Umair Asghar

Experience

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  First Intuition

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

  Accountancy Academy

  • Gained valuable knowledge of the world of accounting and was very insightful in particular job roles especially.

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  St. James’s Place Wealth Management

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

  Work Experience

  • Investigated how firms focused on wealth management operations, and the process of their financial services, examined other divisions of St. James’ Place, such as financial planning advice, and liaised with clientele.

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  GoStudent

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Tutor

  • Organised lessons for children, ranging from maths to sciences, helping them flourish academically and reach their full potential, and provided parents with 1-to-1 weekly feedback on the performance of their children and was able to raise at least 7 students from a grade B to A* at GCSE level, allowing me to adapt my methods of teaching for different students with a range of varying experiences.

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  HSBC

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Insight Programme

  • Understood the importance of diversity in making HSBC the multinational bank that it is, as its operation spans over 60 countries, and underwent extensive mock interviews by employees in which I was given a score of 5/5 for my communication and technical skills.

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  Assigning Tutors

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Mathematics Tutor

  • Helped younger children with mathematics and economics to help them secure a good future.

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  Forest School

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  Financial Administrator Shadow

  • Inspected and shadowed the operations of a financial administrator, using a linear regression with R, and used balance sheets and cashflow statements in order to aid inventory management for the firm.

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  King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Upper Student Council

  • Honed my technical and interpersonal skills by dealing with a range of issues in the school and maintaining the welfare of students.

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  AirClass

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Lead Agent

  • Assisted in marketing for tutor agencies.

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  The University of Law Business School

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  Work Experience

  • Provided an insight into the working world of finance, and potential job opportunities and internships that I would be willing to take up as I enter university, from firms such as EY and Goldman Sachs.

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  UCL Economics and Finance Society

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Working within the Business division of the EFS to help host various speaker events and other activities for the society. • Participated as an active member of the UCL EFS and secured a position in their exclusive mentorship programme to help me excel in my Spring Week and Summer Internship applications.

  • Business Executive

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Mentorship

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
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  UCL Asset Management Society

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Bootcamp

  • Participated in this 8-week boot camp to learn more about the asset management industry and work through practical examples which I found incredibly useful.

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  London Student Bootcamp

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Project Participant

  • Operated on pitching an idea for a startup with a group of people, whilst working under high-profile mentors and networking with various industry professionals.

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  Project Destined

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Global Real Estate Academy

  • Learned more about the fundamentals of commercial real estate through training, networking, and career opportunities. Many thanks to Bisnow for supporting this programme. (Level I: Market & Property Analysis, Level II: Valuation, and Level III: Deal Financing)

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  Bright Network

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 2023

  • Networked with various employers across a range of industries, focusing on the importance of diversity.

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  SEO London

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Spring into Buy Side: Asset Management & Wealth Management

  • Learned more about the buy side from this programme, with discussions on asset management, wealth management, as well as the key to choosing equities.

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  Legal & General

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Spring Start

  • Networked with various business professionals and colleagues, who were fantastic, and definitely got a good feel for what the culture here is like, as well as gained a deeper insight into the various divisions of L&G and how they work in tandem with each other. Overall, I am incredibly grateful for this insight and enjoyed it wholly. I can’t wait to meet some of the team again at future events! #LandGLife.

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  Wiley Edge

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Insight Week

  • Gained a deeper insight into the Fintech industry focusing on the Finance side, culminating in a group presentation on the growth of financial markets.

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  PIMCO

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Prep Programme

  • Attended this useful introduction to the Asset Management industry, as well as the buy-side and sell-side, and what PIMCO’s Internship Programme entails.

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  American Express

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Insight Programme

  • Gained the amazing chance to attend the American Express Insight Programme hosted at their Victoria Office in London. The week was packed with insights into American Express and its positive working environment and culture, and hearing from various members of teams across the company as well as graduates really hammered home how amazing the culture is at American Express.

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  L'Oréal

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Spring Insights

  • Researched the business side of L’Oréal and saw how their supply chain was run, as well as personal tips on how to build a personal brand which was a worthwhile experience.

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  Barclays

  Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

  Discovery Programme

  • Received the chance to learn more about Barclays and how its divisions operate in tandem with one another, particularly the payments division and how Barclaycard Payments operate. I also had the opportunity to interview for their Summer 2024 Internship Programme

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  Pyro

  May 2023 - now

  Alternative Investments Analyst

  • Operating within the Alternate Investments division at Pyro with 5 other individuals, analysing the markets to produce reports on real estate, private equity, and hedge funds.

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  Macquarie Group

  May 2023 - May 2023

  Junior Associate Bootcamp

  • Networked with Junior Associates and gained a greater insight into the business groups of the firm. Also attended workshops relating to commercial awareness and psychometric assessments allowing me to excel in my future applications.

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  KPMG UK

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Learned more about KPMG, including its values & culture as well as the operations of different service lines. Programme facilitated by Migrant Leaders. • Gained exclusive industry insights and received mentoring from established analysts at KPMG whilst building my network within the world of financial services. Programme facilitated by Zero Gravity.

  • Insight Day

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Career Accelerator

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Amazon

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Discover: Shape Your Future

  • Gained exposure to the lines of business at Amazon and various internship opportunities.

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  WTW

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Insight Programme

  • Developed practical insights into vital skills, whilst being exposed to various career opportunities across the lines of business at WTW.

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  Lloyds Banking Group

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Start Your Journey - Technology & Data

  • Developed skills and confidence to support working within a tech-based environment, and participated in interactive case studies alongside colleagues.

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  UCL Pakistan Society

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Acting as a representative for older students as to encourage an inclusive environment • Creating an environment in which every member is comfortable in, allowing our society to flourish.

  • Senior Representative

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Welfare Officer

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
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  LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Discover Day

  • Learned about key LSEG vitals, as well as heard from a panel of industry experts and engaged in speed mentoring with current employees.

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  SEO London

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Consulting Summer Academy

  • Undertook various consulting case studies alongside fellow students and networked with employees from firms such as Deloitte, PA Consulting, and McKinsey & Co.

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  Wiser Academy

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Ambassador

  • As one of the 225 students in the Wiser Academy, I play an integral part in helpingsome of the world's biggest brands attract the best soon-to-be graduates (theseinclude L’Oréal, KPMG, Knight Frank... just to name a few!).My role involves...- Promoting graduate roles, spring weeks and internships- Headhunting students- Setting up events (online and offline)- Giving invaluable feedback on the current student climateWiser’s mission is to change the way people think about work, and I'm here to helpthem achieve that mission.Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok (@wearewiseracademy) andfor more info, drop me a message! Show less

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  Frontier Economics

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  Junior Consultant

  • Presented reports on the electric vehicles market to analysts and fellow students, whilst analysing data using ExCel and R to support arguments. Also conducted a mock case study interview applying knowledge of Econometrics and Microeconomics.

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  UCL

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Operated on UCL Economics Open Days, assisting prospective students with queries and giving UCL a good representation.• Assisted with graduation ceremonies for UCL students across multiple occasions• Representing UCL Careers & Alumni Relations, assisting with departmental activities such as Graduation and employer events. • Assisting students in the transition from Sixth Form/College to University and answering any queries to do with academics or career paths.

  • Student Ambassador

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Economics Transition Mentor

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
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  PwC

  Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  Diversity Mentoring Scheme

  • Gaining 1-to-1 mentoring from a PwC consultant, being able to shadow the work they do, and gaining assistance for applications, giving me exclusive insights into the consulting industry.

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  Verian Group

  Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

  Immersion Internship Programme

  • Inspected the divisions of Verian holistically, from Population Studies to Behavioural Insights, understanding how the various groups worked in tandem with each other• Recognised the technicalities behind qualitative and quantitative research and how its operations are being innovated through new technologies• Created a project using data analysis to answer questions surrounding mental health support among adolescents

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  Ascot Group

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Finance Intern

  • Primarily worked within the Finance, Reinsurance, and Tax teams, focusing on back-office functions• Reviewed quarterly financial statements, conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures• Undertook quantitative research using Excel and SQL to examine and evaluate the monetary accounts of Ascot Group• Created a project, using extensive data analysis, to analyse and compare the market performance of various Lloyd’s syndicates