Zach Riedy
82 Rolling Links Blvd. Oak Ridge, TN 37830
riedy.15@osu.edu | (865) 235-8379
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
May 2015
Specialization: Finance and Economics
GPA:3.66/4.00
• National Buckeye Scholarship Recipient: Competitive award for high achieving out of state students.
• Honors Cohort: One of 30 students selected for academic program focused on applied learning, leadership, and
group projects.
• Fisher Futures: One of 12 selected by faculty to participate in highly competitive industry group to prepare
students for careers in investment banking.
• Wall Street Prep: Certified in financial modeling and business valuation using DCF, LBO, M&A, and
comparables models.
London School of Economics
London, UK
Summer School
July 2013 –August 2013
• Courses in Development Economics and Environmental Economics & Sustainable Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.
Columbus, OH
Investments Intern
October 2012 – April 2013
• Reconciled quarter end research analyst reports for equities in each of the seven funds and created internal
portfolio commentaries.
• Implemented improvements to client relationship management system to increase firm-wide efficiency.
• Created annual institutional client reviews and synthesized attribution reports to prepare for client calls.
• Provided supporting analysis to the client portfolio management and sales teams.
UBS Financial Services
Knoxville, TN
Financial Advisor Intern
June 2012 – August 2012
• Analyzed client holdings and helped rebalance portfolios to achieve optimal asset allocation.
• Prospected and compiled reports on mutual funds using Morningstar database.
• Participated in meetings with investment and insurance industry professionals.
Merrill Lynch
Columbus, OH
Wealth Management Intern
January 2012 – March 2012
• Organized client database and integrated files from newly acquired branch office.
• Created database of over 500 new clients with corresponding account information.
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Deloitte Consulting Battle for Ohio Case Competition
Dayton, OH
Participant
November 2012
• Prepared and presented a long-term supply chain strategy for Apple, Inc.
• Finalist; Group placed 3rd in overall competition
Student Athlete Support Services Office
Columbus, OH
Tutor
August 2013 - present
• Tutored student athletes in Introductory Finance and Microeconomics.
Undergraduate Finance Association
• Attended company presentations that highlighted an array of positions within finance.
• Finalist in 2012 Fisher College of Business stock competition and presented investment strategy to committee
of club executives and an industry professional.
Buckeye Undergraduate Consulting Club
Membership Development Executive
• Overhauled organizational structure by creating a comprehensive strategy to educate members and further
develop their professional skills.
INTERESTS
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Basketball | Distance Running | Guitar | International Travel | Reading