An in-depth knowledgeable experience in my field of interest as a Master’s Student of Finance and Management has led me to the conclusive decision to apply in Investment banking/financial services industry. Financial advisory interests me because it presents an opportunity to develop substantive analytical skills, while developing a close network of colleagues. I have a very strong work ethic and am excited to be involved in work that helps companies be better off strategically and financially.
Achievements and voluntary work: • Member of the society of finance, accounting and business (SOFAB) at the University of Manchester. • Part of ‘Purple people’ to initiate registration for new students during welcome week at University of Manchester. • Awarded ‘colours tie’ in 2010 at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, India, for excellence in football and athletics. • Volunteer for the Festival of Differently Abled (FODA) held at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla in 2008.
Relevant Modules- Investment analysis dissertation, Investment analysis (equity valuation), Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Financial Instruments, Advanced Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Financial Management and Financial Modelling (Financial statement forecasting). Relevant Research- • Researched on determinants affecting analysts’ earnings forecast accuracy. • Company sample includes Robert Half, Google, Facebook, eBay, Omnicom, Mcgraw Hill, Crown Castle, Akamai tech, Electronic data and others to make up a sample of 15 technology and financial sector companies. • Collected a total of more than 3.5 million observations from IBES, Factiva and Thomson Reuters ranging from 1983- 2014 and after choosing appropriate variables run regression on STATA. • Dissertation score- 69%
Relevant Modules- Auditing and Accountability, Corporate Governance in Context, Introduction to business information systems, Foundations of Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis of Corporate Performance and International Finance. Relevant Research- •  Final year Undergraduate dissertation- Financial analysis of corporate performance, included research on corporate governance mechanisms of various companies of the Entertainment and Media industry from India, Australia, U.S.A. and United Kingdom.