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Yaroslav Lysenko

1) Job Title:
Finance & Business Analyst Graduate | CFA Level 1 Candidate

2) Contact Information:
(Calle Santa Teresa n9 29651 Mijas las lagunas, Spain )
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3) Summary:
Highly analytical BBA graduate and CFA Level 1 Candidate with a solid
foundation in corporate finance and asset valuation. Proven strategic
thinker (1700 Chess.com rating) with hands-on experience in portfolio
management and independent micro-business scaling. Eager to drive
data-backed insights and financial modeling accuracy in an investment
or corporate finance role.

4) Skills:
● Core Competencies: Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate
Finance, Capital Allocation, Market & Equity Research, Valuation
Concepts (DCF, CCA), Cash Flow Forecasting.
● Technical Tools: MS Excel (Intermediate: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP,
Financial & Statistical Formulas), MS Office Suite.
● Soft Skills: Strategic Thinking, High Stress Tolerance,
Autonomous Decision-Making, Analytical Mindset, Discipline,
Team Collaboration.
● Languages: Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native), English
(Upper-Intermediate/Advanced – C1), Spanish
(Elementary/Intermediate – B1, actively improving).

5) Experience:

Independent Financial Contractor & Portfolio Research | Self-Employed /
Remote Junior Financial Analyst (Project-Based) | Jan 2024 – Present

● Financial Modeling: Developed and maintained custom
Excel-based discounted cash flow (DCF) and Comparable
Companies Analysis (CCA) models to assess the intrinsic value of
public equities.
● Data Analysis: Extracted and analyzed quarterly corporate
earnings reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to
calculate key financial metrics (EBITDA, ROE, debt-to-equity
ratios).
● Portfolio Management: Formulated asset allocation and dynamic
rebalancing strategies for a private capital portfolio,
benchmarking performance metrics against major indices (S&P
500).
● Market Research: Conducted rigorous macroeconomic trend
analysis and sector research to identify undervalued growth
opportunities in global markets.

6) Interests & Achievements

● Strategic Thinking (Chess): Self-taught chess player with an
active 1600–1700 rating on Chess.com, sharpening pattern
recognition, risk evaluation, and long-term strategic planning.
● Discipline & Culture (Muay Thai): Active practitioner at
Fuengirola Gym. Developed high mental resilience, physical
stamina, and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
● Early Capital Management: Developed a passion for finance at
age 15 by independently managing a personal micro-budget,
achieving a ~100% ROI via long-term currency positions (FX) and
basic Excel tracking.
● Continuous Learning & CFA: Actively preparing for the CFA
Level 1 exam, dedicating 300+ hours of self-study to corporate
finance and equity analysis. Avid reader of macroeconomic
literature and financial news (Bloomberg, Financial Times).

7) Education

Schellhammer Business School | Marbella, Spain
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) | October 2022 – June 2025

● Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting,
Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, Strategic
Management.
● Key Projects: Successfully completed key university business
projects both individually and in multicultural groups, focusing on
financial case studies and market valuation reports.

CFA Institute | Remote
CFA Program Candidate – Level 1 | Expected Exam Date: [November
2026]

Currently engaged in comprehensive self-study covering Financial
Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, and Portfolio
Management.