A Logical, competitive and multitalented mathematical science graduate eager to build a career in finance. Possessing excellent academic experience in portfolio management, time series analysis and extensive stochastic volatility analysis all applied to current stock prices using mathematical and statistical software such as R, Excel and Maple.
Skills and interests
• Well-structured reporting abilities on findings of mathematical and statistical reviews.
• Excellent and effective communication skills including the digestible introduction of mathematical and financial concepts to non-mathematical or financial background recipients.
• Passionate and inquisitive about underlying quantitative structure behind real world events.
• Strong interest in technical analysis from private forex trading experience.
• Active member of London Metropolitan FX Society and Mathematics society.
Software skills:
R: including volatility and VaR analysis including modelling and forecasting.
Excel: including Portfolio maintenance, Black and Scholes concept and option Greeks.
Maple/Matlab: Population modelling and model analysis.
SPSS: statistical analysis of various types of data including financial time series.
Data Modeler @ From August 2015 to Present (5 months) London, United KingdomData Analyst @ Deliver regular reporting to access the effectiveness of 22+ websites and marketing campaigns.
Comprehensive understanding of digital activity measurement and metrics – what’s possible and what it represents
Good understanding of the key measurement and monitoring tools (both free and paid) that are available and the relative merits of each platform
Work with client and internal stakeholders to accurately define needs, set up tools, filters and rules to capture relevant metrics
Collaboratively work with colleagues to turn analysis into actionable insights and recommendations
Required me to be able to balance accuracy and an eye for detail when working with large datasets with an ability to undertake analysis that forms meaningful recommendations
Carrying out specific performance objectives, measures and a personal development plan will be agreed with and then appraised by your line manager but will include:
Raw data to report delivery accurately and within agreed time scales
Personal recommendation amongst clients, partners, peers and team members
Client satisfaction From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Associate Analytical Consultant - Data Visualisation & Reporting Consultant @ Implementing prototypes for use in sales situations and site visits.
Developing, testing, and implementing data visualisations for internal and external customers; taking direction from the technical lead or project manager as assigned.
Designing dashboards and reports to data visualisation best practise standards.
Reviewing and editing documentation for consulting projects.
Participating in project requirements gathering.
Preparing and presenting materials for site visits, project work, and training services.
Contributing to service delivery effectiveness through the consistent application of best practices as specified by project plans.
Providing input to project team to define scope and work effort for assigned tasks From April 2014 to April 2015 (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomEvent Director @ I oversaw all project activity, maintaining a firm handle on projects to ensure all work is of the highest quality and in-line with the client's objectives. I worked closely with the team across project activity, delegating responsibilities and providing them with motivation to spur on their progression. From October 2006 to June 2010 (3 years 9 months) NigeriaSummer Internship @ Working as part of a team within a fast-paced environment in the financial services industry dealing with clients, analysts and schedules. Took part in developing financial forecasts and generating internal management reports. Duties: Researching and analysing financial information relating to specific companies. Assisting analyst in keeping clients informed of the current position of their portfolio. Providing analytical perspectives to important strategic decisions. Dealing with queries on existing contracts. Answering incoming calls promptly. Following up leads. From June 2006 to September 2006 (4 months) London, United KingdomSenior Sales Consultant @ High-end retailer of jewellery and luxury watches. – Awarded Rolex’s top sales person for the region 2005. My proven track record and consistency at exceeding sales targets plus the high level of assistance I provided to the customers allowed me to progress to trainee manager in the short space of a year. From February 2005 to April 2006 (1 year 3 months) London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematical Science, 2:1 @ London Metropolitan University From 2010 to 2014 A-levels, Chemistry, Mathematics, physics @ Oxbridge College From 2001 to 2003 Jude Cole is skilled in: SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Programming, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Investment Strategies, Teamwork, Leadership, Prioritisation, Team, VBA, SPSS, R, Problem Solving