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Redwald Aspinall

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Investment Associate at Dimensional | Passed CFA Level II | IMC | Actuarial Science & Quant. Finance Graduate

  • Education

    • University of Cape Town

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Business Science Actuarial Science specializing in Quantitative Finance (honours) Cumulative GPA - 71.06%

      - Honours Thesis: Constructed a multi-currency stochastic exchange rate model, incorporating stochastic interest rate differentials and stochastic volatility. Built using R, the model drew inspiration from Steven Heston's 1993 stochastic volatility model, as well as literature in support of the Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) condition. - Class Medal: Quantitative Finance Research Project/ Honours Thesis- Class Medal: Quantitative Finance: Selected Topics- Dean's Merit List- UCT… Show more - Honours Thesis: Constructed a multi-currency stochastic exchange rate model, incorporating stochastic interest rate differentials and stochastic volatility. Built using R, the model drew inspiration from Steven Heston's 1993 stochastic volatility model, as well as literature in support of the Uncovered Interest Parity (UIP) condition. - Class Medal: Quantitative Finance Research Project/ Honours Thesis- Class Medal: Quantitative Finance: Selected Topics- Dean's Merit List- UCT Commerce Faculty Academic Scholarship Show less

    • The Hotchkiss School

      2014 - 2014
      Academic Exchange

      Activities and Societies: Play production, S&M Music/ Dance Collaberation, Hotchkiss Baseball, Roundsquare Exchange Program I was selected to represent Bishops on a prestigious academic exchange to the Hotchkiss School, in Connecticut.

    • Bishops Diocesan College

      2004 - 2016
      Matric NSC Certificate, High School 92% average

      Activities and Societies: Ten Club, Nexus, Students' Representative Council, Public Relations Group, Simply Blue A Cappella Ensemble, Public Speaking Society, Choir, u17A Cricket Captain

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
      Tutor

      - Tutored high-school students and first-year university students in mathematics, economics and accounting.

    • Bassa Gallery

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
      Sales and Accounts Manager

      - Assisted in the sale of artworks on site valued at over R80 000 and in the organization of charity events hosted at the gallery. - Managed the accounting books of the gallery.

    • Wijnhuis

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
      Waiter

      - Enhanced people and communication skills by providing engaging and attentive customer service.

    • AllianceBernstein

      Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
      Equity Research Analyst

      - Three-month internship working for a long-short equity hedge fund.- Conducted fundamental buy-side financial analysis, financial modeling and forecasting, as well as quality of earnings analysis.- Participated in calls with company representatives and various industry experts to enhance understanding of key value drivers, risks, and opportunities. - Completed a detailed analysis and report on a specific renewable energy sector which was reported to top management. - Researched and critically analyzed the sustainability of firms that the fund had, and planned to have, investment exposure to - focusing on these firms’ abilities to adapt to incoming environmental regulation. Show less

    • Dimensional Fund Advisors

      Mar 2023 - now

      • Investment Associate, Fixed Income Portfolio Management

        Jul 2024 - now

      • Analyst, Fixed Income Portfolio Management

        Mar 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bloomberg Market Concepts

      Bloomberg
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Udemy
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

      CFA UK
      Sept 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      BUS4053H Class Medal The University of Cape Town Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      BUS4087S Class Medal The University of Cape Town Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      Dean's List - 2018
    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      Full Leadership Colours - 2016
    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      Full Academic Colours - 2014
    • Awarded to Redwald Aspinall
      UCT Academic Scholarship -