Jaisal Singh

Aspiring Big 4 accountant with a strong academic foundation in economics, mathematics, and history, and a clear ambition to build a career in professional services. I am particularly interested in how leading firms operate at the centre of global business, providing audit, assurance, and advisory services that support transparency, growth, and effective decision-making.

I am developing strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills through my studies and am motivated to apply these in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. I am especially drawn to audit and assurance for its structured approach, attention to detail, and exposure to a wide range of industries and business models.

Long term, I aim to qualify as an ACA/ACCA accountant and progress within a Big 4 firm, developing the technical expertise, commercial awareness, and professional judgement needed to support clients effectively.

• Young Investment Banker Summer Experience – InvestIN
  Skills: DCF valuation, private equity, capital markets, venture capital, asset management, mergers & acquisitions
• Insight to PwC – Flying Start Degree Programmes Certificate – Young Professionals
  
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) – AmplifyME
  Skills: M&A analysis, Microsoft Excel, DCF valuation
• Asset Management Programme Certificate – Great Learning
  Skills: asset management, risk analytics, portfolio optimisation
• Investment Banking Job Simulation – JPMorgan Chase (Forage)
  Skills: business analysis, M&A analysis, Microsoft Excel
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Gold (In Progress)
  
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Silver
  Issued Sep 2023
  Skills: teamwork, leadership, resilience

• Guitar playing and recording
• Regular strength training at the gym
• Strong interest in politics and economics, maintained through regular engagement with national and international news

• Achieved an A* in my EPQ where I discussed monetary integrity and financial reporting, alongside their role in the decline of the 11th Century Byzantine Empire
• Led a presentation on game theory and rational decision-making for the Emanuel 'Judt Group', applying economic models to real-world scenarios.
• Led a team that designed and delivered mathematics tutoring sessions for GCSE students, improving engagement and confidence.
• Completed JPMorgan Chase Investment Banking Simulation, analysing M&A scenarios and producing valuation models in Excel.