Hassan Qazi
London,Redbridge
Summary
I am a highly ambitious and curious sixth form student with a passion for a range of different expertises, whether it be Financial Services, Journalism or Artificial Intelligence. I aim to hold myself to the highest standards and explore a range of careers that suit my innovative, forward-thinking and altruistic mindset.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
56
56
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student
Catalyst Education Programme
London
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Engaged in weekly online sessions to enhance understanding of the fundamentals of financial services and obtain the knowledge for the CISI Level 2 award.
- Attended in-person events at Northern Trust, RBC BlueBay Asset Management, AXA Investment Managers, and BlackRock.
Engaged with senior investment executives, lead consultants, and investment strategists. - Achieved CISI Level 2 Award in August, demonstrating commitment to professional development in financial services.
Student
Leaf
London
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Selected to take part in Leafs' 5-week online course on the 'Dilemmas and Dangers of AI', within the context of effective altruism.
- Attended weekly online sessions about the promises, misuses, and misalignment of AI. Participating in small group conversations with peers my age, sharing my insights on course content.
- Completed weekly worksheets in relation to content covered each week and submitted by the deadlines.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
New Rush Hall School
London, Redbridge
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Secured a week's work experience through proactive research and direct outreach to the school.
- Engaged one-on-one with students with complex SEMH needs by supporting them with classroom tasks and problem sheets.
- Questioned staff members about their roles, insights, and experiences in a very demanding and challenging environment, thus expanding my own perspective.
- Actively sought opportunities in situations that were unfamiliar to me and that would allow me to assist staff in a range of different scenarios.
- Secured a part-time role for future opportunities due to a proactive attitude and professionalism.
Young Journalist
Young Journalist Scheme
London
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Authored eight articles monthly, contributing to a live online news platform.
- Drafted and curated articles covering diverse topics such as chicken shops, Superloop buses, and financial services education programmes (Catalyst education programme) based on interviews with the programme head.
- Attained over 9,000 views, reached the semi-final of a competition at the end of the scheme, and received rare critical acclaim from a member of the public for an article.
Education
A-Levels -
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (The NCS)
London 2024 - Current
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs 9-1
Ilford County High Grammer School for Boys
London 2019 - 2024
Skills
- Adaptability
- Engagement
- Perseverance
- Curiosity
Certification
- CISI Level 2 Award in Fundamentals of Financial Services
Accomplishments
- 3rd place in RCSU Science Challenge. Answered Dr Simon Fosters Question of whether money spent on space exploration is justified and was invited to awards ceremony in Asia house as a result (https://youtu.be/3qxnQ_OH90U?si=9604vZHdixynGdCv)
- Semi-finalist in 'Young Journalist Scheme due to the high quality of 3 chosen articles out of the 8 I authored
- Selected as one of a few hundred from an application pool of a couple thousand (approximately 10% acceptance rate) to take part in Leafs' 'Dangers and Dilemmas of AI' 5-week course during the summer.
Timeline
Student
Leaf
06.2025 - 07.2025
Special Education Teacher Assistant
New Rush Hall School
06.2025 - 07.2025
Student
Catalyst Education Programme
11.2024 - 11.2025
Young Journalist
Young Journalist Scheme
10.2024 - 05.2025
A-Levels -
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (The NCS)
2024 - Current
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs 9-1
Ilford County High Grammer School for Boys
2019 - 2024
Hobbies and interests
- Deepening religious knowledge
- Football, cycling and calisthenics
- Gardening