Simran Sahota
Coventry
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in trading within financial markets, specialising in short-term investments, FX hedging, commodity hedging, and rates. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and a high level of numeracy. Proficient in Excel, Bloomberg, and PowerPoint, with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities to excel under pressure and meet deadlines. Known for excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts effectively. A strong team player who thrives both independently and collaboratively, while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanour in professional settings. Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement to further knowledge in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Treasury Analyst
easyJet
Luton
2022.11 - Current
- Highly experienced with excel, Bloomberg and Reval (iON's treasury management system)
- Managed FX and commodity risk through hedging. Reviewed and updated current hedging polices to better suit the nature of the business.
- Executed cross-currency interest rate swaps and monitored market levels for opportunistic hedging.
- Involved in the financing side of the business by assisting on the EMTN programme refresh and issuing bonds.
- Managed relationship with banks and other financial institutions-ensured smooth operational activities. The process of onboarding new banks involved KYC documents and ensuring the correct documents were signed (ISDA's for example) as well as setting up the banks in the treasury management system (TMS)
- Advised on short-term investing activities based upon analysis of working capital needs; optimised use of resources efficiently. This process involved monitoring cash levels across money market funds and deciding if the business had a sufficient liquidity buffer to place funds into money market deposits or tri-party repos to attract a higher yield.
Treasury Graduate Scheme
Coventry Building Society
Coventry
2021.01 - 2022.11
- Took place in placements in a range of areas across the treasury function, including liquidity planning, front office, dealing, market risk, capital planning and capital reporting
- Completed a contact centre placement in areas that deal directly with customers
- Job heavily involved data analysis and reporting
- Used Excel and PowerPoint daily
Education
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
/2023 -
BSC (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Birmingham
/2017 - /2020
A Levels -
Stratford Upon Avon Grammar School for Girls Sixth Form
/2015 - /2017
GCSEs -
Stratford Upon Avon Grammar School for Girls
/2010 - /2015
Skills
- Experience in trading in the financial markets across short-term investments, FX hedging, commodity hedging and rates
- Key analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and high level of numeracy
- Excellent communication skills and able to articulate effectively
- Strong system skills in Excel, Bloomberg PowerPoint
- Passionate to constantly learn new skills and further my knowledge
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills allowing me to work well under pressure and towards deadlines
- Strong team player enabling me to work both independently and as part of a team
- Friendly and approachable allowing me to use these attributes in a professional setting with customers and team members
Timeline
Senior Treasury Analyst
easyJet
2022.11 - Current
Treasury Graduate Scheme
Coventry Building Society
2021.01 - 2022.11
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
/2023 -
BSC (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Birmingham
/2017 - /2020
A Levels -
Stratford Upon Avon Grammar School for Girls Sixth Form
/2015 - /2017
GCSEs -
Stratford Upon Avon Grammar School for Girls
/2010 - /2015