Vansh Chopra

Motivated final-year Economics student with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, seeking to apply economic and financial knowledge in a professional setting. Passionate about financial markets, data analysis, and economic research, with experience in statistical tools such as Stata and Excel. Actively involved in the Queen's University Belfast Economics Society, enhancing my understanding of macroeconomic trends and investment strategies. Strong teamwork, leadership, and time management skills, developed through university projects and extracurricular activities, including sports and the Combined Cadet Force.

Captain, local cricket team:

• Managed training sessions and match strategies
• Represented county
• Developed leadership, time management and decision-making skills under pressure

Rugby player, Oracle 7s:

• Compete in local tournaments while demonstrating teamwork, resilience and strategic thinking
• Developed leadership and communication skills through collaboration with teammates and coaches.
• Balanced academics and sports, enhancing time management and discipline.

Member, university economics society:

• Engaged in discussions and events on macroeconomics, financial markets, and economic policy.
• Attended guest lectures and networking sessions with industry professionals and economists.
• Helped organize panel discussions, networking events, and competitions for students interested in finance and economics.

Army cadet, Combined Cadet Force:

• Strengthened discipline, resilience, and leadership skills through military-style training.

Martial art, Taekwondo (BoDan):

• Improved strategic thinking, discipline, and perseverance

Virtual business management work experience - CIMA:

• Completed a simulated business management project focusing on strategic planning and financial decision-making., Gained insight into business strategy, financial analysis, and decision-making through real-world case studies., Developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analysing business scenarios and proposing strategic solutions.

Econometrics research project:

• Conducted data collection and regression analysis using Stata to examine 'Do socio-demographic factors influence predicting work life balance and job satisfaction?'

Investment portfolio simulation:

• Built a mock stock portfolio using real-time market data., Applied asset allocation strategies and risk assessment techniques.

Financial data analysis (personal project):

• Used Trading view app and Excel to analyse historical stock data and trends., Created data visualisations to interpret financial market movements.

• Working out
• Running
• Politics
• Team sports