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Chris Heffelfinger

Highly Skilled Financial Analyst

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About Me

Penn State Finance graduate and active market participant with five years of real-world trading and investing experience. My background in valuation, behavioral finance, and risk analysis has taught me how to make disciplined, data-driven decisions under pressure. I approach every opportunity with a focus on process — identifying inefficiencies, constructing strategies, and managing risk through conviction rather than emotion. I thrive under pressure because I’ve learned that volatility reveals who’s prepared and who’s guessing. What drives me isn’t luck or short-term wins, but the consistent pursuit of excellence over time. I’m not afraid of long hours or steep learning curves as I see them as investments in myself, and most importantly I am willing to work harder than anyone else because I genuinely want it more.

Career Objective

My mission is to raise my own performance standard in everything I do and use this drive to propel my career to insane heights that most people call delusional. The finance industry is competitive by nature, but I view competition as an internal challenge rather than an external one. Results matter, but how they’re achieved matters more. Over time, I want to become the person others trust for accuracy and dependability under pressure.

Skills

- Equity & Market Analysis
- Portfolio & Risk Management
- Financial Modeling & Tools
- Options & Derivatives Trading
- Behavioral Finance & Decision Psychology
- Portfolio Construction & Asset Allocation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Workflow Automation with AI
- AI Tools Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration

"Why Should We Hire You?"

I’m not looking for just a job; I’m looking for a place where I can compete, contribute value fast, and grow into a top performer. The reason to hire me is simple — I rely on measurable outcomes. Everything I do is built around preparation, execution, and follow-through. I’m not interested in coasting or staying comfortable; I’m motivated by improving, learning, and outperforming expectations. I value environments that reward people who show up with discipline and deliver consistent results. You’ll get someone who takes ownership from day one and keeps finding ways to add value beyond what’s asked. If you are looking for someone who refuses to settle for average, I am ready to prove that I can deliver more than what’s expected.

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Conatct Information

Chris Heffelfinger
220 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(724)-216-7243
[email protected]

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager,
If you want someone who won’t settle for mediocrity, I’m prepared to exceed every expectation. Graduating with a Finance degree from Penn State (May 2025), I bring expertise in valuation, modeling, and risk management—combined with the determination, grit, and drive to make an immediate impact for your company.While many graduates emphasize internships, I committed the last five years to full-time trading and portfolio management. Beginning with a modest amount, I independently scaled my portfolio to the mid–six figures. Every trade I executed was grounded in a documented thesis, with catalysts, downside risks, and exit strategies clearly defined. This experience—earned with real capital at stake—has taught me to balance conviction with risk management, adapt quickly to changing market conditions, and remain accountable to results.What truly sets me apart, however, is my competitive drive. I am determined to outwork and outperform expectations, with the singular goal of becoming a top performer in the finance industry. As Robert Frost wrote, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by.” Like that path, my decision to dedicate myself fully to trading and portfolio management may be unconventional, but it has shaped me into someone prepared to deliver unique value and results. If you are looking for someone who refuses to settle for average, I am ready to prove that I can deliver more than what’s expected.Sincerely,Chris Heffelfinger