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Riya Kotecha

Leicester,Leicestershire

Summary

A highly motivated and analytical student with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Statistics, ready to skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and communication in an actuarial science and consulting role, contributing to innovative risk management and long-term financial stability for clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Investment Banking Work Experience

01.2022
  • The critical thinking required to interpret trends within the data is a skill I have developed whilst taking part in an example trade.

Statistics Ambassador and Mentor

University of Warwick Statistics Department
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • My communication have been enhanced through these roles as I have had to talk to students such that English is not their first language.

Social Secretary

Warwick Statistics Society
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Through this role, my social skills have improved massively as I have had to speak to people in large groups, deal with high pressure situations when things haven’t gone to plan, as well as organise events. I have helped triple the attendance to events.

Teaching Assistant

Kumon
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • My ability to lead has been advanced through working at Kumon, where I learned the importance of remembering that there is often more than one solution to a problem.
  • My explanation skills were developed during certain times where I was required to explain concepts to children in a way different to mine, to support their understanding, which also enabled me to find connections between their method and mine.
  • I learned how to manage attending to the needs of 10 children as quickly as possible.

Education

GCSEs -

Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester

AS Level -

Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester

A-Levels -

Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester

Mathematics and Statistics BSc -

University of Warwick
Coventry
09.2023 -

Skills

Teamwork: Participating in choir taught me teamwork for a positive environment

Independence: Playing the piano since 2013, self-discipline led me to work on my Grade 8

Problem Solving: Kumon work enhanced my patience and on-the-spot problem-solving skills

Communication: Bronze DofE improved teamwork, conflict resolution, and workplace harmony skills

Leadership: Young Enterprise taught leadership, conflict resolution, and fostering healthy teamwork

Timeline

Statistics Ambassador and Mentor

University of Warwick Statistics Department
09.2024 - 10.2024

Social Secretary

Warwick Statistics Society
03.2024 - 10.2024

Mathematics and Statistics BSc -

University of Warwick
09.2023 -

Investment Banking Work Experience

01.2022

Teaching Assistant

Kumon
01.2019 - 09.2023

GCSEs -

Leicester High School for Girls

AS Level -

Leicester High School for Girls

A-Levels -

Leicester High School for Girls

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