Finance Professional

Tanaka

Chasara

Asset Management

MSc Finance candidate at the University of Bridgeport with hands-on experience in investment analysis, portfolio optimization, and capital allocation across $20M+ in managed assets.

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Tanaka Chasara
$20M+
Assets Analyzed
40%
IRR Achieved
SIE
FINRA Certified
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Experience

Professional
Background

May 2025 – Present

Bridgeport, CT

Resident Assistant

University of Bridgeport

  • Built and maintained relationships with 120+ residents, providing personalized support and financial guidance with a 75% first-contact resolution rate.
  • Implemented safety protocols and emergency procedures, resulting in a 60% reduction in incident reports.
  • Facilitated user feedback cycles and conflict resolution, translating needs into actionable reports for 3 administrative departments.

Jan 2023 – Dec 2024

Harare, ZW

Investment Analyst

Inyasha Boards Cutting and Edging Pvt Ltd

  • Analyzed asset allocation and capital reallocation strategies for a $1.5M portfolio, ensuring alignment with evolving market conditions.
  • Identified strategies that reduced downside risk by 12% across $20M in investment cases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve 30+ weekly client cases, improving service efficiency.

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

Harare, ZW

Financial Analyst Intern

Harare City Council

  • Provided financial guidance translating complex data into actionable recommendations supporting $7.4M in allocation decisions.
  • Designed dynamic cash flow forecasting models that improved capital planning accuracy by 60%.
  • Strengthened internal controls and variance analysis, improving financial reporting accuracy by 19%.
Projects

Finance
Projects

Citi Finance · July 2025

Portfolio Optimization & Investment Analysis

Conducted financial needs and risk analysis across four investment scenarios totaling $20M, identifying strategies that reduced downside risk by 12% while aligning with client risk tolerance.

  • Developed DCF, NPV, and IRR valuation models analyzing $1.5M projected cash flows
  • Achieved a 40% IRR, exceeding return targets by 87%
  • Analyzed 4 investment scenarios across a $20M portfolio
DCFNPVIRRRisk Analysis

Citi Finance · July 2025

Capital Allocation & Risk Strategy

Developed comprehensive capital allocation strategies and risk frameworks for institutional investment cases, presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

  • Built multi-scenario risk models for institutional clients
  • Aligned capital deployment strategies with defined risk tolerance objectives
  • Delivered executive-ready financial insights supporting time-sensitive decisions
Portfolio ConstructionScenario AnalysisValuation
Skills

Investment

Portfolio ConstructionAsset AllocationValuation Modeling (DCF, NPV, IRR)Risk & Scenario AnalysisCapital Allocation

Banking

Retail Banking OperationsRelationship BankingCustomer Relationship ManagementClient Advisory

Technical

Advanced ExcelPower BISQLFinancial ReportingData Visualization

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) — FINRA
Education

Jan 2025 – Dec 2026

Master of Science in Finance

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

Mar 2019 – Dec 2022

BSc Honors in Accountancy

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Chinhoyi, ZW

Certification

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

FINRA — Passed 03/10/2026

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