Open to work
Cheryl Gumbo
Grow London - London & Partners
London
Work preference
Job search status:
Open to work
Desired job title
Finance InternFinancial AnalystQuantitative Analyst InternQuantitative AnalystFinance Associate
Work Type
Full time
Location preference
Hybrid
Location:
London, UK
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
£45000/yr
Important to me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsWorking remotely optionPaid time offCompany culturePersonal development programmes
7
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certification
1
Language
Financial Analyst who views financial modelling not just as an exercise in numbers, but as a framework for strategic storytelling. Equipped with strong technical execution skills in three-statement modelling, DCF, and advanced Excel automation, coupled with ecosystem experience at FinTech London & Partners and 5+ years of institutional background managing multi-million GBP portfolios.
As a CFA Level I Candidate, I thrive at the intersection of deep-dive market research, equity microstructure analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for rigorous data integrity, a sharp eye for market anomalies, and the ability to explain complex statistical analytics simply to stakeholders. Eager to bring a fresh, detail-oriented perspective to a high-performing global markets team to drive trade ideas and portfolio reviews.
Work history
Intern
1 Month- Mapped and researched high-growth international fintech startups to identify high-potential candidates for Grow London expansion programmes, contributing to targeted recruitment efforts.
- Supported account management team by preparing background briefs, market entry presentations, resource kits for incoming international founders, enhancing team's readiness for new clients.
- Coordinated logistics for fintech masterclasses, roundtables, and trade missions.
- Maintained data accuracy within internal CRM system, tracked company milestones, regulatory approvals, investment data for reporting, ensuring reliable information for strategic decisions.
Media Manager
6 Months- Conducted market intelligence analysis across 15 industry categories, identifying trends and providing quantitative recommendations that informed strategies for major corporate clients including M-Pesa, Safaricom, Absa, and Standard Chartered.
- Monitored real-time market conditions across 6 channels and 30+ KPIs, generating trade-level insights that guided capital reallocation decisions and enhanced portfolio performance.
- Directed investment allocation decisions across multi-million GBP portfolios, applying quantitative performance analytics to model returns and evaluate capital deployment opportunities across multiple asset categories.
- Managed complex multi-workstream projects with 10 internal specialists, overseeing budgets exceeding £650,000 per cycle while ensuring organisational rigour and attention to detail in a fast-paced markets environment.
- Mentored 5 junior analysts, building team capability in quantitative research and structured reporting across institutional client portfolios.
Junior Media Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Produced market analysis for 15 industry categories, translating complex quantitative findings into clear strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers, enhancing their strategic planning.
- Applied statistical modelling techniques to 20 historical datasets, forecasting market conditions and generating actionable insights for informed decision-making.
- Developed quantitative investment strategies for 10 major institutional clients managing budgets exceeding £1,200,000, applying statistical forecasting and market trend analysis to drive allocation decisions.
- Negotiated solutions with 12 market counterparties, securing over £240,000 in cost efficiencies while achieving performance targets, showcasing commercial judgement and client relationship management.
Media Planner
1 Year 2 Months- Tracked and reported performance metrics across 25+ active campaigns, applying analytical frameworks to identify inefficiencies and improve capital allocation.
- Managed end-to-end campaign execution for projects valued at over £560,000 per cycle, overseeing strategy validation, budget alignment, and performance monitoring.
- Established relationships with 10+ key industry stakeholders to negotiate and coordinate complex multi-channel advertising projects.
Media Buyer
2 Years 1 Month- Negotiated rates for 50+ campaign placements annually, securing cost reductions valued at over £320,000 while strengthening vendor relationships.
- Managed advertising budgets exceeding £400,000, identifying and evaluating 20+ media investment opportunities to enhance portfolio diversification and optimise resource allocation.
- Monitored campaign delivery metrics across multiple platforms, analysing datasets of 500,000+ audience interactions per cycle to assess performance and inform future strategies.
Skills
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Python
SQL
VBA
Data analysis
Financial modelling
Market Research
Equity analysis
Market analysis
Portfolio construction
Market strategy
Professional & Operational Skills
Stakeholder management
Project management
Education
Master of Science - FinTech & Finance
- Awarded CFA Scholarship
- Coursework in Principles of Finance, Fintech Banking, Fintech Exchanges, Introduction to CryptoAssets, Research Methods, Machine Learning in Finance
- Thesis: CBDCS, Stablecoins and the Limits of State-Designed Money
- Held Vice President role with Fintech Innovators Society
BSc - Environmental Science
Certificate - Accounting
Certification
CFA Program Student Scholarship – CFA Institute | London | 2025, Awarded on a competitive basis through the Principles of Finance module, recognising academic excellence and commitment to the investment profession.
Skills
English (Fluent)
References
Available upon request.
Interests
I am currently writing a memoir about my life from my early childhood to present. It is a personal project that keeps my storytelling and reflective thinking sharp. Outside of writing, I enjoy baking, which I find a satisfying counterbalance to analytical work. I am a true crime documentary enthusiast and a dog lover. I also have a deep passion for African financial markets and regularly follow developments in fintech, payments, and digital finance across the continent.
Education
GARCH+LSTM Volatility Forecasting Model, NSE Tokenisation & Blockchain Settlement Paper, CBDC/Stablecoin Adoption Research (eNaira case study), Intent-Based AI Wealth Exchange
Accomplishments
- Founder, FinTech Innovators Society – University of Greenwich | London | 2025 – Present
- Established a student-led community spanning digital banking, crypto, AI, coding, data, and payment systems whilst partnering with external industry practitioners to deliver applied learning sessions.
- Grew membership across the MSc cohort and organised events connecting students with fintech professionals, increasing awareness of career pathways in financial technology.
Responsibilities & Achievements
CFA Program Student Scholarship
Affiliations
- Dog Walking
- Perfumery
- Calisthenics
Timeline
Intern
Grow London - London & Partners
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
University of Greenwich
Master of Science from FinTech & Finance
09.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Media Manager
WPP ScanGroup
03.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Junior Media Manager
Dentsu Aegis Network
06.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Media Planner
Dentsu Aegis Network
03.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Media Buyer
Dentsu Aegis Network
01.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Maseno University
BSc from Environmental Science
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NIBS College
Certificate from Accounting
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