Owen Cherry

About Owen Cherry

A passionate, driven, and personable student-athlete at Valparaiso University with a Finance Major. Originally from the greater Chicagoland area. Through my studies at Valparaiso University, I have developed a strong foundation in business principles and analytical thinking while pursuing my Bachelor\'s degree in Finance. The rigorous curriculum, combined with experiential learning opportunities, has allowed me to develop both technical and interpersonal skills, which significantly aided my preparation for the professional workplace. During my time on the Valparaiso University football team, I cultivated values of a strong work ethic, an ability to lead, resilience, and perseverance that now guide my decisions and empower my daily life.

Experience

1. Risk Management Intern

   Wintrust Financial Corporation

   May 2025 — Present · Rosemont, IL, US

   Conducted in-depth credit risk analysis & reviews of counterparties to assess the quality of management, earnings, asset quality, capital adequacy, liquidity, and market risk- Analyzed company financial statements to identify credit risks, key financial ratios, and profitability trends to provide risk rating recommendations to third-party risk management in support of the vendor onboarding process- Utilized credit agency tools (Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, Bloomberg, etc.) to complete model risk assessments and determine company risk ratings- Gained in-depth understanding of Wintrust’s risk appetite, credit risk framework, and workflow processes of enterprise-wide corporate risk management.

Education

• Valparaiso University

  Sophomore

  2022 — 2026