Luke Richardson CV

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Luke Adam Charlton Richardson 5 Station Road Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa 7700 +2784-506-8900 | [email protected] PERSONAL QUALITIES & OBJECTIVES A hardworking, ambitious and responsible individual with a passion for knowledge seeking an entry-level position in corporate and investment banking, financial analysis or asset management. One of 15 students (of about 60 applicants) awarded the UCT Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Student Scholarship. Currently studying toward the level one examination in December 2016. I believe this opportunity will help me refine the intellectual and ethical resources necessary to succeed in the industry. EDUCATION University of Cape Town Bachelor of Business Science: Finance Expected December 2016 o Fourth year of study o Cumulative GPA: 66.5% Ashton International College Ballito Secondary level education December 2011 o National Senior Certificate: Achieved with Distinction o Leadership positions: Prefect and House Captain WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE University of Cape Town Research and Survey Statistics Tutor (STA3022F) February 2016 – June 2016 o Assisting and supervising students during weekly tutorial sessions and R computer practicals o Marking of semester tests and invigilation of tests and examinations o General administration and communication among tutors and lecturers

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Luke Adam Charlton Richardson5 Station Road Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa 7700

+2784-506-8900 | [email protected]

PERSONAL QUALITIES & OBJECTIVES

A hardworking, ambitious and responsible individual with a passion for knowledge seeking an entry-level position in

corporate and investment banking, financial analysis or asset management.

One of 15 students (of about 60 applicants) awarded the UCT Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Student

Scholarship. Currently studying toward the level one examination in December 2016. I believe this opportunity will

help me refine the intellectual and ethical resources necessary to succeed in the industry.

EDUCATION

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Business Science: Finance Expected December 2016

o Fourth year of studyo Cumulative GPA: 66.5%

Ashton International College Ballito

Secondary level education December 2011

o National Senior Certificate: Achieved with Distinction o Leadership positions: Prefect and House Captain

WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

University of Cape Town

Research and Survey Statistics Tutor (STA3022F) February 2016 – June 2016

o Assisting and supervising students during weekly tutorial sessions and R computer practicals

o Marking of semester tests and invigilation of tests and examinations

o General administration and communication among tutors and lecturers

Alternative Investments (FTX4086F)

Course representative February 2016 – June 2016

o Serve as a channel of communication between students, lecturers and the commerce faculty

University of Cape Town Fencing Society

Secretary February 2015 – Present

o Handling of administrative queries, minutes, mailing and other communication.

o Society promotion and recruitment of new athletes

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Thethani Debating League

Debating coach and adjudicator February 2013 – November 2013

o Volunteer coach, taught students at township schools debating skills and assisted with debating workshops.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages: Native English speaker, elementary understanding of Afrikaans

Technical Skills: Highly Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Basic knowledge: R and STATA packages developed at university and through tutoring

STA3022F as well as some Bloomberg terminal and INET experience.

Interests: Fencing, finance, economics, books, films, anime, gaming, science and technology.