Kaan
Kumustekin
Quantitative analysis, macroeconomic research, and financial modeling at the University of Toronto
About Me
I'm a Financial Economics student at the University of Toronto, passionate about applying quantitative analysis and economic theory to solve real-world financial challenges.
Currently, I maintain a 3.95 GPA while pursuing a BSc (Honours) in Financial Economics with a Minor in Mathematics. As a Dean's List Scholar and Learning Assistant in the Economics Department, I combine academic excellence with practical experience in financial modeling, macroeconomic research, and data analysis.
My experience spans from conducting macroeconomic research at Vertige Investment Group to developing Python-based financial models and leading cross-cultural teams at Cletech Digital Signage Solutions. I have demonstrated expertise in DCF modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization while maintaining strong academic performance.
With experience in both academic research and practical finance applications, I am particularly interested in consulting, capital markets, and quantitative finance roles where I can leverage my analytical skills and multicultural perspective to drive strategic decision-making.
Core Competencies
Technical Skills
Financial Analysis
Languages
Experience
Learning Assistant
University of Toronto - Department of Economics
- •Enhanced student academic performance by facilitating targeted one-on-one and group discussions for 40+ students, resulting in significant improvement in economics course comprehension
- •Optimized student resource utilization by directing 20+ students to appropriate university academic support services, improving follow-up success rates by 20%
Macroeconomic Research Analyst
Vertige Investment Group
- •Produced 15+ economic data visualizations using Excel, authoring detailed macroeconomic outlook reports on key events such as German elections and tariffs, providing strategic insights to 50+ analysts
- •Led a 3-person team to develop and present a Python-based Dual Moving Average Crossover model within 2 weeks, boosting backtesting efficiency by 25%
Strategy & Operations Intern
Cletech Digital Signage Solutions
- •Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills by addressing language barriers through English-Turkish translations in 5+ meetings, supporting contract negotiations worth $400K+
- •Reduced reconciliation errors and accelerated monthly close by one day by mapping workflows and automating Excel/Python tracking with batch processing
Director of Finance
Turkish Students Association at UofT
- •Bridged communication gap between 14-member executive team and 100+ students by establishing structured feedback channels
- •Spearheaded financial restructuring by delegating constitutional rewrites and establishing official bookkeeping systems
Fundamentals Program Analyst
Rational Capital Investment Fund
- •Delivered data-driven long/short investment recommendations by developing DCF and comparable analysis models, securing top-tier ranking in competitive analyst program
- •Executed comprehensive financial statement analysis across 10+ investment opportunities
Research Assistant
Ege University - Department of Biochemistry
- •Pioneered diagnostic membrane development, engineering a novel graphene oxide nanocomposite achieving 95% antibody depletion efficiency
- •Applied market analysis capabilities by evaluating production cost structures, identifying potential 30% cost reduction opportunities in the $30B+ proteomics market
Education
BSc (Honours) in Financial Economics
Minor in Mathematics
University of Toronto
Current Courses (Winter 2025)
Notable Completed Courses
Articles & Insights
Exploring financial economics, macroeconomic trends, and quantitative research methodologies
Coming Soon
I'll be sharing in-depth articles on financial markets, macroeconomic trends, Python-based financial modeling, and insights from my research experience.
Upcoming topics: Quantitative analysis techniques, market commentary, economic policy analysis, and financial modeling best practices.
Check back soon for new content, or to discuss specific topics in financial economics.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in discussing finance opportunities, economics research, consulting roles, or potential collaborations in quantitative finance.