George Hollis
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated and disciplined incoming university student pursuing a degree in Economics and Finance at Newcastle University. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail demonstrated through proactive learning and travel experiences. Seeking entry-level finance opportunity to contribute value and gain hands-on experience.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
JPMorgan Chase Investment Banking Job Simulation
Forage
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria.
- Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption.
- Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process.
Finance Accelerator
AmplifyME
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Executed trades with precision based on real-time macroeconomic news interpretation.
- Cultivated insight into analysis and pressure management in Investment Banking and Buy-Side roles.
- Placed in the top five out of over 200 participants based on factors such as PnL, execution accuracy, and pricing efficiency.
Introduction to Investment Banking Techinals
City Investment Training
2025.05 - 2025.05
- Mastered corporate valuation fundamentals and techniques, including DCF and trading comps.
- Extracted, interpreted, and linked key financial data from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Established a solid understanding of valuation methodologies, such as precedent transactions.
Education
BSc Economics and Finance -
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2025.06 - 2028.06
A-Levels - A*A*AA
Hurstpierpoint College
2022.09 - 2024.06
National 5's - AAAAAAAB
Robert Gordon's College
2020.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
- Financial Modelling Techniques
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- M&A Screening
- Problem-solving
Timeline
JPMorgan Chase Investment Banking Job Simulation
Forage
2025.06 - 2025.06
Finance Accelerator
AmplifyME
2025.06 - 2025.06
BSc Economics and Finance -
Newcastle University
2025.06 - 2028.06
Introduction to Investment Banking Techinals
City Investment Training
2025.05 - 2025.05
A-Levels - A*A*AA
Hurstpierpoint College
2022.09 - 2024.06
National 5's - AAAAAAAB
Robert Gordon's College
2020.09 - 2022.06