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Rob Wilson

Investment Analyst

San Francisco, California

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Senior Equity Research Analyst

    2023

    Founder and lead analyst of a premier boutique equity research firm specializing in the consumer sector. Provided trade/investment ideas to large, consumer-focused institutional investors. Combined industry expertise, earnings quality analytics, and primary research to yield alpha generating, largely contrarian, forward EPS estimates.

  • Investment Analyst

    2015 - 2022

    Consumer sector equity analyst (consultant). Supported senior partner with $2 billion to $3 billion of concentrated exposure (primarily short). Provided long-term investment convictions and tactical trading recommendations. Comprehensive idea generation and due diligence on existing positions and potential new investments.

  • Senior Equity Research Analyst

    2001 - 2015

    Founder and lead analyst of a premier boutique equity research firm specializing in the consumer sector. Provided trade/investment ideas to large, consumer-focused institutional investors. Combined industry expertise, earnings quality analytics, and primary research to yield alpha generating, largely contrarian, forward EPS estimates.

1999 - 2001

  • Treasurer & Director FP&A

    1999 - 2001

    Managed treasury operations, annual budgeting process/analytics, financial forecasting, and financial performance measurement for multi-channel, upscale home furnishings retailer.

1998 - 1999

  • Assistant Treasurer & FP&A

    1998 - 1999

    Managed treasury operations, commercial insurance, and assisted with strategic initiatives for a multi-channel children’s apparel retailer.

1998 - 1999

  • Senior Derivatives Analyst

    1998 - 1999

    Responsible for the valuation and P&L reporting for four derivatives primary dealer and trading portfolios. Role relocated to Chicago following Bank of America’s merger with NationsBank.

  • Senior Derivatives Analyst

    1995 - 1998

    Middle-office position providing analytical support to Balance Sheet Risk Management division traders who developed and implemented strategies to hedge corporate interest rate risk and manage earnings.

1986 - 1990

  • Cryptologic Technician

    1986 - 1990

    1 year of cryptologic training. Collected and evaluated time sensitive foreign military and diplomatic communications. Awarded two Letters of Commendation. E-5 (rank at honorable discharge).