Michelle Ko

Experience

1. Vice President Equity Research Management

   Credit Suisse

   Jun 2011 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Talent Acquisition • Lead all associate/intern sourcing, recruiting, and hiring for 45 Research Teams – hired 500+ seats • Developed relationships with leading university programs to grow talent pipeline • Managed human capital costs by creating a global headcount analysis report Talent Management, Development, and Training • Managed Human Capital for both Equity Research Associates (100+ associates) and Administrative Assistants & Clerks. Responsibilities included training, conducting performance reviews, handling the promotion process, and conflict resolution • Lead all associate training efforts, including financial modeling workshops, writing classes, mock call/presentation training, best practices speaker series, and Sales teach-ins • Elevated institutional knowledge sharing by developing the Equity Research Wiki, a repository for best practices, various internal initiatives, and processes used to onboard new employees Research Review • Vetted senior analyst research pitches related to initiations, reinstatements, and ratings changes as a member of the Research Review Committee Compliance • Vetted external experts for Research client events (conferences, calls, field trips, etc.) • Approved all Research related gifts and entertainment, jet travel, and other expenses

Education

• Pace University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting

• Cornell University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General