Brendan PhamFinancial Knowledge

Tan (Brendan) Pham

Finance postgraduate · Melbourne, VIC

Background

Finance postgraduate (WAM 80.3) at the University of Melbourne with strong analytical and quantitative skills. My research focuses on identifying mispriced securities using bottom-up fundamental analysis — DCF, comparable companies, and LBO modelling.

I bring 12+ years of professional experience as a pharmacist — a background that trained me in precision, regulatory compliance, and communicating complex information clearly. Those habits carry directly into investment analysis.

I have managed a personal ASX equity portfolio since 2016, compounding at ~10% annualised over 9 years. This site is a living record of that thinking — written theses, downloadable models, and a track record of every idea I've published.

Education

Master of Management (Finance)2024 – 2026 (Expected)

University of Melbourne · WAM 80.3

  • Top mark: Financial Management — 96 (H1)
  • Subjects: Derivatives, Investment Management, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Behavioural Finance, Project Finance
  • Capstone: LBO and acquisition analysis of an ASX-listed company (DCF, comps, sensitivity analysis)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)2008 – 2012

Monash University · Melbourne, VIC

Master of Information Technology (Partial)2021 – 2022

University of Melbourne · WAM 76.3

Relevant: Machine Learning, Database Systems, Algorithms

Focus Areas

Equity Analysis

ASX company deep dives, DCF and comparable company analysis, buy/sell/hold theses with downloadable Excel models.

Macro

Top-down commentary on interest rates, credit cycles, and sector rotation — applied to Australian and global markets.

Financial Planning

Structured frameworks for personal finance decisions — asset allocation, tax efficiency, and long-term planning.

Skills

Modelling: DCF, LBO, comps, sensitivity analysis
Tools: Excel (advanced), Python, SQL, LSEG Workspace
Knowledge: Derivatives, portfolio theory, credit analysis, securitisation, treasury, behavioural finance
Other: AHPRA-registered Pharmacist

Contact

Email: Brendan.pham@icloud.com

Location: Melbourne, VIC