Darren Lee
Cairns,Qld
Summary
Experienced professional with over 20 years of management, research, analysis, educating and problem solving experience. Excited to return to the workforce and apply skills and experience to make a positive contribution in a dynamic professional environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
ESG Research Services Australia (consultant to Regnan Governance Research & Engagement Pty Ltd)
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Provide complex and innovative Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) quantitative research and written reports to client
- Develop complex modelling to examine the financial performance / risk models employing Regnan’s propriety company ESG ratings data
- Research the impact of ESG factors on the financial performance and risk of equity investment portfolios
- Deliver detailed quantitative results and written reports to client.
Research Fellow
Griffith University
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Produce high quality publishable research and successfully contribute to Griffith University’s ESG research profile
- Work in collaboration with other lecturers / researchers interested in ESG research.
Senior Lecturer (Finance)
University of Queensland
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Provide engaging seminars at undergraduate, Masters and MBA levels, produce innovative research and reflect the University’s ethos
- Undertake sound academic research with the aim of publishing in highly rated academic and industry publications
- Supervise and mentor honours, masters and PhD students undertaking higher research degrees
- Contribute to University ethos, various committees and the wider community.
Lecturer, PhD Candidate (Finance)
Monash University
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provide engaging seminars at postgraduate Masters and honours levels, complete my honours, and PhD and publish quality research
- Complete my honours with a 1st class and then commence my PhD.
Portfolio Manager / Head of Research
Australian Unity Funds Management Ltd (AUFM)
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Design, implement and manage the internal research and investment capabilities and numerous investment portfolios at AUFM
- Undertake extensive research across a wide range of fund managers, their respective capabilities and product offerings
- Execute the role of Portfolio Supervisor for the Australian Equity Trust, Leaders Imputation Trust, International Share-market Trust, and Emerging Companies Trust
- Present monthly reports, commentary and research strategies to management, the investment committee and Board of Directors.
Research / Quantitative Analyst
Austplanners Asset Management. Ltd
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Provide quantitative, qualitative research and performance and analyses across a range of investment products and services
- Responsible for performance and quantitative analyses across the full range of Austplanners investment products
- Assist and advise financial planners on investment strategies and relevant issues
- Present monthly reports, commentary and research strategies to the investment committee and Board of Directors.
Education
Skills
- Strength in research
- Strong analytical skills
- Research methods
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Developing Presentations and Reports
- Statistical skills
- Financial modelling skills
- Methodical
- Analytical Thinking
- Data collection and analysis
Attributesskills
- Management – successful management and delivery of courses over 11 years comprising a few dozen to over 800 students per subject (class), whilst successfully managing a team of up to 15 support staff.
- Research, analysis and written reports – published 16 highly rated academic journal papers and industry publications.
- Project management – experience managing the most demanding projects, either independently or as part of a team.
- Team work collaborative – supervised, mentored and collaborated with fellow staff, honours, masters and PhD students undertaking higher research degrees to finish their studies and publish quality research.
- Innovative – developed the first Australian Financial Literacy free online platform to help staff, students, and the broader community to assess, learn and then improve their financial literacy.
- Quantitative skills– high level of quantitative, statistical and financial modelling skills.
References available upon request.
References available upon request.
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Work Preference
Work Type
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option4-day work weekTimeline
Research Analyst
ESG Research Services Australia (consultant to Regnan Governance Research & Engagement Pty Ltd)
01.2019 - 01.2019
Research Fellow
Griffith University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Lecturer (Finance)
University of Queensland
01.2005 - 01.2016
Lecturer, PhD Candidate (Finance)
Monash University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Portfolio Manager / Head of Research
Australian Unity Funds Management Ltd (AUFM)
01.1999 - 01.2002
Research / Quantitative Analyst
Austplanners Asset Management. Ltd
01.1998 - 01.1999
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