Accounting & Finance student Securitization Analyst

Marist University senior in Accounting & Finance specializing in structured finance, valuation, and data-driven automation. Skilled in building financial models, streamlining processes with Excel/VBA and Python, and leveraging tools like Bloomberg Terminal and Power BI to deliver insights and efficiency.

GPA 3.65BS Accounting & Finance
Excel • VBA • PythonData analysis & automation
Bloomberg • Power BICertifications: BMC, BFF, IRS VITA
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About

I’m Joseph Paolo, a senior at Marist University pursuing a B.S. in Accounting & Finance, with plans for CPA and CFA credentials. I have experience across audit, tax, and financial services, and recently concentrated on securitization with hands-on exposure to RMBS/ABS due diligence and modeling.

Securitization (RMBS/ABS) Financial Valuation (DCF/DDM) Financial Modeling Audit & Assurance Tax Automation Data Analysis (Excel/VBA/Python) Power BI

What I bring

  • Hands-on securitization exposure at Deloitte (AUP reviews, stratifications, replines).
  • Audit, tax, and finance internships across public accounting and financial services.
  • Strong data analysis, modeling, and automation skills (Excel/VBA/Python).

Technical Skills

Excel Excel
Python Python
VBA VBA
Power BI Power BI
Bloomberg Terminal Bloomberg
Terminal

Experience

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Deloitte & Touche

Securitization Intern

Audit & Assurance • Jersey City, NJ • Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

  • Reviewed Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) for structured finance transactions.
  • Built stratifications/replines in CAS; tied collateral to client records.
  • Ran due diligence on loan pools and reconciled to offering docs.
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PKF O'Connor Davies

Audit Intern

Financial Statement Audit • Newburgh, NY • Jan 2025 – May 2025

  • Tested cash, expenses, assets, liabilities; built CCH workpapers.
  • Imported trial balances, reconciled GL, assisted with AJE prep.
  • Supported GAAP-compliant financial statement reviews.
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Greystone Equity Fund

Accounting/Reporting Specialist

Student-Managed Investment Fund • Marist University • Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Contributed to fund operations with $350,000 AUM.
  • Analyzed IT, Communications, and Industrials sectors using Bloomberg, Morningstar, and Value Line.
  • Performed valuation, modeling, and reporting to support investment decisions.
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RBT CPA's

Audit Intern

Financial Statement Audit • Newburgh, NY • Jun 2024 – Jul 2024

  • Performed audit procedures, created workpapers, supported on-site.
  • Gathered documentation via QuickBooks Online.
  • Rolled forward audits, verified GL balances, reviewed JE support.
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New York Tax Strategies Inc.

Tax Intern

Tax Services • Staatsburg, NY • Apr 2024 – Jun 2024

  • Prepared tax returns using UltraTax CS.
  • Built pivot-based dashboards for cost-cutting insights.
  • Compared multi-year client metrics and returns.
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Equitable Holdings Inc.

Finance Intern

Corporate Finance • New York, NY • Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

  • Analyzed competitor financials with interns in month-long project.
  • Presented findings to CFO and Treasury team.
  • Supported strategic finance, reporting, and valuation efforts.

Projects & Publications

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“Real Changes or Empty Promises”

CPA Journal • Jul/Aug 2025

  • Explored how regulation and politics shape Fortune 500 DEI disclosures.
  • Discussed implications of Executive Order 14173 on ESG reporting.
  • Read article
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GOOG Analyst Report

Greystone Equity Fund • Fall 2024

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INTU Analyst Report

Greystone Equity Fund • Fall 2024

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ODFL Analyst Report

Greystone Equity Fund • Fall 2024

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Investment Analysis of Salesforce, Kroger, and The Gabelli Growth Fund

Investment Analysis • Spring 2024

  • Valuation and thesis development for public equities and mutual funds.
  • Used Bloomberg Terminal, Morningstar, and FactSet for comps and modeling.
  • View full report (PDF)
Excel Waterfall Model

Waterfall Model

Excel VBA • Structured Finance • Spring 2025

  • Developed a dynamic waterfall cash flow model in Excel (VBA) to simulate RMBS/ABS tranche distributions.
  • Modeled prepayment, default, and recovery scenarios for loan-level cash flows.
  • Download model (.xlsm)
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Alphabet Sustainability Report

Research Project • Spring 2025

  • Evaluated Alphabet’s ESG disclosures and sustainability initiatives.
  • Assessed risks and opportunities related to environmental metrics.
  • View report (PDF)

Contact

Open to internships and projects in securitization, credit, and equity research. Fastest way to reach me: email.

Email: joeypaolo03@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-paolo12

Résumé

Open or download my latest résumé (PDF).