Kirti Balla

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  • About me

    Economics & Finance Junior I Aspiring Economist I Research Interest in Development Economics I SEIC Research Analyst

  • Education

    • Singapore management university

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of science - bs economics with a second major in finance

      Leadership -Special Interest & Community Service Sodality - Vice President (Community Service) (Jan 24 - Dec 24) SMU Economics Intelligence Club - Honorary General Secretary (Jan 24 - Dec 24)SMU Youth Mentors - Honorary General Secretary (Jan 23 - Dec 23)Volunteering -Project Bright 4 Project Studium III Co-Curricular Activities - SEIC Senior Research Analyst - Europe, Middle East & Africa Desk Modules - Introduction to Econometrics… Show more Leadership -Special Interest & Community Service Sodality - Vice President (Community Service) (Jan 24 - Dec 24) SMU Economics Intelligence Club - Honorary General Secretary (Jan 24 - Dec 24)SMU Youth Mentors - Honorary General Secretary (Jan 23 - Dec 23)Volunteering -Project Bright 4 Project Studium III Co-Curricular Activities - SEIC Senior Research Analyst - Europe, Middle East & Africa Desk Modules - Introduction to Econometrics, Macroeconomics in Asia (SMU-XO), Leadership & Team Building (SMU-X), Economic Development in Asia (SMU-X)Case Competitions - - Participated in the Future Economy Forum organized by SEIC and was awarded Commendation.- Participated in Oxford Economics Case Competition organized jointly by NUS and NTU. Show less

    • Carmel junior college

      2007 - 2022

      Academic Achievements -Scored 98.25% in ISC Board Examinations and topped in 5 out of 6 subjects Leadership -1. Member of School Cabinet - Discipline MinisterHeld the position of Discipline Minister in the School Cabinet. As part of the School Cabinet, I was involved in organizing school-wide events like Teachers' Day Celebration.2. Mercantile Club - Vice President Hosted the final round of Boom Merchant, one of the signature events of Carmel Summit.Trained and led a… Show more Academic Achievements -Scored 98.25% in ISC Board Examinations and topped in 5 out of 6 subjects Leadership -1. Member of School Cabinet - Discipline MinisterHeld the position of Discipline Minister in the School Cabinet. As part of the School Cabinet, I was involved in organizing school-wide events like Teachers' Day Celebration.2. Mercantile Club - Vice President Hosted the final round of Boom Merchant, one of the signature events of Carmel Summit.Trained and led a team of ten juniors for the Trade Union and guided them in market research, preparation of presentations. 3. Literary Club - Vice President Ideated the theme for the event and worked with my team in bringing the event to fruition. 4. Member of Yearbook Committee -Collected a lot of data - personal information, pictures and descriptions and compiled everything in a concise manner.Volunteering -Old Spectacles Donation Drive &Period Poverty Awareness Drive Co-Curricular Activities -I.I.M.U.N.- Best Delegate Show less

  • Experience

    • School of concepts

      Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
      Teaching assistant

      The greatest gift that I could bestow upon the young generation of Singaporeans is education. Passionate as I am about education, I joined this role to help youngsters ranging from 2 years to 9 years of age gain efficient literacy skills.Responsibilities - Assist main teacher to facilitate lessons by prepping lesson materials and marking Assist main teacher in taking attendance and updating lesson progress Working on lesson reports Conduct relief lessons in the absence of the main teacher Show less

    • Smu youth mentors

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Honorary general secretary

      Key Responsibilities -1. Assisting the President and the Vice President in administrative duties2. Convening all meetings of the club and the Executive Committee3. In-charge of the Executive Committee's and Club's records and maintaining such records in the Club's archives4. Maintaining the Club’s archives which includesrecords of:-(i) Meeting minutes;(ii) Resolutions passed at Meetings;(iii) Annual Reports;(iv) Register of Members;(v) Attendance at meetings; and(vi) Members’ participation in Club activities.My work compels me to be detail-oriented and adept at data collection. Show less

    • Smu economics intelligence club (seic)

      Jan 2023 - now

      Authored an article on Forecast on Oil Prices published on SEIC's LinkedIn and currently working on a piece on India's 2024 Elections. 1. In charge of all administrative, financial, logistical and operational matters and oversee regular programmes like Economics Research Workshop held in partnership with SMU Libraries and Around The World seminar2. As Sponsorships Director for Future Economy Forum, worked with a team of 2 Associates to secure sponsorships for around 240 participants. Conducted research and authored articles on important weekly economic and political events in Africa and Middle East including CBRT's interest rate policy, Nigeria's inflation and so on. 1. Ideated and planned the inaugural session of SEIC Alumni Night with 15 SEIC alumni from diverse fields - Economic Research, Finance, Government Administration, Business Consulting and Professional Services.2. Gained skills like stakeholder management and event management skills. 1. Gained a deeper understanding of macroeconomics through case studies and projects on Economic Indicators, Geopolitics, Governance, and Globalization. 2. Co-authored a medium-length article on Belt & Road Initiative in Africa focusing on soft and hard infrastructure in Kenya and Zambia published in SEIC's inaugural magazine 'The Stamford Chronicle'.

      • Senior Research Analyst (EMEA Desk)

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Honorary General Secretary

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Junior Research Analyst (AME Desk)

        Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Events Associate

        May 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Research Analyst Trainee (AME Desk)

        Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Special interest and community service sodality (sics)

      Feb 2023 - now

      1. Oversee all matters related to the 9 Community Service clubs and build rapport between the clubs and SICS with the assistance of Liaison Directors.2. Ideate and execute signature events for over 300 SICS Members to improve SICS’ branding and outreach.3. As Vice Chair, planned and executed SICS Camp 2024 for incoming freshmen to improve branding and increase outreach. 1. Liaised with different clubs for event ideation for SICS Camp 2023 to showcase the clubs to freshmen2. Assisted in SICS Welfare Drive for over 300 SICS members to boost morale and show appreciation to SICS members

      • Vice President (Community Service)

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Events Associate

        Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Singapore management university

      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
      Teaching assistant

      1. Acted as liaison between the students and the client for the SMU-X project to schedule shelter visits.2. Assisted the Professor in implementing a pilot Self and Peer Feedback program for students to gauge their personal development measured by SMU’s GLO system.

    • Hsbc

      May 2024 - Aug 2024
      Global private banking intern (global mena)

      • Enabled market analysis of high revenue generating booking centers by creating a database for tracking internal client referrals; Assisted RMs in client documentation and credit review to facilitate business efficiency.• Conducted data collation and analysis for the Sales Effectiveness department’s pioneer campaign to track RM performance for the Singapore office.• Prepared call summaries for fund updates; maintained and updated Fund Comparison tables.• Maintained one-pagers comprising holdings, credit quality, sectoral and geographical allocation, and performance data for equity, fixed income, and mixed asset funds for the Funds & Discretionary department.• Conducted client research and prepared presentations for the UHNW segment in Asia focusing on Singapore andIndia.• Worked in partnership with the Office of the CEO to ideate and conduct various team events to boost team morale, inter-department collaboration, and employee appreciation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Rotaract Club of Manipal on Dec 2020
      Rotaract Club of ManipalAssociated with Kirti Balla
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Brighton Connection on Nov 2022
      Brighton ConnectionAssociated with Kirti Balla
    • Project Leader

      Issued by Sembawang Family Service Centre on Jul 2023
      Sembawang Family Service CentreAssociated with Kirti Balla