Joseph Payne
Great Bardfield,Essex
Summary
Motivated student pursuing a career in high finance with a focus on Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Investment Banking. Experienced in financial analysis, risk assessment, and econometrics. Strong communication and organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Investment banking simulation on Forage
J.P. Morgan
Online
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Identified ideal M&A targets 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.
Football coach
SealeySoccer
Brentwood, Essex
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted personal football coaching sessions, fostering leadership and communication skills amongst over 100 children.
- Organised training programmes during school breaks to enhance young players' techniques and athleticism.
- Delivered technical and tactical training, equipping players with essential practical skills.
Business administrator
PG Global
Shenfield, Essex
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Implemented new online filing system, improving document retrieval time.
- Managed business correspondence between 3 different departments for improved communication.
- Collaborated on marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility to new clients.
- Provided customer service to potential workers and workplaces, enhancing client satisfaction on both ends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
London 08/2025 - 05/2028
A-Levels - Economics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Brentwood School
Essex 09/2023 - 05/2028
GCSEs -
Brentwood School
Essex 09/2018 - 06/2023
Skills
- Strategy
- Risk assessment
- Financial modelling and analysis
- Econometrics
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- CCF colour sergeant for the past 7 years
- Professional football player for Colchester United for the last 8 years
- Captain of the Brentwood School first XI football team
Accomplishments
During the 2024–2025 academic year, I had the honour of serving as Head of School — a prestigious leadership role that allowed me to coordinate a team of peers and drive meaningful change within our community by acting as a central liaison between the student and staff bodies.
Volunteering
In the Brentwood area over the last 3 years, managing the landscaping and gardening duties for a number of elderly households.
Timeline
Investment banking simulation on Forage
J.P. Morgan
07.2025 - 07.2025
Business administrator
PG Global
06.2023 - 06.2023
Football coach
SealeySoccer
06.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
08/2025 - 05/2028
A-Levels - Economics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Brentwood School
09/2023 - 05/2028
GCSEs -
Brentwood School
09/2018 - 06/2023
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