Rising Stars Candidates

My long-term goal is to become a leader of either a small, specialist team or a large department with a like-minded, driven mindset. My first career choice would be Investment Management, followed closely by Data Analytics. The opportunity to make a difference in challenging real-world scenarios would be ideal in the role.

Other areas of particular interest include Investment Banking, Tech and other client-based roles.

As a passionate and motivated fourth-year student of Management and Modern Languages, I have a global interest in financial markets and economic institutions. With knowledge and experience studying and working across different industry sectors, I am a resilient team player with a solid worth ethic and natural curiosity that drives meto solve problems with a patient and analytical mindset.

As an aerospace engineering student, I chose to follow the avionics stream of my course due to my passion for an understanding of control systems, electronics and sensor technology. I was also motivated by the extended use of avionics in the industry, where I am pursuing a role as a graduate engineer.

A-Levels in Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (A-A*), placement as a Workplace Pensions Pricing Analyst, numerious examples of high responsibily.

"My passion for problem solving and understanding the intricacies of the world around me has led me to peruse a degree in Mathematics and Physics at Durham University. Alongside my studies, I am a part of 180 Degrees Consulting and the University Finance Society as a Quant Analyst to gauge a better understanding of the world of finance, technology and business. In the future, I hope to further develop these skillsets through consulting."

I wish to find a role where I can apply my problem solving and analytical skills to deal with a vast variety of projects. A role that I can learn from and develop my skills. Preferreably with lots of programming as I have found this to be enjoyable.

I'm looking for a company that's innovative and pushes to make an impact and as such the industry that I'm looking to work in is FinTech. I believe that my strong quantative background as well as my understandings of physics and the courses I have undertaken during my degree  (Nanotechnology in Consumer Electronics, Advanced Electronics, Optical Communications, Quantum Optics etc.) lends well to these areas.

I have also partaken in a course in Securities this term to learn the fundamentals of finance which I passed with distinction. I want a challenging workplace, where I learn a lot and contribute.

I am interested in pursuing a career as a Software Engineer or Developer. Mainly in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Machine Learning. I enjoy solving complex problems and using new technologies to find solutions, as there is no one solution to a problem.

I have experience in AI and Cybersecurity through my dissertation and thesis project, which focus on detecting Network attacks through ML models. Additionally, I have experience in data engineering and cloud computing from my internship and studies, which I think would greatly complement my fields of interest. However, I am open to any other opportunities. 
 

I am a final year LSE BSc Actuarial Science undergraduate seeking exciting opportunities in the Investment/Asset Management industry. I possess a wide suite of transferable skills developed through my past internships and educational experience.

As an amateur boxer passionate about the sport, I have instilled the ethics of hard work, performance, and resilience deep within me. I believe that through these confluence of skills, essential for a career in finance, I will add true value to my organisation.

I've acquired industry experience through several engineering placements in the mechanical design departments of SCX Special Projects Ltd and Cavendish Nuclear, along with project engineering within West Cumberland Engineering Ltd. I am a very driven and industrious student with an attention-to-detail. Through my industry experience, and many group projects during my studies, I've developed excellent communication and team-working skills as well as becoming proficient in many engineering design and analysis software packages.

Away from my studies, I've completed my Duke of Edinburgh award and played rugby league from the age of 8 through to university level. My career ambition is to become a Chartered Engineering in the aerospace, motorsport or automotive sectors while applying my knowledge to produce practical and innovative engineering design solutions.

Seeking to kickstart my career in Data Science within a reputable company where I can get opportunities to showcase my work ethic, develop new technical/ soft skills and expand my knowledge base while working towards company goals. I wish to be exposed to complex challenges and advance in a steep learning curve environment as that is where I thrive the most.

My highest preference would be to work in Banking, Finance, or Actuarial service firms, however, I would be more than happy to be persuaded otherwise.

I enjoy problem solving and believe that completing projects and using new technologies is the best way to gain experience and develop new skills. As a result, I have completed projects at university, previous workplaces and in my own time to develop useful skills and an attitude of problem solving that produces results.

I find the field of artificial intelligence, data science and software development extremely interesting. In today’s world, data has become extremely valuable. I believe machine learning and AI can benefit from this environment greatly with the use of software engineering principles. I see the field being used to solve very important real-life issues in the future - be it in climate change or social issues. I have seen and been very impressed with current examples of success in providing solutions to real-world problems using data science and machine learning. Being proficient in coding and mathematics, I see data science, AI and software development as the natural ne

I'm currently seeking a career where I can apply the skills I have developed over the course of my degree. I have enjoyed analysing data which I have collected in my labs and finding innovative solutions to overcome problems in my experiments. I have seven years of experience in Python and I am also competent with SQL. I'm keen to learn more and to develop my skills further.

I have developed a keen interest in material chemistry throughout my university degree and I have sought to gain experience in this sector at every opportunity.

I am currently working on a soft robotics research project investigating thermal actuators. Throughout this project, I have explored the ability to tune epoxy polymer glass transition temperatures and exploited these properties to generate a soft thermal actuator that works in biological conditions. This project involves collaboration with engineering and biomedical departments, and has enable me to explore material identification, failure analysis, and material selection.

I am a Mathematics and Physics final year undergraduate at Durham University, with a strong interest in the technological field and the role data driven decisions play in financial services.

My curiosity drove me to secure a work placement at a digital services firm, where I used Google analytics to develop an automated tool that ranked the online presence of 561 companies. The familiarisation with these specialised software and data analytic tools allowed me to explore their other real world uses, such as in Python where I took a  course on blockchain technology to learn how hashing maintains the integrity of monetary transactions. Outside of academia, I am the President of my college table tennis team. Here I developed my teamwork and leadership qualities, while also being able to enjoy my favourite hobby.

I hope to best apply, and even further, my passion for technological solutions and my already well-suited skillset, within an innovative culture that I can be a part of.

I am an ambitious and highly motivated final year undergraduate looking to begin a career in Wealth Management, whether this be for a private bank, investment management company or other wealth manager. I am open to gaining experience in different areas and have a particular interest in client advice/financial planning as well as analyst roles especially within sustainable and responsible investing.

I am highly motivated to study for and achieve professional qualifications to allow me to progress quickly and provide the best possible service to clients. The opportunity to meet and work with a wide range of people, both clients and colleagues, is highly attractive to me. I am able to speak German to a good standard and would welcome the opportunity to make use of this skill at work.

2023 Msc Computer Science graduate looking for work opportunities as a graduate software engineer. 

I would like to go into devops in the future with a focus on cloud technologies in the future however i am openly to exploring all the opportunities available to have an understanding of the industry and to constantly be learning. 

My previous professional work experience has allowed me to excel in a team working environment and has contributed to my communicational skills. I am passionate in developing new technical skills while having a positive impact to the business.

Enthusiastic final year student seeking to grow skillset and knowledge. Attentive to detail, goal-orientated with strong written and oral communication. Experience with QA testing and consultancy for gaming and public-facing software/resources.

Looking for opportunities that promote innovation with the aim to help and do good for generations.

An inquisitive graduate who is always eager to learn especially about biology and technology and will make a big scientific impact on the world in the future. Chose to continue my academic education in molecular biotechnology after obtaining a 1st in my biological science (genetics) degree to learn more about the current and future scientific techniques used in industries.

Passionate about researching, and learning new skills and will make a big contribution to science. I want to work in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, ideally in the R and D, clinical trials medical affairs or medical communications sectors.

My main skills involve numeracy and data analysis. I'm hoping to work in data analysis, market or economic research, accounting, finance, or education. Given the current skills I already possess and my ability as a quick learner, I believe I can thrive in any of these industries.

I've had internships at Greater London Authority and Modality, gaining lots of experience in handling data. This has been through many different softwares including Python, Excel and Origin Lab. I've been given opportunities to create surveys, analyse their data and update graphs and some were used in the monthly magazine 'London's Economy Today'. 

Within my degree I've also studied many math modules which have transferable skills for many industries. And I've been tutoring since 2019, helping me gain great communication, presentation, and organizational skills through this.

I would like to do work in a technical field such as innovative consulting, R&D or information technology. This would mean I could use my skills in problem solving, exchanging ideas, being agile in work, scientific thinking and continuing to grow and develope my talents.

I seek the best ways to improve processes and increase effectiveness through technological, analytical and strategic approaches. I am meticulous in my documentation and evaluation of potential solutions to bridge the gap among departments via improved technical efficiency and productivity.

I am mostly interested in joining either the consulting industry or the technology industry, or a merge of both. I am currently in the process of obtaining a degree in data science, and I have a bachelor's degree in economics.

Speaking of consulting, my skills that could be useful are data/statistical analysis, involving working with numbers, trends, complex analysis of an industry or a business in the context of current events, etc. As for my hard skills, I have experience working with SQL, Python, R and Excel, my degree will cover courses on data science and machine learning.

During my undergraduate and postgraduate studies, I cultivated my passion for researching and developing sustainable technologies applied to the energy sector.

My biggest aspiration is to develop new and alternative sources of energy that will mitigate the effects of pollution and facilitate the transition to renewables. I am particularly interested in MICP for Carbon Capture and Storage and for the enhancement of the thermal properties of soils.

I aim to work in Marketing/eCommerce and Business development. As I am Manchester based it would be ideal to work where I am currently located, however, I am able to relocate. I want to work for a company where I can learn new skills whilst developing the ones I already have. A positive work environment where I am encouraged to be the best employee whilst also being challenged daily.

Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are important to me, and a company that puts this into practice is one that I would be honoured to work for. From my degree in Business Management and Marketing at the University of Manchester, I have gained an excellent overview of what working in Marketing entails. Having 2 years of marketing experience in various internships I feel I stand out in this highly competitive field; I am also high achieving academically with top grades across all my schooling and am predicted a first-class honour in my degree.

I'd like to approach novel problems with a unique analytical perspective to improve lives and empower brilliance.

I am looking for data science and related graduate roles. Having founded the Durham University Data Science Society this year, I am passionate about using data to improve the way we work. I have been responsible for creating a basic curriculum for undergraduates learning python for data science and I look forward to developing my own abilities in a professional role. I have experience in R and Python and I am keen to develop those further. 

I am interested in the identified industries because I believe that each one is investing heavily in its data and analytics frameworks. As a result, there is huge momentum to deliver the best results and practitioners are working with the latest, state-of-the-art research. I look forward to working with individuals who are pioneers in the field and who would empower me to do my best.

My ambition is to break into the investment sphere and translate my engineering skills into a financial context. My previous internship was within sustainable investments, using green bonds to facilitate eco-friendly upgrades to commercial buildings. I found this very interesting and an industry I would like to learn more about.

I am a MSc marine scientist driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the society and environment. I have acquired solid knowledge and expertise in data analysis through R, PRIMER, AMBI and Maxent software, GIS skills by using QGIS and ArcGIS, EIA reports, R&D and Phase 1 habitat survey reports and UK and EU environmental policy.

I also have extensive experience in undertaking surveys including habitat, cetacean, rocky shore and tropical coral reef surveys. I have developed laboratory skills including DNA and RNA extraction, qPCR and production of biosurfactants by following protocols and applying principles of GLP. Currently seeking an opportunity in research and/or consultancy to develop and advance my career in marine biology, climate change and sustainability.

I am interested in investment banking, financial markets, and analytical finance roles. I undertook an options trading internship so have experience in options theory fundamentals, equity research, and introduction to quantitative trading.

I have developed strong problem-solving and analytical skills throughout my mathematics degree which I am eager to apply. Establishing my own network of a client base students as a private tutor, I am aware of the influence that building and maintaining long-term connections with clients has on the success of businesses. I can appreciate the power of good quality relationships and the importance of putting clients first.

Given my experience working with electro-optic systems within academia and modelling work within defence, I am looking for a field within defence / space / aerospace that capitalises on this. This would be a technical graduate role that is either experimental or computational in nature. I'm looking for a company within which I can improve either technically or on the management side with a healthy salary progression. 

Aside from the sector of Space / Aero / Defence, I am enthusiastically open to roles within climate physics and the environment, mainly because it is a problem that needs solving this century, and I would like to be a part of that journey.

A unique skill of mine is computational data analysis and modelling. As a physicist who studied computer science for a year, I have learnt programming logic and applied it to modelling work in physics contexts and to data manipulation and representation. I am proficient in Python and MATLAB, and have experience working with Java and S

An effective communicator, motivator, and team-player that is passionate about achieving business objectives through excellence, dedication, and customer focus. My career goal is to become an instrumental leader in the financial services.

Over the course of the next three years, I aim to obtain a position of responsibility within a growing and innovative firm where I can fully utilise the skills that I have acquired both inside and outside of my academic studies. More specifically, I am particularly interested in working for a firm that specialises in financial services, as given that I have had to recently conduct complex econometric analysis on numerous datasets, I would contend that I have developed the necessary analytical and problem-solving capabilities to work in such a field.

Furthermore, having worked as a member of a team on many occasions, such as at ‘Army @ The Fringe’, I have honed my interpersonal skills, and given that accounting and finance professionals have to communicate effectively with clients on a daily basis, I believe that such skills may be greatly beneficial within the field of financial services.

I would like a career with plenty of progression and opportunity to experience different aspects to a role (e.g. different sectors or differing responsibilities and qualifications). I would also prefer to use science/technology knowledge or problem solving skills that I have developed during my academic studies during my career.

Banking, finance industry, consulting. Improve my understanding within modelling and predicting potential scenarios. Also to be able to put together effective pitch book presentations for investors or clients that help to solidify relationships or develop new ones.

I want to be in a team environment which works on solving through problems together.

My career objective is to become a consultant and gain as much experience across as many industries as possible. I feel I will be an excellent consultant based on my experience and passion, some of which are outlined below. 

I actively look for opportunities to develop my leadership and management capabilities through outlets such as sports, charity fundraising and volunteering. I have fought amateur boxing matches to raise money for Bluebell Wood Hospice and I hold the position of Residential Life Advisor for the University of Manchester, where I support students in a mental, academic, and emotional well-being capacity. Alongside this, I am developing a non-profit organisation, whose objective is to raise awareness of addiction in young people.

My passion to support those who live with addiction and mental ill-health has emerged from working closely with charities such as Survivors Manchester and other grass-roots movements involved with supporting those managing addiction issues.

I am looking to pursue a career that supports me in continuing to learn and develop my skills, gain experience and grow as a professional. I would love to work in a role to do with software design and development, technology communication, or data management and analysis.

I have experience in backend software and web application design and development, along with skills in technology communication which I developed through various client-forward and educational roles. Alongside this, I have knowledge and experience with the use of statistical methods and data visualisation and presentation.

As in the entry level, I would like focus on learning the fundamentals of data analysis, such as how to manipulate, visualize, and analyze data using tools such as Excel and SQL. I also work on building your technical skills, such as proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages such as Python or R.

In the next year, I want to have more opportunities to work on more complex projects that not only add values to the organization but also improve my domain knowlege, technical and business skills. In addition, I also would like to develop my communication and presentation skills, as well as my ability to work effectively in a team.

In the third to fifth years of my career path, I hope to get the opportunity to take on more leadership roles and work on larger, more strategic projects. Further opportunities to specialize in a particular area of data analysis may be machine learning or business intelligence.

I'm specifically interested in strategy/management consulting opportunities. I believe I've picked up the relevant skills i.e. communication, teamwork and creativity skills through experience I've gained in previous jobs.

As a current MSc Finance student at Imperial College Business School and a BSc Economics graduate from the Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, I am interested in exploring career opportunities in Investment & Asset Management, Equity Research, and Equity Capital Markets.

My current position as an Equity Research Analyst covering the tech industry at the ICBS Student Investment Fund and the 9 months of experience as Financial Services Audit Intern and Credit Risk Analyst Intern have helped me leverage my Finance, Economics, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

My long commitment to Model UN conferences and my tenure as Vice President at the Model UN society of my undergraduate university have also allowed me to work in international teams and to hone my communication skills.

I am determined to perform each task to the best of my ability and I strive to obtain new skills and knowledge along the way. Therefore, I am looking for opportunities that would help me cultivate my skills in

I am looking to launch a career in business analysis and or project and change management, particularly in the technology and insurance sectors. I am ultimately aiming to develop and explore roles related to implementing artificial intelligence and regulation. To that end I am currently studying for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis and am gaining proficiency in programming languages such as SQL. I am looking for a role that will enable me to continue to grow and develop with long-term opportunities for advancement.

I embarked on my PhD in the History of Science because I am fascinated by how organisations and people have historically embraced, implemented and innovated upon new technologies and skills. Now I want to apply my historical knowledge to a dynamic and fast-paced industry. 

Career Objectives:

- Become a qualified professional within the finance industry
- Develop my analytical, communication and problem solving skills by actively engaging in various project
- Earn a professional qualification related to my field e.g. CFA or CA
- Provide an excellent and high quality service to firm clients

I am a Management with International Business student who has completed a 15-month Human Resources internship with Morgan Stanley. I currently work part time in HR during my final year of university and aspire to continue my career in HR.

My short term goal is to progress within a company and move into business partnering. My experience is both in HR administration and client-facing roles, therefore I am suited to all HR functions and would be grateful to gain experience in any capacity.

I am also currently a Diversity, Inclusion and Acceptance Lead Student Ambassador, and therefore would love to take up a D&I champion role in any business. My ultimate goal is to lead an HR division in a sector that I have a particular interest in, such as transport, hospitality or education. I also hope to contribute significantly towards a company’s sustainability efforts and ultimately be a strategic leader having worked my way through the operational levels.

I'm a student at UCL with a passion for Engineering, Technology, and Innovation. A growth mindset keeps me open-minded as I explore diverse work opportunities and push my competencies. I'm actively pursuing a career in Software Development, with a particular interest in Web and Mobile App Development.

Graduated with First Class with Honours in BSc Chemistry at King's College London. I would be interested in finding a graduate programme which would help me kickstart my career in Auditing as I believe the skills I have gained through my unversity education, such data analysis would greatly allign.

Taking part in the FastFutures programme also introduced me to some basics in Finance and allowed me to attend talks by industry leaders to understand the sector more.

I am seeking opportunity where I can utilise the best of both my creative and analytical skills, ideally somewhere where I can reconcile the two. My ideal long-term goal is to be present in a work environment where I can make genuine change, both externally and internally for my organisation.

My career objectives are to build a long and successful career with a company who is ambitious and encourages me to continue to better myself. I aim to develop new skills through on-the-job training and experience as well as undertaking programs such as the CFA qualification. My desired roles would be within the finance industry in areas such as wealth management, asset management, investment banking and fund management.

Currently I am part of the Heriot-Watt University Investment Society where my role is the Head of Financial Services within the fund division. This role involves me leading a team of two analysts in different tasks such as market research, company research, preparing market summary write ups and presenting stock pitches. 

As well as having a keen interest in financial markets I am also very interested in and enjoy travelling, sports and music.

An ambitious student at the University of East Anglia with a wealth of experience in the fields of military and recruitment.

I have three career objectives. My first career objective is to work on real projects that align to my ambitions and interests and to deliver tangible results. I have developed a strong interest in providing professional service in the aerospace industry and have in-depth experience doing so. I would like to apply my university education to present and tomorrow's problems.

Secondly, I my career objective is to work in a dynamic team and solve complex problems as I believe that fast-paced challenging environment allows me to use my full potential. I would like to develop professionally and hope to build up and broaden my knowledge and experience in aerospace engineering and product design by delivering world class results on time very time.

Thirdly, I aspire to hold a senior position in the aerospace sector since I have proven leadership ability, positive can-do attitude, emotional resilience, and am hungry to succeed.
 

I am eager to pursue a career within either the financial sector or the consultancy sector once I graduate. I initially developed an interested in finance when I attended the Bright Network’s ‘Audit Tax and Corporate Finance’ internship with Bright Network. As part of this internship, I completed a work sample in which I was required to complete several tasks (such as documenting the stock count for an imaginary company’s inventory and performing materiality calculations). I found these tasks thoroughly engaging and they were able to provide me with introductory insights into the finance sector. 

I have also completed Bright Network’s ‘Internship Experience UK: Professional Services & Consulting’. This internship required me to complete a work sample in which I was expected to use process-mapping to break down an imaginary company’s operations in order to spot inefficiencies and help the company increase their overall productivity. It allowed me to better understand how companies operate.

In 2020, I completed my A-Levels and achieved 3 A*s in Maths, Biology and Chemistry. In my first year at university, I achieved a 1:1 grade and ranked in the top 10%, finishing second place out of everyone on my course. I was also involved with the Chemistry Society football team and Captained the ACS football to the society league title for that year.

 In my second year, I achieved another 1:1 grade and also finished in the top 10% of my course. I was a chemistry student ambassador at Warwick and gave talks and tours to prospective students. I was also a member of the student-staff liaison committee which relays feedback from students on the course to the departmental staff and discusses ways of improving the course. I also volunteered for 5 months at a local care home working with vulnerable people suffering from dementia. In every team project on my course,  I have taken a leadership position and was awarded a teamwork award by the university for my contribution to multiple tasks.

Deeply interested in research, financial markets, ESG, coding, and powerlifting. Profound experience in Economic Policy and Evaluation, research, venture capital and Sales.

A highly motivated individual aspiring to delve into Corporate Banking, Consultancy or Asset Management post graduation with a particular interest for M&A and Corporate Strategy. Overall I am keen to learn and continue to network. Once I have found the right firm for me, I want to grow with the firm long term.

Following my employment as a Junior mechanical / design engineer at Rinicom, I would like to continue in this direction.  
My role involved a mixture of CAD modelling in SolidWorks, complete design and development of prototypes and custom test equipment, ensuring compliance with appropriate standards in a highly regulated environment (rail), product testing and field installations.

Ideally I would be looking for mechanical engineering roles, with a preference for design and manufacturing, although I am open to multidisciplinary roles as well.
I would be available for employment upon graduation in June 2023.

I am seeking opportunity where I can utilise the best of both my creative and analytical skills, ideally somewhere where I can reconcile the two. My ideal long-term goal is to be present in a work environment where I can make genuine change, both externally and internally for my organisation.