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The document discusses the applicant's interest and experience in international financial management. It details their relevant educational background including an undergraduate degree in investment and financial risk management. Work experience is discussed including roles in finance assistance, banking, trading, and shadowing the managing director of a non-banking financial company. Extracurricular activities are also mentioned such as food blogging, teaching English in India, and environmental conservation efforts. The applicant expresses their desire to further their education through an MSc in International Financial Management to build on their interest in finance and pursue a career in the sector.

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MSC Finance PDF Example

The document discusses the applicant's interest and experience in international financial management. It details their relevant educational background including an undergraduate degree in investment and financial risk management. Work experience is discussed including roles in finance assistance, banking, trading, and shadowing the managing director of a non-banking financial company. Extracurricular activities are also mentioned such as food blogging, teaching English in India, and environmental conservation efforts. The applicant expresses their desire to further their education through an MSc in International Financial Management to build on their interest in finance and pursue a career in the sector.

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An MSc in International Financial Management would give me the unique

opportunity to gain a comprehensive and subsequent depth in the field of


finance and investment whilst learning to tackle practical challenges firms face
in an international context with governance and ethical dilemmas. The allure
to study the course at postgraduate level deepened when studying
Macroeconomics during my undergraduate studies at Cass Business School. In
this module, I thoroughly enjoyed studying the economy as a whole, including
monetary and fiscal policy and scored 78% overall.

To broaden my horizons, I enrolled myself on online short courses such as


Emerging Markets and Entrepreneurial Finance which demonstrate my
curiosity, personal drive and strong willingness to learn to understand the
versatility of the financial world as well as to divulge the practical application.

My interest in economics and finance first led me to undertake the role of


finance assistant in June 2012 at a restaurant wherein I assisted with financial
documents. This gave me the opportunity to consolidate my knowledge of
managing a start-up. I was involved in making budgeting decisions, marketing
the business and the profitability of the business. This enabled me to put my
acquired skills of teamwork, business planning and resource allocation into
practice.
Using the transferable skills I developed, I undertook work experience at
Santander bank, which entailed shadowing a Financial Planning Manager. This
gave me the opportunity to consolidate my knowledge of financial products
and services by observing their application first-hand. I attended board
meetings, procurement and finance meetings which gave me an insight into
the importance of teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-
solving.

During my sixth form, I was always curious to learn how and where the capital
is invested which fuelled my desire to learn more about financial markets. I
took part in the Barclays Money Skills programme that helps young people to
develop and improve their financial skills and knowledge. Upon completion of
the week, I learned how budgeting and saving can help with more effective
money management. More importantly, it enhanced my decision-making
ability and confidence to take financial decisions in a responsible manner by
being aware of the consequences.
In 2015, I I feel proud to have been awarded The Lord Mayor of London
Scholarships for Academic Excellence. I enrolled myself on BSc Investment and
Financial Risk Management at CASS Business School.. This programme has
given me a good foundation on the usefulness of quantitative finance in
today’s financial markets and the practice of risk management and analysis.
Studying Corporate Finance presented me with the fundamentals of valuation,
investment, and financing which exposed me to popular strategic and financial
decisions. This module helped me gain the requisite knowledge to evaluate
complex corporate financial problems. After scoring a high 2:1, I am keen to
build on my interest in this topic which I hope will demonstrate my academic
ability to study at this level.

In 2016, I undertook a three- day practical experience with Amplify Trading


wherein I applied macroeconomic understanding to trade internationally. In
regards to breaking financial news, I also operated as a market maker and
sales trader to experience both the buy and sell side of the industry using
trading systems utilised by most investment banks. Furthermore, I developed
an understanding of how to allocate assets effectively with the objective of
outperforming the benchmark. I firmly believe skills and knowledge gained on
this programme helped cement my decision to study Financial Management.

My internship at Sanjay Financial Services, a non-banking financial company, is


heavy on lending in exchange for personal assets like gold, property and
agricultural land. I shadowed the Managing Director wherein I would observe
the business dealings and analyse the risks involved in the transaction such as
liquidity, credit and market risk. Additionally, I have been entrusted with
greater responsibility so I have assisted with capital structure and the outlook
for further expansion as well as attended conferences to learn more about the
industry, which can be advantageous for the Entrepreneurial Finance module
at SOAS. I believe my prior experience of seeing this in motion would prove to
be beneficial for modules like Risk Management and Corporate Governance.

During my gap year in 2018, I travelled to India and volunteered as a teacher


in Northern India, mainly Himachal Pradesh and a small town called Bhangel in
Uttar Pradesh. I mainly taught English, Maths and General Knowledge to
underprivileged children aged between 6- 15 years and also assisted them
with their holiday projects. Volunteering in India provided me with invaluable
experience as I cultivated equanimity to survive the vicissitudes of cultural
differences. Most importantly, on World Environment Day, I pursued my
passion for climate change so I helped formulate a plan to clean River Binwa in
Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh based on the facilities being provided. I enlisted
the help of the local council, waste management and more volunteers to
collect sewage and contribute towards the conservation of the environment.
This was an invigorating experience as I developed leadership skills which are
acquired in the business world. (condense)

Aside from professional qualifications and work experience, the extracurricular


activity that I am most passionate about is food blogging as skills learned
through my blog have strengthened my ability to contribute ideas, plans, and
visions that could bring the entitlement of maximum employability chances. I
am an independent and self- reliant person who never shirks a challenge. My
experiences have made me a stronger and resilient person who is not afraid to
fight against adversity through sheer hard-work and patience. My
undergraduate degree has equipped me well for life and the real world as I
gained premier strategic skills which can add further value to my portfolio of
competencies.

Given the opportunity, I will be able to learn a new language which not only
will enhance my career prospects but will open a world of opportunities for
me. Moreover, it offers a distinctive manifesto of personalised style of teaching
and a vibrant atmosphere wherein I can reflect on myself and work towards
my personal development by participating in several clubs, societies and
volunteering opportunities. Through which, I will be able to showcase my skills
to the potential employers. Following the MSc Course, I would like to pursue
my career in the finance sector by working at one of the top investment banks.

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