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Yajat Didwania

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

A highly motivated student ranking 3rd in the cohort for GCSE's, currently studying Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science at A-Level. Gained experience at Mizuho Investment Bank and the London Stock Exchange, developing insights into mergers and acquisitions, trading strategies, and financial markets. Led as Managing Director of Garden N Me (Young Enterprise), promoted financial literacy as a Student Advocate for the Financial Times, and worked as a Teaching Assistant at XL Education.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Managing Director

Garden N Me
Slough, Berkshire
10.2024 - Current
  • Leading a student-run business focused on creating products that educate children about sustainability and nature
  • Managed operations, marketing, and finance, ensuring efficient product development and sales strategies

Student Advocate

Financial Times
Remote
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Engaged with international students to promote financial literacy and awareness of global markets
  • Completed three key projects: created a personal blog on financial topics, hosted an on-campus event to encourage FT engagement and lead initiatives to expand student readership

Internship

London Stock Exchange
London, Greater London
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Gained exposure to mergers and acquisitions, understanding key processes and strategic considerations
  • Learned about algorithmic trading strategies, including Volume Weighted Average Price and Time Weighted Average Price

Teaching assistant

XLEducation
Reading, Berkshire
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in teaching English and Maths to students preparing for the 11+ entrance exams
  • Strengthened communication, patience and mentoring abilities through student support

Internship

Mizuho
London, Greater London
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Gained insights into various financial divisions, including Credit Sales, Credit Trading, Rates Sales and Equities
  • Developed an understanding of financial markets, trading strategies and investment banking operations
  • Spent three days in the IT department where I presented a Powerpoint to the head of IT summarising key learnings and experiences

Education

GCSEs -

Herschel Grammar School
Slough
09/2019 - 06/2024

A-Levels -

Herschel Grammar School
Slough
09/2024 -

Timeline

Internship

London Stock Exchange
12.2024 - 12.2024

Managing Director

Garden N Me
10.2024 - Current

Student Advocate

Financial Times
10.2024 - 02.2025

Teaching assistant

XLEducation
06.2023 - 10.2023

Internship

Mizuho
05.2023 - 05.2023

GCSEs -

Herschel Grammar School
09/2019 - 06/2024

A-Levels -

Herschel Grammar School
09/2024 -
Yajat Didwania