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LA Edge operates on an unique 2 pronged 'profit-nonprofit' model providing 2 flagship services:LA Apply— an one-stop, personalized career services platform where we provide full-suite CV, cover letter and interview support for applicants gunning for top internships and jobs.LA Assists— a confidential, non-judgmental peer support service which provides not only a listening ear, but also direction to situation-specific resources.

CFMA (Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions)- Natural ResourcesChemicals (Diversified Industrials)Oil & Gas (Energy)Analyst in Natural Resources coverage executing M&A advisory, takeover defence and Leveraged Finance transactions primarily across the Chemicals and Oil & Gas verticals

Worked on several pitches and sell-side mandates across the Chemicals and Oil & Gas Verticals.Executed due diligence and created marketing materials for 2 live Oil & Gas deals.

Tasked on various projects related to Forex instruments and investment products. Distilled actionable insights and growth opportunities through statistical analysis of various customer tiers, including HNW and UHNW clients

Performed market research for investment opportunities in the Plastics packaging andBusiness Processes Outsourcing industries within Southeast Asia.Recommended investment opportunities within assigned parameters and through analysis of competitive advantages, amongst other signals and metrics.Compiled and contacted a list of target companies for the partners to liaise with.Exposed to, and conducted elements of due diligence for target firms.

Pioneered the project to promote and acquire clients for FavePay, a mobile paymentplatform.Sourced for client meetings independently through, inter alia, cold calling, emailing and walk-in pitches.Pitched FavePay successfully to several business owners, tailoring individual sales presentations and decks to the profile of the client.

Worked as a Project Assistant in the Risk Assurance - Governance, Risk & Controls department on various client engagements relating to internal audit, business process reviews and management advisory-related work. The following are some of the responsibilities I fulfilled, including:- Grant certification, claims testing and bank reconciliation of invoices, receipts and claims.- Creation of working papers and testing tables from raw numerical and financial data using Excel.- Basic technical knowledge on enterprise software, namely Basware and SAP.- Working closely with managerial and non-managerial employees (both in PwC and client places) and developing amicable and professional relationships.

Underwent 10 months of Commando training, including the airborne course and graduated with the coveted red beret.Specialised as a Commando detatchment medic and served as the 2nd in command for the Company Medic Team.Awarded the Commanding Officer's coin for outstanding performance and leadership during the battalion's annual ATEC evaluation and won the SAF Best Combat Unit 16/17.