Ailsa J Spratt

I am a dedicated and highly motivated graduate with a strong academic foundation in Politics from the University of Glasgow and a current MSc candidate in Political Science and Political Economy at the London School of Economics (LSE). My academic journey has helped me develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills, especially through in-depth engagement with political theory, institutional analysis, and the application of econometrics to explore global economic and political trends. At LSE, I am heavily focused on quantitative analysis, leveraging tools such as R to interpret complex data sets. Additionally, my coursework in Game Theory has provided me with tools to work through problem sets that require strategy-based decision-making.

• I love maintaining an active lifestyle, and seeking new physical challenges. Whether it is hiking, running, skiing, or any activity that gets me outdoors and moving, I am always eager to push my limits. In addition to physical fitness, I prioritise my mental health and find that being outdoors is a highly therapeutic way to relax and quiet my mind.

I am currently in the midst of a six-week investment research internship at Walter Scott & Partners. This experience has been invaluable in beginning to understand the intricate and dynamic nature of the asset management industry. The team at Walter Scott provided us with rigorous training in equity research execution, including comprehensive guidance on the platforms used for analysis. This included introductions to Bloomberg and spreadsheet modeling, all aimed at preparing us to deliver a stock pitch at the conclusion of our six-week placement with the firm.

Sustainability Europe 2024

Through the Green Finance Society at LSE, I was able to take part in the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the Sustainability Europe 2024 conference in London. This event drives action within the finance community. Over the two-day event, I was involved in note-taking and summarising designated sessions while having the invaluable opportunity to gain insights into corporate sustainability. 

Wildlife Conservation Project 2017

In 2017 I spent 6 weeks volunteering at a turtle sanctuary in Sri Lanka, aligning with my love for the environment as we regularly engaged in beach cleans, something I continue to be a part of in Scotland. 

Skills Seminar: The future of banking - a casey study in green finance, with Santander CIB

LSE offered a brilliant opportunity to get involved with a skills seminar ran by Standader. This involved an Interactive case study aimed at developing our skills and knowledge in assessing and creating financial models.

Real Assets 101 with Slate Asset Management 

This opportunity presented by Slate Asset Management was a four-part skills seminar series for LSE students ran over the course of four weeks, designed to devleop understanding of real assets, and what it is like to work for a global alternative invesment firm.