L/S Investments- Conceptualised a long innovation / short disruption, Global Healthcare & Technology equities strategy- Currently managing this strategy with significant outperformance compared to key benchmarks, on a proprietary basisConsulting - My analysis, insights, and financial modelling has supported various strategic initiatives, including equity and debt financing, M&A, strategic planning, internal restructuring, budgeting, forecasting, IPOs, and new business proposals- Clients have ranged from automotive OEMs, eCommerce, consumer goods brands to internet companies and pharmaceuticals / biotechnology Corporate Training- Leading in-house training programs independently as well as in collaboration with global training organizations.- Offering training courses on M&A, Equity & Debt Capital Markets, and sector-specific elements, tailored for both new graduates and experienced professionals, across learning & development programs, retreats, and off-sitesMentoring & Academia- Mentoring high-performance executives across various industries, focusing on achieving success in key performance indicators.- Delivering guest lectures at premier academic institutions

- Public equities in Healthcare and Life Sciences- Coverage spanned pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences diagnostics and tools, medical technology and healthcare technology

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Worked on M&A transactions across the pharmaceutical (specialty and generics), pharmaceutical services (contract development and manufacturing organisations) and biotech sectorsSelected transactions:● Advised CapVest on the acquisition of CDMO NextPharma from Sun European Partners● Advised Avista and Nordic Capital on the carve-out and sale of Acino's transdermal patch business to Luye Pharma for €245m● Advised Cinven on the sale of Amdipharm Mercury to Concordia Healthcare for US$3.5bn● Advised management and the founders on the sale of Belgian OTC company Oystershell Laboratories to Gilde Buy Out Partners

- Started The-Notebook.co.uk, an online revision notes marketplace - Broke even within our first month of business- Finalist at the ‘Be Your Own Boss’ competition at the university of Warwick- Selected by Marketest as one of the top ten most innovative start-ups from 280 start-ups across UK

- Worked on over 70 M&A and capital markets pitches and 14 transactions across the diversified industrials, automotive, aerospace & defence, metals & mining sectors and transportation & infrastructure sectors- Worked on valuation, company positioning, financial modelling and transaction process management- Select M&A transactions include:● £190m sale of Balfour Beatty WorkPlace● Norilsk Nickel’s sale of select international mining assets in Western Australia● Advised a financial sponsor on the potential acquisition of a $3.5bn global industrial technology business● Advised a global automotive major on the €1.2bn divestiture of select assets● Advised a strategic acquirer on the potential acquisition of a €300m equipment rental major ● Advised a financial sponsor on largest global Aerospace & Defence LBO since 2007● Potential sale of a listed housebuilder● Strategic review of potential options in relation to a sovereign government’s stake in a national airline- Select financing transactions include:● Potential IPO of a global industrial technology business and Frigoglass’s €250m, 8.25% senior secured notes offering and ● Potential IPO of €1bn services business● Potential spin-off and listing of a diversified industrials major- Key point of contact covering the automotive sector in London for Citi’s Industrials teams in New York, Chicago, Hong Kong and Tokyo- Organised several social events such as paintballing, go-karting and the 2014 annual team ski trip (Kitzbuhel)

- Mentored two students joining the current class of summer analysts in the investment banking division- Helped build Citi's campus presence in a variety of society organized events

- Analysed different financial elements such as capital structure, M&A credit capacity, balance sheet strength and market reactions to carve-outs for various companies across different industries- Worked on company profiles, credit analysis, liquidity analysis, spider credit metrics, company peer analyses and ratings implications

- Selected to be a 'Ones to Watch' alumni based on peer recommendations and interviews- Recommended candidates to be considered for the class of 2013

- Led a society executive team to gain funding and participation from a number of financial institutions- Over the academic year WFS was the largest academic society with over 1900 members and £43,000 in sponsorship funds - Advised and engaged with the leaders of sub-societies to organize events that could enhance student participation- Conceptualized and organized the first ever intra-university mergers and acquisitions competition based on valuing and pitching designated target companies to a panel of bankers from the investment banking division of sponsor firm HSBC - HSBC has expressed an interest in rolling out the M&A style competition platform on a national scale across universities in the UK- WFS won RBS essa gold and silver awards for ‘most enterprising society’ and ‘best series of events’ winning a combined £18,000- Awarded best executive committee by Warwick Students Union

- Organized events related to Wine Investment, Real Estate and Private Equity with sponsor firms i) The Wine Investment Fundii) Credit Suisseiii) 3i iv) Ernst & Young.

- Contacted firms across Investment Banking, Consulting, Wealth Management and Trading sectors for sponsorship.- Got £2000 of sponsorship for the annual forum from Barclays Capital (Silver Sponsor) for the annual forum

- Did company and industry (food processing and semiconductor) research involving comparables - Worked on a teaser pitch.

- Gained an understanding of the professional services industry through various presentations.- Developed presentation and interpersonal skills through personal development sessions.

- Attended interactive sessions on various divisions - Did a presentation on cross selling services.

- Traded for a month and wrote a commodities report with my team in order to get selected for the Investment Challenge.- Designed a commodities index and delivered a presentation to rationalise the index.

- Participated in the 'Portfolio in Peril' asset allocation game and got a better understanding of different asset classes.- Did a work shadowing rotation across divisions and ultimately specialised in investment banking.

- My team was seed funded £500 by Ernst & Young to start a business venture. - Worked to organize a social talent focused event based on the 'X‐factor' series.- Negotiated extensively with a London based record label, Virgin Trains and the Warwick SU.- Raised £1138 for The Prince's Trust.Result: Positive student entertainment experience, the winner has subsequently made an entry into the music industry.

- Started a consultancy business to teach students how to design effective presentations.- Developed entrepreneurial skills and the ability to conceptualise aspects of a story line or a strategy case into a presentation.

- Learnt the basics of technical and fundamental analysis for equity investments.- Got a clearer understanding of the futures and options derivatives instruments - Learned how to spot arbitrage opportunities.