Pomjin Choi

EDUCATION:

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF), May 2002

-          The MSCF is a joint degree program of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Finance. It integrates sophisticated mathematical techniques (stochastic calculus) with finance theory to address various derivatives and risk management issues

Master of Science in Industrial Administration (MBA), May 1997

-          Concentration in Finance and Information System

Sogang University Seoul, Korea

-          B.A. in Business Administration, 1991. Concentration in Finance and Accounting

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HONORS:

  • Graduated Carnegie Mellon MBA with distinction/University honors (MSCF does not offer distinction)
  • Member of Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society
  • Awarded first place in Securities Trading Case Competition for Business Schools sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Reuters on April 5, 1997

EXPERIENCE:

Deutsche Bank AG, Seoul Branch Seoul, Korea

Director, Head of Global Credit Trading - Korea                                          May 2007-present

  • Responsible for Credit Trading, Private Equity, Infrastructure Equity Investment, and Principal Finance activities in Korea.  

Woori Private Equity Seoul, Korea

Managing Director, Head of Investment Team                                                February 2006-April 2007

  • Set up private equity operation and successfully raised KRW 344Bn in Private Equity Fund and KRW 150Bn Matching Fund for a start-up Private Equity Fund of Woori Financial Group (parent of Woori Bank)
  • Sourced and reviewed various deals

Consus Asset Management Seoul, Korea

Head of Alternative Investment / Chief Investment Officer                              November 2004-August 2005

  • Originate and execute private equity deals.  Also responsible for raising commitments from limited partners.  Raised W388Bn firm commitment in an unsuccessful bidding for Jinro (partnered with CJ) and raised W17Bn firm commitment for a minority investment project

Samsung Securities Seoul, Korea

Director, M&A                                                                                                February 2003-November 2004

  • Marketed and provided strategic and restructuring advisory services to corporate clients.  Led deal sourcing activities and execution of deals. Advised Samsung Restructuring office and the Korean Government on an Ad Hoc basis

Morgan Stanley New York, NY

Vice President, Corporate Finance Department                                             December 2000-May 2001

Associate, Corporate Finance Department                                                     April 2000-November 2000

  • Developed strategic dialogues with chemical companies and several energy companies. Marketed and provided general corporate finance services, including strategic advisory and capital raising executions to the clients
  • Explored strategic alternatives with complicated financial models, buyer space research, and extensive financial analyses including valuation, LBO analyses, credit implications, accretion/dilution, ability-to-pay, and tax implications.  Prepared client presentation materials, board presentations and rating agency presentations
  • Brought in a $420MM sell side M&A transaction from a company with whom Morgan Stanley did not previously have a major relationship (sold OSCA, Inc. to BJ Services)

Salomon Smith Barney New York, NY                                                       August 1997-March 2000

Associate, Investment Banking Division

  • Investment banking generalist and later joined the chemicals group.  Business development and execution roles mostly with chemical, automotive, and telecom companies 
  • Performed valuation, accretion/dilution analysis, various credit analysis, and prepared presentations for business development.  Drafted offering memorandums for sell-side M&A and financing transactions

The Bank Of Boston (currently FleetBoston) Seoul, Korea                         April, 1992-June, 1995

Junior Account Officer, Corporate Banking Department

  • Called on corporate clients, mostly the Korean top 20 business groups and top 5 leasing companies jointly with primary account officers
  • Performed credit and industry analyses in various industries including automobiles, heavy industry, iron & steel, beverages, pharmaceutical, electronics, trading, construction, cement, leasing, and chemicals.  Drafted management reports on various issues such as credit updates, local and overseas exposure management, profitability, and risk analysis. Also, assisted publishing a white paper on the Korean economy