MSc Finance & Trading

Queen’s University Belfast

Building a career in capital markets and advisory.

Investment-focused finance graduate with a strong grounding in valuation, financial modelling, data analysis and stakeholder management, seeking to contribute to a high-performing advisory or investing team.

DCF & Relative Valuation Excel & R Bloomberg & Python

Profile Snapshot

Open to roles
Core strengths
Valuation 92%
Financial analysis 89%
Stakeholder execution 94%
Degree
2:1
BSc Business Management
Current
MSc
Finance & Trading
Key focus
Equity valuation, market insight and data-led decision making.

Analytical, commercially focused and ready for high-performance finance.

MSc Finance and Trading student at Queen’s University Belfast, on course for a 2:1, with a growing track record in financial modelling, valuation and data-driven analysis. My academic work combines technical rigour with practical commercial understanding, developed through experience in invoice reconciliation, stakeholder communication and operational coordination in fast-paced business environments.

I am currently completing a dissertation analysing the financial performance and valuation of Meta Platforms Inc., applying DCF, relative and scenario-based valuation methods to produce a probability-weighted fair price. This work reflects my interest in investment analysis, market structure and the strategic drivers behind long-term value creation.

Strengths
  • Financial modelling, valuation and scenario analysis
  • Commercially grounded reporting and decision support
  • Strong stakeholder communication and operational accuracy
  • Confident in Excel, R and developing Python workflows

Academic foundation with a focus on analytical performance.

Queen’s University Belfast
MSc Finance and Trading
2025 - Present
  • Dissertation on the financial performance and valuation of Meta Platforms Inc., applying DCF and relative multiples across bear, base and bull scenarios.
  • Completed modules in AI and Trading (72%), Financial Data Analytics (67%) and International Finance.
  • Developing expertise in asset pricing, derivatives and foundations of risk management.
Queen’s University Belfast
BSc Business Management with Placement (2:1)
  • Applied qualitative and quantitative analysis to real business issues, presenting insights in Excel-based reporting.
  • Led a consultancy project supporting a local business’s digital transformation and client relationship management.
  • Achieved First Class in Accountancy and Data Analysis modules.

Operational discipline and analytical reliability in fast-moving environments.

Accounts Assistant
Mercedes Benz Truck and Van, Belfast
Feb 2025 – Sep 2025
  • Processed over 100 purchase ledger invoices and credit notes daily using Kerridge, maintaining efficient and accurate payment workflows.
  • Reconciled more than 70 supplier and customer accounts plus petty cash, resolving queries with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Raised, processed and authorised payments including refunds, settlements and vehicle purchases in line with company policy.
  • Generated bank and registered document reports to support timely month-end reporting and payment processing.
Placement
Unitrunk Head Office, Lisburn
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
  • Used Epicor MRP to coordinate logistics tasks, including part-list creation for factory dispatch across the UK and Ireland.
  • Coordinated lorry and stock bookings, adapting schedules to shifting operational priorities.
  • Communicated lead times and resolved delivery issues with depots, strengthening cross-functional planning.
  • Processed and reconciled weekly invoices, identifying discrepancies and supporting the accounts function.

A blend of technical capability, commercial judgement and team execution.

Financial & analytical
  • Financial modelling & valuation
  • DCF & relative multiples
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Market & sector research
  • Risk awareness
Technical
  • R Studio
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft 365
  • Python
  • Bloomberg Terminal
Professional
  • Stakeholder management
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving

Finance and trading student representative with a wider interest in market structure.

Finance & Trading Student Representative Queen’s Geography Association