Carmen Maria Barrero Ligero
Edinburgh
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a logical, curious mindset and a strong foundation in Data Science and Finance. Proven experience handling complex financial datasets within institutions like Lloyds Banking Group/Diligenta. Possesses a genuine interest in leveraging data analytics and coding to solve real business challenges, improve services, and support better decision-making. Exceptionally organised and fully equipped to balance demanding full-time work with the BSc Data Science Graduate Apprenticeship academic schedule.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Customer Advisor/Saving and Investment Team
Lloyd Group Banking/Diligenta
2024.10 - 2026.05
- Data Management: Handled sensitive investment data, maintaining absolute accuracy and compliance.
- Problem Solving: Analysed customer accounts to resolve discrepancies and improve service pathways.
- Communication: Demonstrated clear and confident communication with both clients and internal peers.
Corporate Travel Consult (Trip.Biz), Assistant Team Leader, Assistant Complaint, Customer Advisor
Trip.com Group (Trip.com/Trip.biz)
2022.01 - 2024.08
- Insights & Reporting: Extracted operational data to generate performance insights and support management decision-making.
- Time Management: Successfully balanced leadership tasks, compliance monitoring, and customer escalations under tight KPIs.
Accountant
UDM (non-profit organization)
2014.12 - 2021.06
Statistical Logic: Applied numerical and statistical logic to manage ledgers, reconcile budgets, and predict financial tre
Manager
El Toro Loco
2019.06 - 2020.12
Accountant assistant (practice)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
2017.12 - 2018.06
Education
PDA - Data Science (SCQF 8)
Edinburgh College
2025.08 -
AAT Certificate - Accounting
Edinburgh College
2024.01 - 2026.05
NPA Introduction to Data Science (Done) - Data Science
Edinburgh college
Edinburgh 2025.01 - 2025.07
NPA Data Science with Python and R - Data Science
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh 2024.08 - 2025.01
HNC - Business with Finance
Edinburgh College
2020.01 - 2021.01
Management and Public administration degree - Economic
University of Seville
Sevilla, Spain 2011.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Data & Coding: Python, R Programming, Data Management, Statistical Methods
- Analytics & Toolsets: Data Visualisation, Advanced MS Excel, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop
- Financial Competencies: Investment Data Processing, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Compliance
- Core Strengths: Logical Problem Solving, Curious Mindset, Analytical Thinking, High Attention to Detail
- Communication & Culture: Bilingual (English & Spanish), Cross-functional Collaboration, Confident Communication
- Time Management: Proven ability to balance professional banking workloads with continuous academic study
- Apprenticeship Eligibility: Full right to work permanently in the UK; Scottish resident for >3 years; valid Driving License B
Certification
- NPA Data Science: Python and R certification completed.
- NPA Introduction: Core Data Science principles qualification achieved.
- PDA Data Science: SCQF Level 8 certification currently underway.
- AAT Accounting: Financial accounting certification currently in progress.
- Driving Licence: Full clean category B driving licence.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Native
Timeline
PDA - Data Science (SCQF 8)
Edinburgh College
2025.08 -
NPA Introduction to Data Science (Done) - Data Science
Edinburgh college
2025.01 - 2025.07
Customer Advisor/Saving and Investment Team
Lloyd Group Banking/Diligenta
2024.10 - 2026.05
NPA Data Science with Python and R - Data Science
Edinburgh College
2024.08 - 2025.01
AAT Certificate - Accounting
Edinburgh College
2024.01 - 2026.05
Corporate Travel Consult (Trip.Biz), Assistant Team Leader, Assistant Complaint, Customer Advisor
Trip.com Group (Trip.com/Trip.biz)
2022.01 - 2024.08
HNC - Business with Finance
Edinburgh College
2020.01 - 2021.01
Manager
El Toro Loco
2019.06 - 2020.12
Accountant assistant (practice)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
2017.12 - 2018.06
Accountant
UDM (non-profit organization)
2014.12 - 2021.06
Management and Public administration degree - Economic
University of Seville
2011.09 - 2016.06