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Achal Agarwal

Achal Agarwal

HKU Student Ambassador

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BEng in Data Science with Second Major in Finance HKU'26 | Data Science Intern at HSBC | CFA Level 1 Cleared August 2024

  • Education

    • NPS International School, Singapore

      2012 - 2022
      International Baccalaureate (IB), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) 39/45

      Activities and Societies: Player in School Tennis (Champion in inter-school tournament) Young Engineer Autumn Program by InvestIN UK Singapore National Day Parade Volunteering work Achieved internationally recognized certificates from an external examination board and awarding body named Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) .Following this, students began the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme which is a highly rigorous curriculum emphasizing holistic learning and critical-thinking.

    • Delia School of Canada

      2010 - 2012

      Activities and Societies: From grade 1 to grade 2, primary school.

    • The University of Hong Kong

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Data Science & Engineering with Second Major in Finance Information Technology, Finance

      Activities and Societies: 1) HKU Student Ambassador 2) HKU Lead for Life Programme 3) HKUEAA Grand Mentor Scheme One of 30 students selected for the inaugural batch of the Data Science and Engineering programme.

  • Experience

    • The University of Hong Kong

      Sept 2023 - now
      HKU Student Ambassador

      Act as a representative for HKU to inform & guide prospective students.Conducted school visits and assisted in major university such as HKU Info Day​I had the incredible opportunity to represent the University of Hong Kong (HKU) at the HKU Singapore Open House 2025, held on March 22 at Dunman High School. Engaging with prospective students and sharing insights about HKU's diverse academic programs and vibrant campus life was truly rewarding.

    • Bloomberg

      Nov 2024 - Nov 2024
      Bloomberg GBA Fintech Talent Initiative

      Participated in the Bloomberg FinTech Talent Initiative, a month-long program designed to empower young professionals with knowledge and skills in financial technology.Gained hands-on exposure to fintech innovations through site visits to Barclays and Cyberport, learning about their applications in the industry.Received the prestigious Golden Ticket, which allowed me to engage in one-on-one discussions with the CEO of Barclays.Networked with industry professionals from major institutions, including Citi Bank, HSBC, and Bank of America, gaining insights into the future of finance.Attended the GBA FinTech Talent Summit on November 27, exchanging ideas with peers and leaders in the fintech space. Show less

    • HSBC

      Jan 2025 - now
      Data Science Intern

      Collaborating with the Data Science and Analytics team within HSBC’s insurance sector to develop data-driven insights and solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Achal Agarwal
      HSBC Global Private Banking Case Challenge 2024 HSBC Sep 2024 Developed client-specific portfolio strategies focused on ESG principles, risk tolerance, andglobal market trends.Utilised and applied various models taught in CFA Program such as Markowitz Efficient Frontier tobalance portfolio diversification and enhance portfolio returns in a client scenario focused on longterm, sustainable growth.
    • Awarded to Achal Agarwal
      J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management Challenge 2024 J.P. Morgan Mar 2024 Spearheaded strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions based on comprehensive macroeconomic analysis, aligning portfolio composition with market forecasts and client objectives. Conducted stress tests, Monte Carlo simulations, and correlation matrix analysis to assess portfolio resilience, mitigate risk, and optimize volatility management.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer for Singapore National Day Parade

      Issued by Team Nila on Feb 2020
      Team NilaAssociated with Achal Agarwal

    • Cook

      Issued by Willing Hearts on Feb 2021
      Willing HeartsAssociated with Achal Agarwal

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong on Apr 2024
      Chinese YMCA of Hong KongAssociated with Achal Agarwal