Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
ACHIEVEMENTS AND COURSES
Additional Information
References
Timeline
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ESTHER AKINYEMI

London

Summary

An ambitious A-level student, with excellent communication and mathematical skills developed through A-level Maths, as well as being selected for a five-year scholarship with Young Women in Finance. Through extra-curricular activities, I have developed problem-solving, leadership, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Currently seeking work experience in the financial sector.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Candidate

SEO London
07.2022 - Current
  • Multiple experiences at partner banks and asset management firms e.g. Blackrock, Valentine & Thomas Partners, Blackstone, Nomura, Lazard.
  • Prepared and won the group activity of a business pitch with £1000 at both Nomura and Valentine Thomas & Partners

Trading Experience

AmplifyME
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Participated in a real-life trading simulation, where I executed trades as an Investment Banker and Asset Manager.

Insight Day

Morgan Stanley
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • A day filled with networking opportunities and presentations on each aspect of the bank e.g. the institutional securities (Investment banking, Equity, Fixed income divisions)

Insight Week

Lloyds Banking Group
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • A week filled with visits to Bloomberg and the Bank of England, networking opportunities shadowing and presentations on the sectors, treasury, and capital market.

Volunteer

St Michael's After School Club
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted staff to maintain a safe environment for primary school children by providing pastoral support and setting up activities in a safe manner.

Banking Intern

Barclays Bank
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Advised multiple customers daily on banking procedures, while displaying effective communication and rapport building skills to increase customer satisfaction.

Education

Newstead Woods School

ALEVELS
09.2021 - 06.2023

Addey and Stanhope

GCSEs
01.2017 - 05.2021

ACHIEVEMENTS AND COURSES

Deputy Head Girl

- Full responsibility at Addey and Stanhope, including duties such as attending leadership meetings, organising projects for the school and hosting school assemblies, and communicating with 600 students. 

Fashion Show

- Hosted, organised, and participated in a fashion show to raise £600+ for the charity Jags Connect. Oversaw and produced the tailoring of 20 male and female custom-made African-inspired clothing.

Level 3 Sports Leadership

Lead sessions on a variety of sports lessons every week, where I have developed my confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Running, Singing, Sewing,

References

Available on request

Timeline

Trading Experience

AmplifyME
12.2022 - 12.2022

Candidate

SEO London
07.2022 - Current

Insight Day

Morgan Stanley
07.2022 - 07.2022

Insight Week

Lloyds Banking Group
07.2022 - 07.2022

Newstead Woods School

ALEVELS
09.2021 - 06.2023

Volunteer

St Michael's After School Club
09.2019 - 12.2020

Banking Intern

Barclays Bank
01.2019 - 01.2019

Addey and Stanhope

GCSEs
01.2017 - 05.2021
ESTHER AKINYEMI