Personal Profile

An MSc Banking and Finance graduate from Middlesex University looking to employ relevant knowledge and skills in a business and finance position. University qualifications also include a BA in Business Management. I am able to offer excellent technical work and practical results, as well as provide effective communication and teamwork skills. My eventual career goal is to be responsible for the business and finance development and actively contribute to the overall success of any organisation I work for.

Key Skills

Numerical and quantitative skills        Strong analytical skills       Problem Solving

Communication                                   Financial reporting            Customer Service

Teamwork                                           Adaptability                       Multitasking

MS Excel                                            MS Word                           MS PowerPoint

Sage Software                                    Stata Software

University Education

MSc Banking and Finance

2018–2019                                                                           Middlesex University, London

This course offered commercial and technical understanding at international banking and finance level.

Relevant areas of studies included:

–        Applied Financial Econometrics, where I explored the application of statistical methods to analytical models in finance and gained the analytical programming skills necessary to pursue empirical studies in finance

–        Banking and Financial Institutions, where I established an understanding of the different types of institutions, including depository institutions, contractual institutions and investment institutions, as well as commercial banks and cooperative banks

–        International Financial Markets, where I was introduced to the organisation of the international financial system, the markets for foreign exchanges, stocks, bonds, commodities, and the risks and opportunities offered in these markets and systems

BA (Hons) Business and Management                              Upper Second-Class Honours

2014–2017                                                                            Middlesex University, London

This course provided an extensive study of the different aspects of Business Management, including both involvement in relevant software and collaborative group work.

Relevant areas of studies included:

–        Strategic Management, where I developed an understanding on the range of analytical models and concepts which are applied in assessing the strategic capability of an organisation as well as the environment in which it operates

–        Financial Aspects of Business, where I gained knowledge relevant to making effective business decisions within an environment as well as assessing the costs and financial implications of these decisions

–        Operations Management, where I learnt to evaluate, select and apply relevant operations management concepts, tools and techniques to solve problems, make informed decisions and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes

Work Experience

Service Assistant

September 2017–Present                                                             Sainsbury’s, London

–        Responsible for carrying out the tasks of a price controller

–        Liable for organising the arrangement of marketing and promotional content

–        Active as team leader within the shop floor while strictly maintaining obligatory service standards

–        Responsible for providing excellent customer service and assisting any other department within the store when required

Customer Information Assistant

August 2016–December 2016                                               ProActive Rail, London

–        Took control of challenging situations in a fast-paced environment by finding quick and effective solutions

–        Resolved customers regarding issues with their journeys by finding the easiest possible routes

–        Informed customers of service changes and how to manage their journeys accordingly

Sales Assistant

October 2015–August 2016                                                      Sport Direct, London

Sales Assistant

May 2014–October 2015                                                                            Next, London

Voluntary Experience

Youth Outreach Worker

January 2013–May 2014                            Afghan Youth Guidance Association, London

–          Took a lead role within the centre by arranging programmes of activities for students such as board games, computer games, basketball and football

Extra-Curricular Activities

–          Student Voice Leader within the Business School at Middlesex University, where I expressed the opinions of other students on the program to university staff

–          Organiser for the Afghan Society within Middlesex University

–          Director for 11-a-side charity football events