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Oliver Ackroyd

Solihull,Warwickshire

Summary

I am a hard working, reliable individual who works well independently. My naturally calm and resilient temperament enables me to cope in stressful situations; and my sociable, good natured attitude ensures I flourish in a team environment.

My skills and interests lie particularly in finance related topics where I have shown a commitment to wanting to learn more about the industry and what it takes to have a successful career in the industry.

I am looking for a degree apprenticeship in this field, where I will be able to expand my knowledge of the industry and utilise my strong work ethic in achieving a degree, while also working for an interesting company.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Work experience with finance team

Porterbrook
London, Greater London
2024.07 - 2024.07
  • Worked alongside financial and management accountants
  • Learnt the day to day tasks accountants do
  • Improved my excel skills throughout the week
  • Met many new people, learning the structure of an accounting team, and what each role entails

Work experience with investment team

Porterbrook
London, Greater London
2024.07 - 2024.07
  • Developed my understanding of investment roles within firms
  • Learnt key terminology used in the industry
  • Learnt the goals of investment teams
  • Communication across different teams
  • Problem solving skills

Work experience

Lloyds Bank
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.06 - 2024.06
  • Taught role of Lloyds to customers and wider economy
  • Learnt how such a firm operates and the scale of which they do so

Lifeguard

Virgin Active
Solihull, Warwickshire
2023.09 - 2024.05
  • Ensured safety of swimmers by diligent monitoring of pool activities.
  • Provided first aid for minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
  • Maintained order in swimming areas with effective rule enforcement.
  • Kept a calm and professional manner when experiencing times of stress
  • Worked effectively with a team to get specified jobs done around the clock

Work experience at private equity firm

Boreal IM
London, Greater London
2023.08 - 2023.08
  • Successfully offered a placement at London based PE firm
  • Gained independence working alone in London at 16
  • Gained an insight into the level of detail expected of employee's work
  • Worked to a deadline to prep and present a presentation on my learnings
  • Portfolio asset visits around London, analysing future development projects and witnessing day to day operations of industrial real estate
  • While in the office, I provided assistance to financial analysts, partners, and senior management, which enabled me to gain a valuable insight across all operations of the business

Leaflet distributor

Look Local
Knowle, Warwickshire
2022.07 - 2022.12
  • Processed and delivered leaflets locally
  • Worked independently and to a deadline

Education

A-Levels - Economics

Solihull School
Solihull
2023.09 - 2025.06

A-Levels - Mathematics

Solihull School
Solihull
2023.09 - 2025.06

A-Levels - Geography

Solihull School
Solihull
2023.09 - 2025.06

Introduction to financial services

Chartered institute for securities and investment
Birmingham
2023.09 - 2024.06

GCSEs -

Solihull School
Solihull
2021.09 - 2023.06

Sport Leadership

Leadership Skills Foundation
Solihull
2023.09 - 2024.07

Skills

  • Motivated and determined to work to deadlines
  • Strong social/communication skills
  • Interest in finance related concepts
  • Team player
  • Critical and analytical problem solver
  • Time management and self discipline

Timeline

Work experience with finance team

Porterbrook
2024.07 - 2024.07

Work experience with investment team

Porterbrook
2024.07 - 2024.07

Work experience

Lloyds Bank
2024.06 - 2024.06

Lifeguard

Virgin Active
2023.09 - 2024.05

A-Levels - Economics

Solihull School
2023.09 - 2025.06

A-Levels - Mathematics

Solihull School
2023.09 - 2025.06

A-Levels - Geography

Solihull School
2023.09 - 2025.06

Introduction to financial services

Chartered institute for securities and investment
2023.09 - 2024.06

Sport Leadership

Leadership Skills Foundation
2023.09 - 2024.07

Work experience at private equity firm

Boreal IM
2023.08 - 2023.08

Leaflet distributor

Look Local
2022.07 - 2022.12

GCSEs -

Solihull School
2021.09 - 2023.06
Oliver Ackroyd