Portrait of Daniel Foust

Resume

Portfolio Management Analyst — Charlotte, NC

Experience

Dimensional Fund Advisors — Portfolio Management Analyst Aug 2024 — Present
  • Recommended and prepared FX trades to facilitate security purchases and sales in foreign markets
  • Analyzed corporate actions, including tender offers and exercises of rights, to maximize fund returns
  • Reviewed securities with significant price movements to determine underlying drivers and assess continued portfolio eligibility
  • Recommended firm participation in secondary equity offerings after identifying they are typically priced at significant discounts to market value
  • Led a project to identify merger targets with cash-like exposure, using price volatility analysis to reduce cash drag in portfolios
  • Drove process improvements and automations using Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL
The Vanguard Group — Resource Planning Analyst Feb 2023 — Aug 2024
  • Strategically allocated headcount resources between departments based on business need and departmental prioritization
  • Analyzed historical call volumes, business initiatives, and seasonal trends to develop accurate workforce forecasts and ensure optimal staffing levels
  • Collaborated with management, HR, and finance teams to strategize and implement recruitment plans
  • Created Python and Excel based tools to optimize workforce utilization and availability
The Vanguard Group — Workforce Management Analyst Dec 2021 — Feb 2023
  • Developed and maintained short-term demand and capacity forecasting models for retail contact centers
  • Provided analytical support to phone and operations groups to help them meet service goals
  • Performed scenario modeling to assess the impact of business initiatives on the operational environment
  • Collaborated with business leaders to provide insights to the past week and communicate the near-term operational plan
The Vanguard Group — Investment Associate Feb 2020 — Dec 2021
  • Provided personalized investment guidance to clients, empowering them to make informed decisions by explaining available investment options, risk profiles, and potential returns
  • Facilitated seamless stock, ETF, and mutual fund trade execution for clients, ensuring accurate placement of orders and timely confirmations, enhancing overall satisfaction and trust in brokerage services
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness, addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues to maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention

Education

CFA Institute — Chartered Financial Analyst November 2025
Clemson University — B.A., Spanish & International Business Clemson, SC · Class of 2019

Minor in Financial Management

Universidad Blas Pascal — Study Abroad, Concentration in Spanish Córdoba, Argentina · Feb 2018 — June 2018

Skills

Investment Analysis Data Analysis Process Automation & Tool Development Problem Solving Spanish Language Peer Coaching Python Excel PowerPoint Word Minitab

Certifications

SIE FINRA Series 7 FINRA Series 63