Matthew Watkins

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Career Shapers - Virtual Work Experience Programme

  - Introduced to the firm's main financial services, including Financial and Risk Advisory, along with key skills including SWOT Analyses.- Worked within small teams to devise approaches to financial scenarios for fictitious clients.

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  Achieve UK

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Researcher

  - Researched relevant B2B companies and contacts for 6 client projects, unearthing information from publicly available sources such as company websites and LinkedIn profiles.- Communicated with clients and relevant stakeholders to fully understand their business proposition, resulting in an increase of 20% in the number of qualified leads attained.

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  Digiworkz

  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  Analyst

  - Lead data analytics initiatives, leveraging advanced Excel and data visualisation tools to track and optimise growth metrics across various service offerings.- Supported cross-functional teams in the development of propositions and pitch decks, assisting the delivery of sustainable consulting and client engagements.- Orchestrated lead-generation efforts resulting in over 250 high-potential client contacts, developing an ability to effectively manage independent workstreams across diverse teams and objectives. Show less

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  Havisham Group

  May 2024 - now

  Investment Research Analyst

  - Spearhead research and quantitative analysis of emerging markets including renewable energy generation, infrastructure and AI, synthesising complex market data into clear and actionable insights across a variety of asset classes.- Collaborating on the development of a new investment fund offering, Mintaka.- Work closely with senior stakeholders across academia, private markets and government to structure venture capital for energy transition technologies, engaging with a parliamentary environmental caucus to advance efforts in the context of domestic and foreign policy decisions. Show less

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  THE MIDDLE EAST ASSOCIATION

  Feb 2025 - now

  Intern

  - Collaborating on the delivery of initiatives and events aiming to promote the advancement of economic partnerships and cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.- Supporting the establishment of a business chambers group, aiming to advance economic collaboration and understanding across the MENA region on key challenges, including renewable energy and free trade.- Facilitating the development of a Student Network to encourage engagement with the region across leading academic institutions. Show less