CA, US
Analyzed equity market data using Excel and Python to track price movements, volume trends, and factor exposures, supporting portfolio monitoring and investment insights.Built and maintained data dashboards to summarize equity performance, sector allocation, and risk metrics (e.g, returns, volatility, beta) for internal reporting.Assisted in cleaning, validating, and organizing large financial datasets from sources such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or public filings to ensure data accuracy and consistency.Supported investment and research teams by conducting basic quantitative analysis, back-testing simple strategies, and preparing data-driven exhibits for presentations and investment memos.
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Beijing National Day School
Higher National Diploma, Economics
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