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Tamara Weir
Tel: 07890 123456 | Email: t.weir@email.com | Sheffield
Education
BSc Economics with Finance, University of Sheffield (predicted 1st class),
x - x
  • Relevant modules: Modern Finance, Further Mathematical Methods for Economics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Economic Decision-making, International Economics, Statistical Methods for Economics.
  • Dissertation: Research to study the impacts of Coronavirus on the stock market.
Barnard Castle Senior School,
x - x
  • A-Levels: Mathematics (A*), English (A), Business Studies (A).
  • 10 GCSEs (grades 8 - 9) including Mathematics (9).
Investment Banking Work Experience
Intern, Scotiabank, London,
Summer x
  • Participated in strategic discussions concerning new and existing business opportunities for clients and effectively translated these ideas into client pitches and presentations.
  • Researched various companies, assets and transactions using public and private information.
  • Maintained and updated company and transaction databases.
  • Where appropriate, worked closely with and assisted deal teams on live transactions, helping them to provide timely client support.
Other Investment-Related Experience
Future IM/pact, Investment Management Virtual Internship Program, Forage,
Autumn x
  • Learned about the investment management value chain.
  • Gained an insight into the roles and career pathways in investment management.
  • Completed two technical tasks including preparing a research note on a corporate bond issuance, and preparing an investment recommendation for a global equities opportunity.
Team Leader, Twikker Fund Competition, University of Sheffield Investment Society,
x-x
  • Competitively selected to join a team of 5 in a year-long investment competition against 4 other teams. Each team managed a starting capital of £9,000 granted by the Twikker Fund.
  • Led the team through weekly meetings. Recognised the strengths of each team member, and assigned tasks to support management of various aspects of the portfolio, including equities, mutual funds, fixed income and ETFs.
  • Won the competition after successfully increasing the capital to £27,390 by the end of the year.
Other Work Experience
Part-time Sales Assistant, Argos, Sheffield Meadowhall,
x - present
  • Worked 18 hours per week in term-time. Built up a good knowledge of the products in order to provide high quality customer service.
Interests and Achievements
Involved in the Investment Divisions of the University of Sheffield Investment Society, which has the largest student-led fund in Europe with £200,000 under management.
References
Available on request