Tayla Thomas
London,London
Summary
Results-driven Investment Analyst with a strong background in finance and sustainability, backed by over 3 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and reporting, having successfully developed both comprehensive investment memoranda and impact reporting processes for major clients. Passionate about impactful ventures and frontier technology, and eager to leverage exceptional analytical skills and insights into investment strategies to drive impactful decisions for future employers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internship
Northzone Ventures
London
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Led the implementation of an AI chatbot to enhance the efficiency of the investment team in accessing operator network data.
- Shadowed the investment team, producing comprehensive research and supporting sustainability reporting efforts
Co-founding team
BIG Impact Group
Johannesburg
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Engineered the complete end-to-end ESG reporting process for the organisation
- Engaged in a client-facing role, advising corporations on carbon emission reporting strategies
Junior Financial Analyst (M&A)
Green Giraffe
Cape Town
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Ownership of financial models, crafted pitches, and prepared client presentations and investment memoranda
Investing Internship
Edge Growth Ventures
Cape Town
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported deal screening processes, investment theses formulation, and due diligence activities across the Abadali (JP Morgan) fund
- Contributed to financial modelling and performed market research
Impact Analyst
Net Purpose
London
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Executed quality assurance on ESG and impact data to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Developed impact data models aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Intern
RisCura
Cape Town
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Constructed a pilot impact investment ratings database for a major pension fund
- Performed valuations and completed quarterly reports on significant fund assets
Education
Masters of Commerce - Development Finance
University of Cape Town (GSB)
Cape Town 02.2019 - 12.2021
Business Science (BBusSci) - Finance with Economics
University of Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2018
Matric -
Reddam House
01.2001 - 12.2014
Skills
- Finance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Impact Modelling
- Data analysis
- Consulting
- Carbon emissions reporting
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word)
- Beginner in Python coding
- Project management
- M&A
- Venture Capital
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship
Northzone Ventures
06.2024 - 01.2025
Co-founding team
BIG Impact Group
05.2023 - 05.2024
Junior Financial Analyst (M&A)
Green Giraffe
04.2022 - 05.2023
Investing Internship
Edge Growth Ventures
01.2022 - 04.2022
Impact Analyst
Net Purpose
09.2020 - 12.2021
Intern
RisCura
03.2020 - 08.2020
Masters of Commerce - Development Finance
University of Cape Town (GSB)
02.2019 - 12.2021
Business Science (BBusSci) - Finance with Economics
University of Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2018
Matric -
Reddam House
01.2001 - 12.2014
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