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Simphiwe N.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quantitative Analyst | MSc in Business Analytics and Big Data-IE 🇪🇸 & Frankfurt School🇩🇪 | GradStar’21 Top 100 | 2021 Vice Chancellor’s student leader of the year at Wits university

  • Education

    • West Ridge High School

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      National Senior Certificate (2017)

      Activities and Societies: Contemporary Dance (2 years) & Reading Club Subjects: English Home Language, Afrikaaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Life Orientation.

    • IE University

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Business Analytics and Big Data

      Activities and Societies: IE innovation challenge Runner-Up Community Engagement Representative Officer of the Big Data and AI club Recipient of the IE Kistefos AS Young Talented Leaders in Africa Scholarship Capstone Project: Predicting energy prices within the Spanish MarketRelevant modules:-Machine Learning I & II-Python for Data Analysis I & II-Modern data architectures I & II-SQL based data architectures I & II-Statistics for Data Science-Data Visualisation-Big Data and AI in Operations Management -Big Data and AI in Business Strategy-Big Data and AI in Digital… Show more Recipient of the IE Kistefos AS Young Talented Leaders in Africa Scholarship Capstone Project: Predicting energy prices within the Spanish MarketRelevant modules:-Machine Learning I & II-Python for Data Analysis I & II-Modern data architectures I & II-SQL based data architectures I & II-Statistics for Data Science-Data Visualisation-Big Data and AI in Operations Management -Big Data and AI in Business Strategy-Big Data and AI in Digital Marketing Show less

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Computational and Applied Mathematics and Finance

      Activities and Societies: Wits HistoryMakers, UNICEF, Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) member, Business Women's Association (BWA) Student chapter member, Model United Nations (MUN) member Year 3 modules:Computational and Applied Mathematics IIICorporate Finance and Investments IIIYear 2 modules:Computational and Applied Mathematics II (which includes Optimisation, Mathematical Modelling, Lagrangian Mechanics and Numerical Analysis)Introduction to Mathematical Statistics IILinear Algebra IIMultivariable CalculusTransition to Abstract Mathematics IIAbstract Mathematics IIBasic Analysis IICorporate Finance IIInvestments… Show more Year 3 modules:Computational and Applied Mathematics IIICorporate Finance and Investments IIIYear 2 modules:Computational and Applied Mathematics II (which includes Optimisation, Mathematical Modelling, Lagrangian Mechanics and Numerical Analysis)Introduction to Mathematical Statistics IILinear Algebra IIMultivariable CalculusTransition to Abstract Mathematics IIAbstract Mathematics IIBasic Analysis IICorporate Finance IIInvestments IIYear 1 Modules:Business AccountingComputer Science IComputational and Applied Mathematics ICalculusAlgebraEconomics 1A & 1B Show less

    • Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

      2024 - 2024
      Exchange semester Finance

      -Data Science and Machine Learning in Finance-Risk Management -Market Risk Modelling-Derivative Analysis -Corporate Finance and Valuation -German Language Course A1.1

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2022 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science Honours Mathematical Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Served as the Chairperson of the Faculty of Science student council, serving as a representative of over 8 000 students. Served as the Treasurer at Rennie House Residence One of 3 candidates selected to participate in the Mathematics in Industry study group 5-day workshop in Cape Town.Research Project in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics titled: Optimal Investment allocation in emerging markets-A South African Perspective (Supervised by Prof Montaz Ali)

  • Experience

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      Jun 2019 - Nov 2022

      The Student Forum is a student structure of governance at the University of the Witwatersrand. I have been elected to represent the views of all the Clubs, Societies and Organizations that fall under the Business Cluster on the Student Forum as well as on other relevant senior structures of university management. -Responsible for assisting the Chairperson with ensuring that all tasks are executed-Head of Discipline: responsible for ensuring that discipline is achieved at all times within the committee.-I was the SEF Student Council Representative on the Commerce Faculty Board Committee

      • Chairperson of the Faculty of Science

        Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

      • Treasurer-Rennie House Residence

        Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

      • Residence Academic Advisor

        Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Business Cluster Representative on the Student Forum

        May 2021 - Oct 2021

      • Vice Chairperson of the School of Economics and Finance (SEF) Council

        Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

      • Chairperson-Wits HistoryMakers Society

        Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

      • Secretary of the School of Mathematics Council

        Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

    • World Youth Summit

      Sept 2019 - Oct 2019
      Delegate

      World Youth Summit is a three days United Nations simulation for international students held biannually in any part of the globe.During these 3 days, participants or delegates engage themselves into the Dynamics of international relations by assuming the roles of world leaders and influential decision makers. It is an opportunity for delegates to improve their skills in many domains such as: teamwork, negotiation, leadership, public speaking and many others.I was in the UN WOMEN committee, assigned to represent Germany by addressing the issue of early child marriages and sexual violence against women as well as providing solutions on how to strengthen economic participation of women in Germany and in other affected countries around the world. Show less

    • Anchor Stockbrokers (ASB)

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Vacation Student

      Real Estate Analysis

    • Wits Development and Leadership Unit

      Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
      Emerging Leaders Programme Delegate

      A programme aimed at capacitating and equipping student leaders with the necessary skills needed in enhancing their leadership qualities and potential inorder for them to become young leaders who, in defining their own path, exhibit a high standard of self awareness, integrity, vision and authenticity through their leadership skills and are a cut above the rest.Modules Covered:i) Authentic Leadershipii) Strategic Planning and Thinkingiii) Personal Brandingiv) Cultural Intelligence v) Business/Proposal Writingvi) Emotional Intelligencevii) Emerging Leaders Programme Project Show less

    • Wits Mathematical Sciences Support

      Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

      My duties included:i) Maintenance of the Mathematical Sciences Computer Laboratoriesii) Staff Support: Assisting Staff members, PhD and MSc students in the Mathematical Sciences Building/Laboratories with any Technical issues they may be facing. I worked under the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE MASS) to host the first Virtual Graduate Modeling Camp and the first Virtual Mathematics in Industry Study Group (MISG).

      • Technical Laboratory Assistant

        Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

      • Audio Visual Technician at Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

        Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

    • Fortress REIT Limited

      Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      Project Intern

      -Asset Management -Project Management-IT-Data capturing and Migration

    • Anchor Stockbrokers (ASB)

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

      Research papers produced:-Stop Loss Momentum -The Property Puzzle: Why are Academics and Practitioners so far apart?-SA Equity Unit Trust Quarterly Report-Optimal Offshore Investment Allocation

      • Quantitative Analyst Intern

        Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Equity Research Intern

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

    • Nedbank

      Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
      Quants Exploration Programme Delegate

    • FirstRand group

      Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
      Quantitative Graduate Trainee

      Left after 2 months to pursue my Masters in Business Analytics and Big Data abroad.-Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) focusing on Market Risk and Credit Risk-Model Validation

    • Standard Bank Group

      Jul 2024 - now
      Quantitative Analyst

      Model Validation - Banking Book

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

      HarvardX - An Online Learning Initiative by Harvard University through edX
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 02 Accessing Data

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Personal Development Skills

      Humanitarian Leadership Academy

    • SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 04 Preparing Data

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 03 Exploring and Validating Data

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • SAS® 9.4 Cert Prep: Part 01 SAS Programming Essentials

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Investment Foundations® Certificate

      CFA Institute
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Python Core

      SoloLearn
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Financial Independence

      Boston City Campus & Business College

    • Advanced Financial Trading and Investments

      Shaw Academy
      Jul 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      IE Innovation Challenge Runner-Up Repsol, EY Germany, IE consulting club Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      2021 Vice Chancellor's Student Leader of the Year Award Vice Chancellor and Principal at the University of the Witwatersrand Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Most Outstanding School Council Award Student Governance-University of the Witwatersrand Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Most Outstanding Student Leader in a Club, Society or Organization Student Governance-University of the Witwatersrand Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      2021 Top 100 Most Employable Students in South Africa DHL GradStar Awards Nov 2021 Recognizes the Top 100 students in the country based on leadership qualities and readiness for the workplace.
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Most Outstanding Student Society at the University of the Witwatersrand Development and Leadership Unit (DLU), Wits October 1, 2019 Presidency Award
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      FNB fund bursary Study Trust Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Certificate of First Class in Abstract Mathematics II Faculty of Science
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Certificate of First Class in Basic Analysis Faculty of Science
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Certificate of First Class in Computational and Applied Mathematics II Faculty of Science
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Certificate of First Class in Linear Algebra Faculty of Science
    • Awarded to Simphiwe N.
      Certificate of First Class in Transition to Abstract Mathematics II Faculty of Science

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief Executive Officer

      Issued by HistoryMakers SA on Sept 2019
      HistoryMakers SAAssociated with Simphiwe N.

    • President-Wits Chapter

      Issued by UNICEF on Nov 2021
      UNICEFAssociated with Simphiwe N.

    • First Year Experience (FYE) Mentor

      Issued by Wits Development and Leadership Unit on Nov 2019
      Wits Development and Leadership UnitAssociated with Simphiwe N.

    • Residence Mentor at Rennie House Residence

      Issued by University of the Witwatersrand on Mar 2021
      University of the WitwatersrandAssociated with Simphiwe N.

    • Buddy

      Issued by Lions Clubs International on Apr 2017
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Simphiwe N.

    • Yebo gogga Yebo amaBlomo Assistant Exhibitor

      Issued by University of the Witwatersrand on May 2019
      University of the WitwatersrandAssociated with Simphiwe N.