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 -
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