Maher Gidwani

Maher Gidwani

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student | Debater | TEDx Speaker | Poet |

  • Education

    • University of Nottingham

      2023 - 2026
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Economics and Politics

      Activities and Societies: Debate Society, Economics & Finance Society, Hindu Society, Book Club, Poetry Society 1st Year Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Mathematical Economics and Statistical MethodsComparative Politics Understanding Global PoliticsProblems in Global Politics

    • GEMS Education

      2018 - 2022
      High School Diploma A levels in Economics, Mathematics, Literature and Psychology Year 13

      Activities and Societies: Leadership team, Innovation Team, Debate Society, Model UN, Financial Society, Astronomy Club, Chess Club, Poetry Society, Literature Society, School Newspaper

  • Experience

    • Hend Al Ktebi Advocates & Legal Consultants

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
      Legal Intern

      As somebody who seeked to gain knowledge about law, how to establish and maintain corporations in Dubai and how UAE law is different to Indian, British and American law I found this internship very enlightening.

    • Kommune

      Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
      Emcee

      As an emcee I got to interact with and promote some of the talent here in the UAE, which is growing rapidly given the Mesopotamian nature of the region. Giving me more insight into performances to learn how to comment on them and represent the views of the audience.

    • Build One South Africa

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
      Political Intern

      Drafting and editing the manifesto of the party is main wingDrafting and editing the constitution of the youth wingGraphing polling data on excelReviewing party budgets and debating to justifications for spending at the provincial and national levelScheduling goals for the financial year with Gantt chartsCanvassing target demographics to search for volunteers and share the party ethos Offering insight into budget of the party across the board with each province presenting their individual budgets Collaborating with regional leaders and rural communities to organize speaking engagements for the party headReviewing and updating party and party leaders’ social media to better attract young voters Liaising with party donors and business officials as a youth representative Engaging with implementers of additional numeracy training for South Africa at large which is currently facing a shortage of the same. Show less

    • HDFC Bank

      Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
      Intern

      I got to see the Credit Suisse, SVB and Signal Bank collapse ramifications firsthand on clients, surprised by AT1 bonds or asset misallocation. It offered me insight into the importance of diligence in banking.My roles included:Bloomberg research for RMsMaking worksheets and portfolios on Bloomberg Making and updating client indicative lists on Excel Making structured notes for clients on LeonteqMaking newscasts for RMs with the day’s financial happenings so they can provide answers to clientsFilled client KYCs and Background checks Attended a meeting for the Venture Capital and Private Equity oriented AIFs Pitching the VC fund to clients Show less

    • Finrise Softech

      May 2023 - Jun 2023
      Trader

      Part of the team implementing quantitative derivative trading Applied Arbitrage on a money trader between SGX NIFT and NIFTYAnalyzed Indian stock to see when the VIX was highest

    • Nottingham Economics & Finance Society

      Oct 2023 - now
      Investment Fund Analyst

      Selected from a wide range of candidates after selection process involving a stock pitch and an interviewReceived training sessions in valuation and pitching£32,000 asset portfolio (one of the largest in the UK) that is traded on the stock marketPitch stocks to other members to gain investmentInterpret and present stock-related data as well as performing background research on the companySpecialized in Asia and Emerging Markets

    • The Nottingham Debating Union

      Mar 2024 - now
      Treasurer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Competent Communicater Award

      Toastmasters International
      Mar 2020
    • Grade 5 in Performance Arts in Production with Distinction

      Trinity College London
      Jan 2017
    • Introduction to English Common Law

      University of London
      Nov 2022
    • Enjoyable Econometrics

      Erasmus School of Economics
      Oct 2022
    • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Certificate

      The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
    • Introduction to Philosophy

      The University of Edinburgh
      Nov 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Green Hope Foundation on Jan 2016
      Green Hope FoundationAssociated with Maher Gidwani
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by The Gaia Centre on Feb 2019
      The Gaia CentreAssociated with Maher Gidwani