MSc Climate Change

Finance & Investment

Programme and partnership opportunities
Class of 2022-2023 CVs

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An invitation to partner for
a low-GHG, climate resilient future

Wendy Loretto Ian Cochran

Dean of the Business School Director, MSc Climate change
finance & investment
“The MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment is just one part of the Business School’s
recognition of the importance of climate change and sustainability for the investment and
finance industry. Our programme prepares students with the skills and knowledge required
by industry to meet the opportunities and challenges being faced not only today but also
in the future. Our students have benefited from a world-class education combined with in-
sights gained through the research and industry contacts of our Centre for Business, Climate
Change and Sustainability.”

Professor Wendy Loretto

Dean of the Business School

Over the course of the 2022-2023 As a result, our graduates are well placed
academic year, our students have seen to bridge the gap between research and
climate efforts evolve in ‘real time’ ranging practice, building on the insights gained
from the evolution of climate finance from studying with an impactful group of
discussions to include loss & damage at world-class researchers and the University
COP27, the irrefutable calls for action from of Edinburgh’s Centre for Business, Climate
the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Change and Sustainability (B-CCaS). Our
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC), to the explosion – but
graduates are much sought after in the field
and work with some of the most impactful Over a decade of training future changemakers on climate
also increasingly critical assessment - of actors in climate change and sustainability.
private financial sector commitments In December 2022, our 11th cohort of students put on their academic robes, received their MSc and joined the ranks of
As a School, we recognise the importance
to a net-zero future via the Glasgow nearly 300 alumni of our programme around the globe. We are proud to be one of the oldest masters-level programmes
of climate change and sustainability for
Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). in the world dedicated to training the change makers of tomorrow in the field of low carbon finance and investment. Our
the investment and finance industry. We
Future changemakers in the financial and also pride ourselves on the partnerships programme remains unique as we equip our students to understand and assess how policy and finance interact to drive
investment sector must be well versed on and opportunities that we have developed climate account – as well as with the hard carbon accounting and analytical skills to make informed decisions.
climate change and sustainability to seize with industry around our programme – The 2022-2023 cohort will be the second to graduate with an MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment. Previously known
the opportunities, manage the risks and whether through guest speakers, student- as the MSc Carbon Finance, the programme was renamed in November 2020 to reflect the growing importance of finance
give purpose to finance. But this year has led consultancy projects or joint research and investment for climate action.
also demonstrated the challenges faced through company sponsored dissertations.
when taking action on climate and the While the name has changed, the programme’s past and future is aligned with the global trends as our curriculum combines
Our question to our current and future the cutting-edge practices and approaches of today built on the foundations established by carbon finance over the last
need to bridge diverse issues ranging from
partners is what challenges are you facing two decades.
a global pandemic, economic and energy
and are there opportunities for us to work
shocks, geopolitical conflicts, accelerating Today, our graduates work across the world in a range of roles across public, private and third sector organisations:
together to solve these? Whether that is
climatic impacts, to changes in consumer
through academic or student consultancy, • Carbon credit development, trading and third-party verification
and lifestyle patterns in response.
research or executive education we have a
In response, our programme aims to give variety of ways that we could partner with • Climate-related risk disclosure
our graduates the skills necessary to your organisation. We believe strongly that
• Energy market analysis and trading
excel in the field of low carbon finance collaborating with like-minded organisations
and investment. Designed around an such as yours are key to addressing the • International climate and development finance
interdisciplinary foundation of carbon climate emergency that we all face.
• Low carbon portfolio management
accounting, climate policy and financial
We are pleased to share with you this
economics, we prepare our graduates to • Policy or regulatory roles (e.g. with Government or NGOs)
overview of both the ways that our MSc
help drive the trillions of dollars of new
could partner with you – as well as a • Renewable energy and infrastructure investment and finance
investment needed to face the climate
presentation of CVs of our soon-to-be
emergency. Covering a range of topics – • Sustainability and climate-related consulting
change makers graduating this year.
from project finance, to integrating climate
risks into decision making, and aligning Please do not hesitate to contact us • Sustainable finance and ESG analysis
portfolios with global sustainability goals to see how we can work together. As we move forward, the programme looks to continuing its close collaboration and engagement with key partners, alumni,
- the MSc has an international focus, looking
and the current cohort of students.
at the opportunities and challenges across
different sectors, financial markets, and
levels of national economic development.
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment: Industry Opportunities for Partnerships and
Curriculum Industry Engagement
Our MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment is The MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment is highly
dedicated to developing professionals in the field of low regarded by students for its strong industry links providing
carbon finance and investment. Designed around an them with real live case studies, opportunities to connect with
interdisciplinary foundation of carbon accounting, climate practitioners and gain relevant experience in the sector. To
policy and financial economics, the programme develops the this end the University of Edinburgh Business School seeks
skills and knowledge to help drive the trillions of dollars of new to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with industry,
investment needed to face the climate emergency. The MSc consultants, government agencies and NGOs. These partners
has an international focus, looking at the opportunities and work together with the programme on guest speakers,
challenges across different sectors, financial markets, and levels company sponsored dissertation topics, climate change
of national economic development. consulting projects as well as career opportunities for Climate
Change Finance and Investment MSc graduates.
CCFI Programme Structure
In Semester one of this one-year Masters programme, students study compulsory If you or your organisation may be interested in further exploring these opportunities,
courses, which are the foundation upon which the whole MSc is built and ensure please do not hesitate to contact MSc Director Ian Cochran ([email protected]) or
a common basis of knowledge across the different areas. In the second semester, Student Development Services ([email protected]).
a mix of core courses designed to apply knowledge and skills are combined with
various option courses allowing students to tailor their studies towards individual
career interests.students to tailor their studies towards individual career interests.

Guest Speakers & Climate Change Consulting Company Sponsored

Career-Related Projects Dissertations
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Options Presentations During Semester 2 of the MSc, groups A company sponsored dissertation
of 4 - 5 students work with private (CSD) involves a student carrying
The MSc incorporates guest speakers
and public-sector organisations on a out an authoritative piece of work
onto its individual courses as well
Applied Energy Finance Climate Change Dissertation project as part of the Climate Change on a business or management issue
May – August Behavioural Finance as onto informal talks during the
Carbon Accounting Consulting Project Consulting Project. In this interdisciplinary identified by a project client. The work
Climate Change and academic year. Speakers present on
Climate Risk and course, students see the real-world, typically takes an in-depth look into a
Climate Policy and Capital Markets a range of topics – from their current
Investment Alignment climate change-related challenges that defined research area and results in a
Investment work, emerging trends within different
Investment Management a private or public-sector organisation 15,000-word dissertation containing
Research Methods for industries as well as the type of skills
Carbon Pricing Mitigation Outcome is experiencing. Working with their extensive research, rigorous analysis
Climate Change Finance they may be looking for in new hires
Fundamentals of Assessment client, students investigate and try to and practical conclusions. Working
and current opportunities such as
Infrastructure Finance solve this challenge in the form of a with their UEBS dissertation advisor
Responsible Investment internships and available positions.
Option Courses consulting project. At the end of the as well as an external partner,
International
(students choose 2) course students present their findings the student will develop a critical
Climate Finance
and solutions through a presentation understanding of relevant literature
and a written consulting report. and theoretical frameworks. They
Last years’ collaborators included: will then apply this understanding,
Longspur Research, the European and the collection, analysis and
Investment Bank, Baillie Gifford, Delta- evaluation of relevant information,
ee, and the Trade and Development to contribute to addressing the
Please note courses are subject to change and correct at time of printing.
Bank of Mongolia, among others. client’s issue or problem.
If you are interested in submitting a If you are interested in submitting
project for students to work on, please an idea for a company sponsored
Dissertation get in touch in Semester 1 of the dissertation, please get in touch
Students complete a 15,000-word dissertation over a four-month period. The academic year (October - November) between October and January by
dissertation gives students an opportunity to conduct an in-depth study of a by emailing: [email protected] emailing [email protected].
topic in which they are particularly interested to gain experience of planning, Students submit their dissertation
designing, executing and reporting a significant piece of individual research. proposals in March, begin research
An emphasis is placed on students learning how to communicate complex in May or June and submit the
ideas and information in a coherent and structured manner. Dissertations may final dissertation in August.
take the form of either traditional academic research or a company sponsored
dissertation where students work on a question of interest to an external partner.

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Centre for Business, Climate Change Executive Education
and Sustainability (B-CCaS)
Our executive education programmes equip managers
The UEBS Centre for Business, Climate Change, and and leaders with the confidence to have the next
Sustainability (B-CCaS) grew out of two established and conversation with colleagues or clients about climate
world renowned research centres: the Centre for Business and change. Our B-CCaS faculty creates tools that are easy
Climate Change and the Sustainable Business Initiative. B-CCaS to engage with and inspiring to use.
draws on over a decade’s experience engaging with large and
small businesses, policy makers, non-governmental institutions,
and others, providing research, advice, consultancy, executive
education, graduate introductions, and more.

Climate Change Climate Change

B-CASS’ Mission Risk in Finance Transformation
Designed for financial professionals, Programme
01 02 03 04 05 this ten-week online course focuses Our Climate Change Transformation
To be a catalyst To work across To offer innovative To stimulate and To create on the consequences of climate Programme has provided training
for positive social institutional, market, and research- contribute to key and inspire change on finance. This includes for over 1,000 employees of a UK
and environmental organisational, led solutions. policy debates changemakers topics such as how to navigate data, bank on a range of topics related
change in the community, and for the future measure risk, gain accurate insights to climate change. From this, we
interaction of individual levels for financial decision making, and developed bank-wide resources,
climate, business, capture opportunities related to and provided deeper-dives into
policy, and society transitioning to net zero. Delivered specific sectors, based on the needs
online, it has a mix of self-paced of the business. Content has been
and live facilitated discussions developed in partnership with the
with participants from across the bank, including interviews with
financial services sector. Developed senior leaders who are managing
in partnership with the Edinburgh the bank’s response to climate
Future Institute, the course change. Working in partnership
development has been funded towards practical changes is at
by the Scottish Funding Council’s the heart of our approach.
B-CCaS’ Five Areas of Research Focus Workforce Development Fund,
with a number of funded places If you or your organisation
Financing a Accounting for Transitioning to Doing Business Transforming to a available for eligible participants. is interested in finding out
more about our custom
Sustainable World Climate Change and a Low-Carbon Sustainably Sustainable Society To keep up to date with future programmes, please contact
Sustainability Economy Exploring how and to Understanding what course dates, please visit:
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financial markets, solutions and sustainable future resilient, sustainable
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banks, and policy technological and thriving society
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makers in building a developments aiming might look like, and
and sustainability
sustainable world for a green, renewable how we could
economy achieve it

B-CCaS’ Three Key Activities

Pure Research Knowledge Exchange and Impact Curriculum and Championing

Achieved through grant funding and Focused on industry collaborations, Changemakers
academic collaborations, forming the consultancy, and research, which Targeting the Business School,
traditional academic research piece. may overlap with pure research. the wider University of Edinburgh
curriculum, as well as executive
education, introducing these ideas
and strategies to those who will
be leading the change in their
professional lives.
If you or your organisation is interested in learning more about the
Centre and how you could get involved and benefit from our research,
please contact the Centre’s Director [email protected]

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 Student Curriculum Vitae:
MSC CLIMATE CHANGE
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT More than 2 years experience:
CLASS OF 2023:
INTRODUCTION
Aigerim Azhenova............................................10

Over the past eleven years, our Chendika Bayu Kurniawan........................... 12

programme has trained over 300 Sébastien Engelmann...................................14
professionals and change-makers in the
fields of climate change, finance and Min Fu.................................................................16
investment. This year’s class is one of Kyung Hee Jeong........................................... 18
our largest made up of 43 students from
23 countries. It has brought together a Aiesha Joseph................................................20
diverse group from different education Chieri Kina........................................................ 22
and professional backgrounds.
Florentina Niradewi...................................... 24
We are pleased to share the following Serin Oh............................................................ 26
CV’s submitted for inclusion by our
Thirumalai Parthasarathy........................... 28
students. Please do not hesitate to
reach out directly to students – or to the Emiliano Federico Roselló Urrutia..........30
MSc Programme Director - if you are Elizabeth Schuck........................................... 32
interested in exploring career-related
opportunities including internships, Arjun Shanker.................................................34
forthcoming job opportunities, etc. Hongju Shin..................................................... 36
CVs are organised by length of previous
relevent professional experience: less Less than 2 years experience:
or more than two years and then in
alphabetical order by last name.
Xiaohang Chen............................................... 38
Ferk De Kroon............................................... 40
Béatrice Des Boscs.......................................42
James Dewar..................................................44
Douglas Phillips.............................................46
Yiran Tao...........................................................48
Nils Basil Vögtli..............................................50
Yuchen Wang.................................................. 52
Luisa Weber ...................................................54
Shuang Wu...................................................... 56
Luyao Xin......................................................... 58
Zexin Xu............................................................60
Tingting Zhu.................................................... 62

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 Aigerim Azhenova Manufacturing Technology Process engineer: Chemours, Netherlands 10/2018 - 03/2020

• Provided day-to-day production operations process engineering support, trouble-shooting and ensuring
5/8 Simpson Loan EH3 9GB Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK Graduate visa)
reliable and safe production continuation.
Tel: +44 (0)7514717511 [email protected]
• A main highlight included my emergency support on an unexpected flooding and consequent automatic
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aigerim-azhenova
shutdown of one of the key (40m) Columns, post-working hours. With Operations, I managed to implement a
safe process stop, internally strip the column, steam-clean, “repack” and restart safely in the morning after. Was
awarded special recognition from Site Manager.
Profile
Process engineer: North Caspian Operating Company, Offshore, Kazakhstan 02/2017 - 10/2018
I am an international Oil and Gas Operations, Projects & Process Engineering professional with a strong foundation
of technical and non-technical skillset supplemented with organisational & soft skills.
• Initiated a business case through management and set-up and led a Task Force to investigate TEG chemical
losses impacts to the onshore production systems and mitigation actions (reduction of TEG losses and
My last assignment had me directly manage energy transition projects at a Shell refinery. Currently I have taken a
associated costs of procurement).
step to diversify my skillset and support net zero ambitions through pursuit of an MSc in Climate Change Finance &
• Liaison for Government authorities during a significant loss of containment event at site location.
Investment at the University of Edinburgh.
• Task Force member for implementing improvements towards Power Generation reliability.
~50mln USD in production deferment was prevented and a received recognition award
Motivational driver is to apply my knowledge from both my MSc and professional experience and hold a position
• Onshore & Offshore Chemicals Improvement Task Force member. Cost reduction achieved of 12mln USD by
within sustainable energy sector and deliver climate change consultancy, carbon pricing & accounting, policy
implementing a chemical injection stop through Management of Change supported by lab & pigging results
development, international climate investments.
and operational feedback.

Education Production Support Supervisor: North Caspian Operating Company, Kazakhstan 08/2015 - 02/2017

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023 • Developed a detailed procedure to safely bunker Methanol during winter operation constraints. Took full
ownership in the task through liaison with HSE, Emergency Response team, vendors, marine logistics and site
Post-Graduate MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
operations and overseeing the activity to assure no production deferment.
• Acquired understanding of different Carbon Accounting methods, their various purposes and scopes, life cycle • Procedure became a standard operating procedure for operations used to date.
assessment, differentiating between attributional and consequential accounting, complementing the course
of Carbon Pricing, carbon taxes vs cap-and-trade instruments and their implementation appropriateness and Production Operations engineer: North Caspian Operating Company, Kazakhstan 01/2010 - 08/2015
impact on business and society.
• Climate Risk & Investment Alignment provided practical skills of developing a Net Zero-focused diversified • Managed an H2S de-contamination activity of 80m3 of corrosion inhibitor at site.
portfolio of different transition leading and climate solutions companies, aligned with EU Taxonomy on • Operations Directorate Achievement Award received for achieving a cost saving of 17mln USD, by
sustainable activities. This course provided a solid foundation on how credibility of companies on their climate implementing a project to procure well clean up skids to replace rental skids.
action and reduction of GHG emissions could be assessed, using publicly available information, such as TPI, • Operations representative within the well services team to design well-clean up skids for clean and protect of
SBTI, TCFD reporting and EU Taxonomy. separation facilities from contaminants during start-up. Saved ~50mln USD in deferment.
• Climate Change Consulting Project, working in a group of 4 people from 3 countries our project supported • Involved in Karachaganak complete field planned shutdown, providing isolations and coordinating with other
Trade & Development Bank of Mongolia with creating and presenting the most appropriate financial structure operators to prepare the entire plant for upgrade tie-ins.
for the development of green sustainable town to support copper and gold-mining operations in the south of
Mongolia. The report was well received by the client. Published an article in Shell TechXplorer journal on the decision-making process, design and challenges in
• Dissertation title “The financial impacts of European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Kazakhstan”. commissioning the world’s first industrial scale bio-PTL facility, for synthetic kerosene production using Green
Hydrogen and biomass pyrolysis oil.
Atyrau University of Oil & Gas, Kazakhstan 09/2007 - 07/2010
BSc in Chemical Process engineering
Work Experience Additional Skills and Experience
Energy Transformation Projects Process Engineer: Shell, Germany 10/2021 - 09/2022 Published an article in Shell TechXplorer journal on the decision-making process, design and challenges
in commissioning the world’s first industrial scale bio-PTL facility, for synthetic kerosene production using
• Lead Process Engineering Support for Projects & Modifications within Identify & Assess phases (Feasibility Green Hydrogen and biomass pyrolysis oil.
Study, Concept Select, Basis for Design) in Rhineland Refinery whilst supervising a team.

Senior Process Engineer Projects: Shell, Netherlands 03/2020 - 10/2021 Languages

• Over a time period of 10 months delivered 5 new gas well hook-ups across Shell operated assets in the North
• English, Kazakh and Russian; Dutch (B1/B2), German (B1)
Sea on time and against high-quality standard (low/base/high cases fully developed & risk assessed).
• Responsible for engineering (design), costs, resources (materials, vendors and staff), schedule and on-site
execution supervision. Projects completed on schedule without incidents. Process engineering

• Proficient in UniSim Modelling for Flow Assurance simulation and trouble-shooting.

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 Chendika Bayu Kurniawan Work Experience

Jasmine Garden Residence No. 12, Masjid Baitulrohim Street, South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia 15222 Relevant Experience
(+62) 81 2157 373 88; (+44) 730 8698 525
[email protected] Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chendika-bayu-kurniawan-9840b984/ Assistant Vice President (Senior Credit Risk Analyst in Corporate Risk Group) 06/2013 - Present

• Bank Mandiri, one of the biggest banks in Indonesia, aims to enhance its credit portfolio in the industry related
Profile to climate solutions and alignment.
Possessing a passion for green finance, I am a current postgraduate student pursuing an MSc in Climate Change • I have comprehensively evaluated credit proposals and mitigated credit risk for each application. Each has
Finance & Investment. I have worked in corporate finance for ten years, assessing credit structures and reducing complex credit structures, including project finance, corporate finance, trade finance, restructuring problem
credit risk. I have extensive knowledge of complex financial structures. I strongly desire to work in green finance loan, syndicate loan, acquisition finance, and other structured finance.
because of my expertise in corporate finance, and I find it fascinating how catalytic financing and blended finance • As a Senior Manager at the Corporate Risk Group, I have handled a lot of portfolio debtors in various industry
are set up to hasten green development. sectors with a myriad of complex credit structures, such as the mining industry, Crude Palm Oil (CPO) industry,
oil & gas industry, retailer, construction, financial institution, automotive and many others.
• Awarded several awards from Bank Mandiri as Employer, such as The Best Role Model as Senior Credit Risk
Education Analyst Level – Corporate Risk Group, The Best Restructuring Heroes 2021 – Mandiri Employee Award (MEA),

The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023

MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment Additional Skills and Experience
• Attained comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in calculating carbon footprint through the Other Courses
Carbon Accounting module.
• Analysed and built a robust green investment alignment and portfolio optimisation focusing on leading • Intermediate Wholesale Banking Course – Moodys Analytics
companies in climate change transition and solution through Climate Risk and Investment Alignment and • Risk Management Competence Certification Level I – Banking Professional Certification Institute (LSPP)
Sustainable Finance modules. • Best Practice Corporate and Project Finance Modelling – Corality Academy
• Improved my critical thinking, research, and communication skills in Research Methods, International Climate • Financial Shenanigans – The University of Indonesia
Finance, and Carbon Pricing modules.
• Enhanced my knowledge of structuring green financing in green infrastructures through Fundamental of Languages
Infrastructure Finance and Advanced Energy Finance modules.
• Expanded teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills in varied groups in modules such as Climate Risk • English (Advanced)
and Investment Alignment, Responsible Investing, Consulting Project, and other group discussions in class. • Bahasa Indonesia (Native)
• Acted as a consulting group and provided comprehensive consultancy advice to the Trade and Development
Bank of Mongolia on structure financing in developing a green mining city in Mongolia. Became a think tank
IT Skills
and major initiator in building several optional catalytic finance schemes from various stakeholders to maximise
funding.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• The dissertation topic will analyse how to maximise catalytic finance in green development with a limited
• Advanced in analysing and evaluating spreadsheet and financial models from various industries
funding source. • Experienced in Refinitiv

Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia 09/2009 - 05/2013 Hobbies and Interests

Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Accounting (Cum Laude)
• Travelling
• Gadjah Mada University is one of the best universities in Indonesia. • Reading
• Received a GPA 3.71 of 4.00 (Cum Laude) during only three years and seven months of study periods. • Playing badminton
• Became Assistant Lecturer to support the Accounting Lecturer in providing study programs and evaluating • Running
student task assignments

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 Sébastien Engelmann Growth Hacker -> Product Analyst -> Associate Product Manager, Ada, Toronto 08/2018 - 02/2020

• Growth Hacker: Worked with Sales & Marketing on a variety of projects with a focus on setting up a scalable
3 Sciennes Gardens, EH9 1NR, Edinburgh, Scotland Customer Relationship Management tool.
+44 783 171 4923, [email protected] • Product Analyst: Started Ada’s analytics team focused on enabling internal teams with the data they needed to
linkedin.com/in/sebastienengelmann make more informed decisions.
• Associate Product Manager: Was the first APM at Ada. I ran projects for the Analytics team at Ada, a team
dedicated to helping clients draw actionable insights from their data.
Profile • In less than 2 years at Ada I helped the company go from under 10 million in ARR to over 100 million and a
valuation > 1 billion dollars.
I am a start-up enthusiast interested in climate tech. I have experiences that range from carbon foot-printing
to working in soil carbon markets and environmental certification services like BCorp. I have worked in sales, Intern, BCorp, Sao Paulo 09/2016 - 12/2016
marketing, product development and data management but am interested in continuing to work closely with
voluntary carbon markets in an analytical capacity. • Helped companies complete the B impact assessment and improve their scores while spreading an
understanding of the importance of integrating social and environmental progress at the root of company
culture.
Education
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023 Additional Skills and Experience
MSc Carbon Finance/ Climate Change Finance & Investment
Venture for Canada | Fellow 2017 - 2020
• Wrote policy briefs on the development of an Offshore Wind fund to stimulate private capital investment in
Atlantic Canada and the introduction of a Scrap-It program for internal combustion engines in Ontario. • Venture for Canada is a national not-for-profit that recruits Canada’s best and brightest to work at innovative
• Recommended a new carbon pricing policy for Ontario to pursue given its market readiness, key industries, Canadian start-ups, with the mission of fostering entrepreneurship. I was selected as one of the top 30 new
and political context. fellows in Canada, out of nearly 1,000 applicants.
• Conducted a consequential carbon accounting assessment on a clothing tax and investigated the benefits and
concerns around various carbon accounting methodologies. Entrepreneur First | Founder in Residence 03/2022 - 05/2022
• Evaluated the attractiveness of utility scale lithium-ion batteries storage solutions in emerging EU markets
through a consulting project with the Private Equity firm Aukera BV. • Selected as one of 30 Toronto Founders to join EF’s start-up incubator with access to 100k after 3 months for a
• Currently researching the market exposure of compliance carbon markets to faulty carbon credits as a business valuation of 1 million dollars.
dissertation.
Languages
Mount Allison University, Sackville 09/2012 - 07/2016
BCOMM Entrepreneurship | Minor in International Politics | Grade: Distinction • Fluent in English
• French
• Portuguese (Basic oral)
Work Experience

Relevant Experience

Business Engagement Lead, Climate Smart Business, Remote 07/2021 - 03/2022

• Developed partnerships with companies and organisations to measure annual inventories in accordance with
the GHG Protocol and designed appropriate reduction strategies.
• Helped businesses discover their carbon credit development options and helped them optimize the value of
their potential credits under various forestry, agriculture and oil and gas protocols.
• Developed and implemented a GTM strategy for our emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards team to generate
new business in California, Oregon, Washington and BC.
• Climate Smart Business was acquired by Radicle in 2021, which was then itself acquired by the Bank of
Montreal in 2022 and now goes by BMO Radicle

Business Lead, Terramera, Remote 10/2020 - 07/2021

• Worked collaboratively on a 4-person team to develop and vet business models to enable Terramera to be a
leader in soil intelligence.
• Raised 8 million dollars from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to operationalize the technology.
• This 4-person team has now spun out into a separate company that has raised additional capital

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 Min (Monica) Fu Shanghai 100-year Enterprise Management & Consulting Shanghai, China 01/2021-07/2022
Senior Consultant
5 Ascham Court, EH8 9LQ, Edinburgh (Eligible to work in UK) • Advised on Hengtong Optic-Electric (SHA: 600487, optical fibre and offshore wind cable producer) shift from
(+44) 07881089365 [email protected] operating control to strategic control to align with business development goals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-min-fu/ • Conducted 70+ interviews, panel discussions, online interviews with management team and stakeholder,
proven experience of in-depth communication with high level executives on management issues.
• Designed qualitative research questionnaire for entry-level employees and middle, senior level management
Profile team. Gathered organisational management insights from employees of different perceptions and experiences
within organisation to support overall success of business.
As an interdisciplinary professional with strong expertise in sustainability, I bring eight years of experience in • Conducted cross-analysis of questionnaire and interview data to identify key themes and trends in stakeholder
management consulting and environmental compliance, alongside a solid educational background in both climate feedback, developing insights that informed delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic report.
change and engineering. With a strong modeling and problem-solving skills, I have a track record of delivering
innovative solutions and driving positive change. Consultant 02/2019-12/2020

My passion for carbon market and carbon accounting motivates me to pursue a career as a climate analyst, ideally • Provided strategic consulting service to Do-Fluoride Chemicals (SZSE: 002407, leading fluorine chemical
in investment management or NGO, to help organisations take proactive steps toward a net zero future. manufacturer) on 2020-2025 strategy. Market value of DFD doubled since completion of consulting project.
• Helped client address challenge of over diversification by conducting comprehensive value chain research of
fluorochemical industry, from mining to applications such as electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid in solar panel
Education and semiconductor etching, and LiPF6 in lithium-ion battery.
• Embraced new career path with enthusiasm and dedication, quickly adapting through a commitment to
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023 continuous learning and growth.
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
China Huadian Corporation Shandong, China 01/2016-01/2019
• Equipped with deep and comprehensive knowledge in: Carbon Accounting (65%), Fundamentals of Sustainability Manager
Infrastructure Finance (70%), Climate Policy and Investment (73%), International Climate Finance (79%), Carbon
Pricing (80%), Advanced Energy Finance (93%), Climate Risk and Investment Alignment (71%), Sustainable • Performed carbon accounting for 1200MW coal-fired power plant as preparation for China ETS in electricity
Finance, Mitigation Outcome Assessment. sector, overseeing critical data collection and analysis to assess the facility’s carbon footprint and identify
• Provided consultancy advice to Baillie Gifford on price of avoided emissions in Billie Gifford’s Climate Optimism opportunities for emission reduction.
Fund. Evaluated existing carbon valuation methods and identified price range for forward-looking avoided • Organised open day events for local neighbourhoods and pupils, designed to increase community-based
emissions in different sectors. engagement and promote action towards achieving UN SDGs.
• Drafted a methodology to assess GHG mitigation outcome of a 10MW BECCS with EOR based on GHG
Protocol for Project Accounting and existing CDM Methodology. Environmental Compliance Specialist 07/2014-06/2016
• Familiar with various carbon accounting standards, including GHG Protocol, ISO14064, ISO14067 and PAS2050; • Performed coal fired power plant tail gas treatment, including dust elimination, SCR/SNCR denitrification, and
knowledge of CDM, VCS and GS standard guidelines and methodologies. desulfurization.
• Dissertation on determining emissions of Taiwan fasteners industry under CBAM regulation, a project • Monitored CEMS (continuous emission monitoring system) calibration, operation, and maintenance.
sponsored by Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan. • Provided regular reports on air and water pollutants under pollutant discharge permit system
• Strengthened cross-cultural communication, leadership, and presentation skills by collaborating with colleagues • Sound experience with sensors and instrumentation such as temperatures, flow meters, pressure, levels,
from diverse backgrounds and leveraging strengths to drive project success. chemical analysis.
Shandong University 09/2011-06/2014
MEng Testing and Measuring Technology
Additional Skills and Experience
• Assistant teacher at General Physics Laboratory of Physics, prepared teaching materials and lead students’
experiments, and evaluated undergraduates’ performance on experiments. Certificate & Awards

• CFA level 1 passed (10/2022).

• National electricity industry experts, awarded by China Electricity Council (11/2016).
Work Experience
IT
World Resource Institute, Sustainable transportation team Remote working 12/2022-03/2023
Carbon Analyst • Expert in MS Office and in presenting, summarizing, and handling data.
• Bloomberg & Refinitive.
• Researched Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions of major corporates in freight transportation supply chain (including freight
forwarders, logistics service providers, and carriers) and constructed a Scope 3 emission transfer chain. Publications
• Conducted extensive research on 15 categories of scope 3 emissions for major maritime companies (e.g.,
Maersk, COSCO, CMES), with a focus on differentiating between three freight transportation related categories: • A method for probing the refractive index change in photorefractive crystals, Optica Applicata, Vol. 43, Issue 4,
category 3 (Fuel and energy related emissions), category 4 (upstream transportation and distribution), and pp. 731-737 (2013).
category 9 (Downstream transport and distribution). • Evolution of bright spatial solitons in a transversely shifted photorefractive crystal, Journal of the Optical
• Developed understanding of SBTi corporate Net-zero standard for different subsectors in transportation, as Society of America B, Vol. 30, Issue 10, pp. 2628-2633 (2013).
well as logistics GHG reporting across multi-modal supply chain.
• Drafted a research proposal on challenges of reducing freight emissions by analysing climate strategies, TCFD Language: Communicate effectively in English (IELTS 7) and Chinese, both spoken and written.
reporting, CDP data of cargo owners.

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 Kyunghee Jeong • Entitled financing technically superior waste-to-energy company (U$ 4 million) by emphasising their climate
solutions such as renewable energy and fuel generation from residuals.
16/2 Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh, EH9 1RS, UK • Implemented long-term finance to install eco-friendly equipment such as exhaust gas cleaning systems and
+44 (0)785 715 2580 | +82 (0)10 5391 5268 | [email protected] alternative marine power for a shipping company (U$ 14 million)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyunghee-jane-jeong
Digital Environment Forming Task Force, KDB (South Korea) 04/2020 - 04/2021

Profile • Facilitated the adoption of digital infrastructures such as cloud storage for a paperless and efficient working
environment for the climate.
With 12 years of career as a development banker mainly focusing on implementing and planning finance to •
support national policies in South Korea, I am seeking a career in climate investment and impact measurement Manager, On-lending Department, KDB (South Korea) 01/2015 - 08/2018
upon completion of the MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment programme. My effective leadership from
leading multiple new groups at work and expertise in climate investment, risk, and regulation would qualify the key • Planned and launched an ‘Eco-friendly on-lending programme’ to activate energy-saving companies’ financing
areas required in the interdisciplinary climate finance field. and stimulate the secondary loan market.
• Newly designed ‘Overseas on-lending programme’ in a two-step loan structure to provide long-term funding to
a Vietnamese bank, which then lends money to Vietnamese companies trading with Korea to expand a cross-
Education border business.
• Revised ‘On-lending programme for non-banking financial companies’ to enlarge the lease financing market of
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK 09/2022 - 08/2023 Korea and achieved more than 200% YoY loan approval growth.
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
Junior Board member, KDB (South Korea) 03/2017 - 03/2018
• Climate change consultancy project: Presented an original carbon pricing model for avoided emissions of a
specific portfolio to international asset manager Baillie Gifford with three colleagues. • Selected as one of the thirty junior board members to catalyse positive organisational culture change and
• Climate investment proposals: Analysed the impact and return of the climate investment through the TCFD suggested a yearly business plan for ‘GCF(Green Climate Fund) guarantee based overseas on-lending’, now an
framework, avoided emissions, and EU Taxonomy in three different coursework. ongoing business in Korea Development Bank.
• Financial models and calculation: Created financial models to navigate the profitability of clean infrastructure • Worked as one of thirteen judges who gave the Best Innovation Awards (KDB Stars) to encourage innovative
investment and calculated the carbon footprint and the avoided emissions with Excel. working styles for employees to overcome challenging situations.
• Policy memos: Identified gaps in different areas, such as the economy, environment, and others, to implement
effective climate policy, including blended finance and carbon pricing instruments. Officer, Investment Banking Department, KDB (South Korea) 07/2011 - 01/2014

• Post-managed the UN Clean Development Mechanism project for a Biomass combined heat and power plant
CFA Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea 06/2016
in Chengdu, China as an equity holder.
• Managed two invested companies (KineMaster, Corp., MCNEX CO.Ltd) to go public.
• Completed CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) level 2 exam.
• Exited DHP Korea, Co. Ltd. (an artificial tears manufacturer) by merging them with Sam Chun Dang Pharm Co.,
Ltd. (the giant, listed generic pharmaceutical company).
Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea 03/2004 - 02/2009
BEcon in Food & Resource Economics; BBA in Business Administration (Double major)
Additional Skills and Experience
• Graduation High (GPA: 4.06/4.5)
• Relevant courses: Economics of resources and environmental values, Natural and environmental resource Club Activity
policy, Natural resources economics, Governance and public policy, Financial management
• KDBCCA (KDB Climate Change Agents): Organised a study group to build a climate people network and to
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 8/2006 - 05/2007 research financial schemes for decarbonisation (02/2012 - 02/2013).
Exchange Student, KU-UBC Visiting Student Program • AIESEC (Int’l student association): Executive board member of AIESEC Korea University and envoy for cultural
exchange at AIESEC University of British Columbia (09/2004 - 05/2007)
• Relevant courses: Environmental economics, Land economics, International financial market
Volunteer
Work Experience
• Junior Achievement Korea: Volunteered Pro Bono to teach basic economic knowledge to middle school
students. (05/2009 - 11/2009)
Senior Manager - SME Banking Division, KDB (South Korea) 07/2019 - 08/2022 • CADIP (Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects): Assisted the elders with dementia by
helping them with diverse programs in Haro Park Centre. (06/2006 - 07/2007)
• Awarded as 2020 Excellent Employee in recognition of successfully expanding a new corporate banking
branch and a full scholarship for pursuing an ESG-related master’s degree for 2022/2023 after continuously Language: Korean (native), English (professional proficiency, IELTS 8.0)
persuading the importance of climate finance internally.
• Enabled acquisition finance for a smart urban mobility platform project (U$ 36 million) which will mitigate Certificate: completed CFA Level 2, Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance
carbon emissions by shifting the demand towards low-carbon transportation.
IT Skills: Excel VBA, Python

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 Aiesha Joseph Business Development Officer: Network Tech Inc., Barbados 07/2017 - 08/2023

47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh, EH141TY (UK Student Visa) • Played instrumental role in increasing company revenues 30% by coordinating expansion and
+447366309510 [email protected] diversification of product/service offering to include software reselling and managed services.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiesha-joseph-38522b159/ • Reduced company expenditure by 20% by identifying and eliminating unnecessary operational costs.
• Spearheaded the modernization of company logo, website & marketing materials and introduced use
of social media as an additional marketing tool.
Profile • Devised an online marketing strategy to enhance brand visibility and awareness, resulting in a 35%
uptick in engagement with potential clients.
I am particularly interested in the Global South’s access to and utilization of finance to address climate change.
• Implemented network documentation software and a subscriptions management application to
Since joining the MSc. Climate Change Finance & Investment program, I have developed skills in international
climate finance, climate policy and sustainable finance and enhanced my analytical, teamworking and cross-cultural improve documentation, management and tracking of client systems and software subscriptions.
communication skills. On completion of my studies, I am very keen to commence a career in either climate finance, • Increased number of channels for client to technician contact by adopting job tracking, service desk
climate policy, ESG analysis or sustainable finance software resulting in a 25% improvement in billable hours.

Education Additional Skills and Experience

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023 Edinburgh Award Recipient: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment • Focused specifically on developing networking, assertiveness and knowledge integration & application skills
throughout the one-year Edinburgh Award program (expected completion August 2023).
• Recipient of a Dean’s Academic Excellence Award from the University of Edinburgh.
• Gained knowledge and skills in carbon accounting, carbon pricing, international climate finance, infrastructural
finance, climate policy, advanced energy finance, sustainable finance, responsible investing and climate risk & Speaker: JED Child Trust Foundation Annual Conference, Nigeria 01/2023
investment alignment.
• Virtually presented on the topic of managing mental health as a student at JED Child Trust Foundation’s
• Enhanced cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills by working with diverse cohort, while
Annual Conference under the theme “Developing a Sustainable Education Framework for African Children”
simultaneously expanding my worldview.
• Collaborated with 4 students from different countries on a report which examined the level of Article 2.1(c)
implementation within the Green Climate Fund as a consultant for the Frankfurt School- UNEP Centre and Judge: JED Child Trust Foundation Essay Competition, Nigeria 08/2022
provided recommendations which were well received.
• My dissertation will explore how chronically high levels of sovereign debt in Caribbean small island states • Assessed African students’ essays on the topic “African Education: Strategies to Qualitative &
impacts their access to concessional climate finance. Equitable Formal Education in Africa.”

The University of the West Indies, Jamaica 09/2014 - 07/2017 Youth Representative: UNCTAD15 Youth Forum, Barbados 09/2021
BSC. Finance with Upper Second Class Honours
• Drafted the Bridging the Skills Gap segment of the Inclusive & Equitable Learnability section of the UNCTAD15
Youth Declaration.
• Developed a foundational understanding of finance, business management, economics, accounting, business
law and statistics.
• Awarded a Canada-CARICOM Leadership scholarship from the Government of Canada which facilitated a Certificates
semester abroad as an exchange student at McGill University in Montréal, Canada.
• Honed problem-solving, communication, teamwork, research, networking, analytical and time management CCRIF SPC & The University of the West Indies, Open Campus 07/2021
skills. Fundamentals in Disaster Risk Financing for Advancing the Sustainable Development of Small Island
Developing States
Work Experience • Developed understanding of the Caribbean region’s risk profile with respect to natural hazards and the
importance of disaster risk financing to debt and fiscal sustainability and a country’s overall development
Junior ESG Analyst: Prosper Social Finance CIC, Edinburgh 10/2022 - 12/2022 prospects during this 8-month program.
• Co-developed and presented a comprehensive disaster risk financing policy and strategy for a Caribbean
• Conducted ESG metric screening, financial and business performance analysis on a potential equity investment island.
and co-authored a 7,000 word report justifying the recommendation for investment.
• Pitched stock to industry professionals and Prosper’s investment committee based on its alignment with Erasmus University Rotterdam, Massive Online Open Course 09/2020
Prosper’s core values, ESG and financial performance. Principles of Sustainable Finance
• Enhanced presentation, analytical, communication, networking and teamworking skills during this program.
• Gained foundational knowledge on key sustainability challenges and their possible solutions.

Languages: English (Native)

IT Skills: Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office.

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, learning to play the ukulele, avid WNBA fan

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 Chieri Chris Kina Work Experience

Edinburgh, Scotland | +44 (075) 1471-4328 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/chriskina Equity Research Associate Jul 2021 ~ Jul 2022
Eligible to work in the United Kingdom via Graduate Visa through early 2026 CLSA Securities Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo

• Supported the Country Head by managing 12 large-cap companies in the internet,

Profile telecommunications, retail and consumer goods sectors and circulated daily news pertaining to the
portfolio
Financial professional with 5+ years of experience in New York and Tokyo seeking opportunities as a sustainability- • Assisted the drafting of earnings notes released during the earnings period and corporate event-
focused analyst. Key past experiences include assessing the credit risk of corporations in several sectors, drafting driven notes
and publishing various investor reports from earnings results, event-driven commentaries, and thematic research • Conducted quarterly interviews and maintained relationships with the corporate IR team of the
reports in the consumer and internet sectors in Asia, and interviewing executives on corporate and financial existing portfolio
strategy. Together with my experience and upon completion of the climate finance postgraduate program, I aim to • Researched and moderated interviews with non-covered companies for potential initiation which
dedicate my career to the global net-zero transition.
increased the publication of non-covered companies by at least one per quarter
• Built, updated and improved existing financial models by using effective Excel and Bloomberg
Education formulas which led to more accurate forecasts and quicker updates
• Responded to investors’ inquiries related to the portfolio and improved turnaround time by 24 hours
The University of Edinburgh Expected Dec 2023 • Drafted and published survey-based thematic reports in the consumer and internet sectors:
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment Skin Gold, an over 300-page report analyzing consumer behaviour and trends in the beauty sector in
CFA Institute - Certificate in ESG (Candidate) Japan and China using a set of raw data taken from a survey of 700 participants
Japan Internet Report, an over 300-page report analyzing the latest consumer preferences in Japan
Queens College, City University of New York May 2014 through a survey of 1,000 respondents pertaining to cashless usage, telecom providers and e-commerce
Bachelor in Business Administration for International Business and Economics
Minor: Philosophy and Honors in the Humanities Associate Analyst Nov 2017 ~ Jun 2021
Moody’s Investors Service, Tokyo
The London School of Economics and Political Science, Summer 2017 – Development Economics
The Japanese Weekend School of New York, 1999 ~ 2010 - Studied Liberal Arts Classes in Japanese • Managed over 13 companies in retail, consumer goods, real estate, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors
• Built financial models to forecast credit quality, conducted scenario analyses and interpreted financial metrics
• Led discussions and effectively communicated analytical summaries of rating recommendations for analysts in
Postgraduate Academic Assignments & Projects committees held as a result of regular monitoring and rating-triggering events
• Published research reports including Credit Opinion on industry and company-specific profiles, highlighting key
• Personal carbon footprint project - Calculated personal carbon footprint in the course of a year
credit risks and strengths
• Climate-risk portfolio project – Integrated ESG principles and created a net-zero portfolio that aligns with EU
• Drafted commentaries and time-sensitive analysis reports of 500-700 words on event-driven activities such as
Taxonomy through the selection of ten stocks including those in the transition sector, and gained experience in
small-scale acquisitions and divestments
the creation of a report following TCFD guidelines
• Actively participated in interviews with the executive management team on business activities
• Climate Policy Memo – Devised a plan to facilitate the Green Growth Strategy of Japan through smart city tech
• Acted as a primary responder to inquiries from investment managers and equity analysts on company’s credit
• Carbon Pricing Memo – Assessed appropriate carbon pricing mechanism by creating a proposal to implement
profile
the Emissions Trading System in Australia’s high-carbon sectors
• Identified key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues of each company and sector which enhanced
• Mitigating Emissions Intervention project – Researched and analyzed the impact of the introduction of clean
the overall risk profile
cookstoves in Ethiopia on GHG emissions. The analysis includes scenario analyses of best-case and worst-case
and sensitivity analyses of selected inputs
• Sustainable Finance Framework – Developed a project on a bamboo fund to prevent flooding and soil erosion
Operations Analyst Fixed Income and Money Market Instruments Administrator Feb. 2016 ~ Apr. 2017
in Bangladesh which could improve the livelihood of farmers The Chiba Bank, Ltd., New York
• Climate Consulting project - Abrdn plc Explored and assessed current standards and methodologies on
the quantification of avoided emissions published by corporations, investors and government entities, and • Processed all outgoing money transfers of MMI including Certificate of Deposits and Customer Deposits
identified credible metrics of net zero transition. Recommended the applicability of various methodologies in • Prepared internal reports related to branch security portfolios consisting of over 100 securities
different sectors and limitations • Performed due diligence through Know-Your-Customer compliance projects

Additional Skills and Experience

Languages: English and Japanese (Native or bilingual proficiency)

Software: Proficient in Bloomberg and FactSet

Climate finance-related: Familiarity with carbon reporting methodologies and standards including Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Protocol, ISO14064, EU Taxonomy, TCFD reporting and SBTi standards

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 Florentina Niradewi TEDx Ambassador, TED Conferences LLC, United States 01/2020 - Present

• Fostered TEDx communities in Indonesia and the Southeast Asia region through mentorship programmes and
Jakarta, Indonesia (UK student visa)
workshops.
Mobile +62 812-8087-7890 [email protected]
• Organised workshops in Southeast Asia region, built relationship for regional partnerships between donors
linkedin.com/in/fniradewi
(e.g., philanthropy foundations and private sectors) and TEDx organisers for regional programmes.

Profile Organiser & Curator, TEDxJakarta, Indonesia 01/2017 - Present

Current MSc CCFI student at The University of Edinburgh. Over 10 years’ experience in communications and • Led a non-profit voluntary based movement under license from TED in the United States.
community building, focusing on ideas related to climate change and impact investing. Skills include social • Transformed a voluntary based movement into a non-profit organisation with a legal entity and strong
entrepreneurship, non-profit management, project management, business development, negotiation, and partnerships with donors from local, regional, and international organisations.
moderating/facilitation skills. I wish to contribute to saving the world from climate change through climate finance • Organised “Countdown by TEDxJakarta” annually since 2020, focused on ideas related to climate change
and impact investing, enabling capital flow to reach a net zero world. solutions..

Education Additional Skills and Experience

The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom 09/2022 - 08/2023 Reports and Presentations
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Worked on Khanbogd soum’s Green Development Project in partnership with the Trade and Development • Niradewi, F (2023). Southeast Asia’s Indigenous Land Sustainable Bond. Sustainable Finance
Bank of Mongolia: catalytic finance mechanism, financing structure with exit strategy, and case studies analysis. • Niradewi, F. et al. (2023). Proposed Financing Structures for Khanbogd soum’s Green Development Project.
• Company-sponsored dissertation with Ford Foundation on impact investing and evaluation of policies and Climate Change Consulting Project
practices in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. • Niradewi, F. et al. (2023). Building a Net Zero Portfolio: Sustainable Future Equity Fund. Climate Risk &
• Being a Programme Representative, developed advocacy skills by bridging students’ aspirations to the Investment Alignment
university through student town halls and student-led activities. • Niradewi, F. (2023). Report of Existing Literature of Impact Investing. Research Methods for Climate Change
Finance
Queensland University of Technology, Australia 03/2021 – 02/2022 • Niradewi, F. (2022). Carbon Pricing Recommendation for Indonesia. Carbon Pricing
Course: Youth Participation in Indonesia’s Democracy
Achievements and awards
• Recipient of Australia Awards scholarship by the Government of Australia.
• Outstanding student of “Commitment to Democratic Innovation” with final project in climate democracy. • Full scholarship by Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education to study at The University of Edinburgh (2022-
2023)
Universitas Bina Nusantara, Indonesia 09/2007 - 10/2011 • Grantee of Ford Foundation’s LEARN programme (2019, 2022)
Bachelor of Communication (Marketing Communications/Public Relations); High Merit GPA 3.70 • Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship delegate by the Skoll Foundation (2019 – 2023)

• Recipient of outstanding student scholarship for three consecutive semesters. Moderating and facilitations
• Relevant courses: Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Political Science, and Social Change and
Globalisation. • Moderated discussion with Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan (2020)
• Moderated discussion with Lin Shengfong, former Minister of State of Taiwan (2019)
• Facilitated group discussions on TEDx impact storytelling workshop in Oxford, UK (2023)
Work Experience
Languages: Indonesian (native), English (fluent)
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Idelaju, Indonesia 09/2019 - Present
IT Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); proficient in Pages, Keynote, Numbers
• Co-founded and led a content curation firm focuses on impactful narratives – with a mission to support
Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) #4 of quality education through lifelong learning in conferences and
capacity buildings. Hobbies and Interests: yoga, hand-built pottery, impressionist-style acrylic painting on canva
• Led climate-related and impact investing curatorial content; including the “Global Youth Letter Indonesia series”
in partnership with British Council Indonesia.

Curator, Impact IDN, Indonesia 11/2019 – 06/2022

• Designed a multi-stakeholder programme initiative to introduce impact investing and sustainable finance
concept and best practices in Indonesia.
• Opened dialogue and partnership with government, investors, and impact entrepreneurs working on the
environmental and social impact scene.

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 Serin Oh Work Experience

20 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 9NX (UK Student Visa) Relevant Experience
Mobile: +44 7849 790424
Email: [email protected] LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serin-oh Research Associate: Agriculture Policy Insurance and Finance Service, Seoul 07/2020 - 08/2022

Profile • Policy Implementation: Managed policies and actuarial scheme of national agricultural insurance in Korea such
as; Reviewed annual premium and interest rates; Produced audit reports of financial institutions such as banks
A professional with two years of climate change adaptation policy. Experienced in research, policy implementation and cooperatives including concessional loans, guarantees, and debt relief.
and data analysis in agricultural insurance. Passionate about learning, analysing data, and detail-oriented tasks. • Finance Product Development: Designed a new insurance product and reached more than 50% of subscription
Looking for a career where I can drive real-world impact by international climate finance. rate; Created annual development plan reports for agriculture insurance.
• Data Analysis: Reviewed data from insurance company including a loss ratio by product, monthly claims and
premiums and analysed data for a national fiscal policy such as scenario analysis of commission rate changes.
• Monitoring: Executed management and on-site audits of the government subsidy provided to the insurance
company on a monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures.
• Collaboration: Supported collaboration by organizing seminars, meetings and field trips with internal/external
Education partners such as government, insurance companies, researchers, municipalities, and farmers.
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment Research Assistant, Institution of Food and Resource Economics, Copenhagen 06/2019 - 07/2019

• 3-month internship at the Division of Production, Market and Policy of Copenhagen University.
• Modules: Carbon Accounting, Carbon Pricing, Climate Policy and Investment, Mitigation Outcome Assessment,
• Market Research: Conducted market research related to agriculture and food industry such as alternative
International Climate Policy, Climate Risk and Investment Alignment, Infrastructure Finance and Sustainable
recourses for food and feed, agricultural cooperatives, etc.
Finance.
• Feasibility Assessment: Participated in the feasibility assessment project of alternative protein resources with
• Interest: Deep understanding of carbon markets, which include emissions trading systems, carbon projects in
the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries of Denmark.
VCM, and assessment of mitigated emissions.
• Knowledge Sharing: Participated in several seminars offered by the Institution of Food and Resource
• Climate Change Consulting Project: Completed a 10-week project with the Trade and Development Bank of
Mongolia, developing catalytic finance structures for a new green development project. Economics on topics such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and rural development.
• Dissertation Topic: Evaluating the methodologies of carbon credit projects
Audit Intern, EY Korea, Seoul 01/2018 - 02/2018
Korea University, Seoul 03/2015 - 02/2020
• Supported the annual corporate audit process by reviewing the financial statements and legal documents of
B.S. Food and Resource Economics; GPA 92.8/100
about 70 companies.
• Double Major in Financial Engineering
• Modules: Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, International Agriculture Cooperation, Econometrics,
Regression Analysis, Corporate Investment, etc.
Additional Skills and Experience
• Interest: Application of economic and financial theories into real world examples such as predicting commodity
prices with regression analysis. Food Security and Sustainability Society, Edinburgh University 09/2028 - Current
• Dissertation Topic: Impacts of the Millennial Investors on the Financial Investment
• Participated in regular discussions and organised event such as panel discussion with researchers.
Mannheim University, Mannheim 02/2017 - 08/2017
Natural Capital Finance & Investment Conference, Edinburgh 09/2022
B.S. Economics; Exchange student
Gained experience in managing large data sets, improving interpersonal communication, and enhancing
influencing skills in groups. To be completed August 2022
• Modules: Macroeconomics, Behavioural Economics, Law Economics
Chartered Institute for Investment and Securities (CISI, UK) 04/2021 - present

• Volunteered at the 2022 Natural Capital Finance & Investment conferences and organised seminars.

Language: Fluent: English and Korean.

IT Skills:

• Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in R, Python and SAS
• Familiar with data providers such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv

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 PARTHASARATHY T G (Partha) 3) Sabbatical around the world April 2011 – August 2015

4) Olam International Limited, Singapore January 2004 – March 2011

Mobile : +44 7760242346 ; WhatsApp : +31 685660756
Roles: Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability – Ghana; Senior Trader – Singapore; Sr.
E-mail : [email protected] | Skype : partha.olam
Business Manager/Profit Centre Head – Imports, Nigeria
Nationality: Singaporean; Currently Residing in: Edinburgh, UK
• Developed Sustainability initiatives across Africa – private programs as well as those in partnership with donors
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: and INGOs. Sustainability impact assessment and reporting.
• Set up partner agency agreements and programs with Gates Foundation, GIZ and USAID to improve farmer
• Agriculture Livelihoods/Private Sector Manager, adept in setting up new sustainable buying networks for livelihoods, market linkages, marketing/trading, business support and logistics.
operations of agriculture value chains of cash crops, directly improving the livelihoods of farmers. With Olam • Managed all livelihood and certification programs across Africa covering commodities such as Cocoa, Coffee,
International, operationalized eight $50-300 million agribusinesses in Africa and Asia, with an emphasis in Rice, Sesame, Cotton, Oil, Spices etc
agriculture, commodities and private sector development. Advises on strategy and business planning leading • Member of the steering committee of all small and large multi-stakeholder livelihood programs
to profitability; oversees successful operations including budgets, administration and logistics. Full P&L • Full global P&L responsibility for sesame seeds business ($100 million).
responsibility • Directed $200 Million USD turnover; sourced rice from Thailand and India, marketing the same in Nigeria;
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability Expert, develops and links services to farmers through Sourced milk powder from Holland, UK and Argentina and marketed the same in Nigeria.
foundations and international donors through CSR. Successfully set up all CSR work for Olam International • Directed the import and distribution business with profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
and Barry Callebaut across Africa. Primary focus on farmer livelihood, market linkages; program management; • Developed & implemented business strategy, business growth, imports and logistics, sales and marketing,
gender, youth, environment and community development. End to end sustainability from sourcing raw statutory, legal and risk management
materials to end customers. Impact measurement and reporting.
• Team Leader, with extensive experience heading teams over the past 16 years. Supervised from 15 to 50 full- 5) Olam International Limited, Singapore May 1997 – July 2001
time multicultural and diverse staff members with Olam & Barry. Keen on team development, team unity and Roles: Country Manager (Profit Centre Head), Madagascar & Zonal Manager, Tanzania and
empowerment to ensure success. Frequently directs teams and senior management to successful strategic
Mozambique
decisions. Currently manage multicultural teams across the region for Barry Callebaut
• Setting up and Managing SMEs, new country operations and new businesses development
• Opened new geographies for Olam. Set up and managed our businesses in Madagascar.
• Partnership/Capacity-building successfully works with international NGOs, private sector clients, foundations
• Sourcing, value addition and exporting of key cash crops from the region.
and donors such as Gates Foundation, USAID, GIZ, SECO etc. Develops partnerships towards improving farmer
• Designed business strategy, led business growth, identified new opportunities, oversaw operations with full
livelihood and market linkages. Leverages on funding opportunities Fundraising
P&L responsibilities.
• Trained Climate Change Professional graduating from a FT Masters in Climate Change Finance & Investment
from the University of Edinburgh focusing on Voluntary Carbon Markets, ESG, Carbon Foot printing,
decarbonization & Carbon Pricing. EDUCATION:
Master of Science September 2022 – Aug 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Climate Change Finance & Investment)
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1) AGRA, Nairobi, Kenya Jan 2021 – Aug 2022
Role: Senior Partnerships Officer
Master of Arts in Development Studies September 2015 – November 2016
(Major in Economics for Development)
• Responsible for engaging Private Sector and relevant stakeholders to achieve our objectives. Developing
partnerships across different agricultural value chains that focus on livelihoods, microfinance, resilience, digital, International Institute for Social Studies, Erasmus University, The Netherlands
gender, SMEs development.
Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomacy September 2001 – May 2003
2) Barry Callebaut, Accra, Ghana Mar 2017 – Apr 2019 School of Diplomacy & International Relations, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Roles: Country Manager – Sustainability & Farm Services & Director – Sustainability (Africa) & GM – • CGPA (3.97/4.0)
Direct Sourcing of cocoa beans
Master of Business Administration in Marketing (First Class) August 1992 – July 1994
• Responsible for Complete supply chain SUSTAINABILITY in Africa, aligned with the Group’s strategy towards Pondicherry University, India
achieving FOREVER CHOCO and sustainable sourcingLATE objectives. Contribute to the design of the
sustainability journey of Barry Callebaut
• Responsible for P&L of DIRECT SOURCING of cocoa beans across the continent, expansion to new countries
Additional Skills and Experience
• Key Responsibilities: Strategy, team, budgets, smallholder livelihood, community development, market linkages,
Language skill: English, Tamil and Hindi (excellent); French (business); Spanish (basic +); Kiswahili and
income diversification, environment, data management, digital tools, microfinance, partnership building,
stakeholder relationship, certification, impact. German languages (basic proficiency);

Work Experience (Regions): I have worked in many countries across Asia, Africa. I have also lived in
Europe and in North America. I have travelled to over 160 countries

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 Emiliano Federico Roselló Urrutia • Analyzed controversial national issues regarding mobility and establish new studies and consultancies.
• Ensured accurate greenhouse gas reporting and accounting for all project activities.
1A East Broughton Place, Edinburgh. Postcode: EH1 3RP (Right to work in the European Union) • Supplied assistance to project coordinator and other specialists on issues related to accomplishing project
Mobile: +59899100764 Email: [email protected] objectives.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliano-rosello-urrutia/
Energy Consultant and Energy Savings Certifier, Uruguay 08/2016 - 02/2019
Profile Energy Consultant and Energy Savings Certifier registered in the National Energy Agency of the Ministry of
Industry, Energy and Mining.
National Future Energy Leader for Uruguay appointed by the World Energy Council with a strong professional
background in energy and climate change projects. Currently pursuing an MSc in Climate Change Finance and • Freelance professional offering technical support to private businesses in the fields of renewable energy and
Investment at the University of Edinburgh’s Business School, with a full Chevening scholarship. Skills in project energy efficiency.
management, high adaptability, and flexibility, coupled with well-founded technical skills. Particularly interested in • Appointed by the Administrative Litigation Court to act in a specific litigation in the field of energy efficiency.
working with international organisations, governments, and private businesses to create and execute sustainable
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) by the Efficiency Valuation Organisation (EVO).
solutions to progress toward a net zero future.

Head of the Conditioning Sector, Megapharma, Uruguay 02/2016 - 08/2016

Education
• Work at pharmaceutical manufacturing facility MEGAPHARMA planning and overseeing of
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023 pharmaceutical products’ final conditioning stage.
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment • Supervision of two conditioning sectors, one meant to work with sterile liquid products and another
for solid products.
• Relevant courses and learned skills: Carbon Pricing (skills: assess carbon pricing impacts on society and • Worked during the initial setup phase of a cutting-edge pharmaceutical production facility, which
businesses), Carbon Accounting (skills: implement and critique carbon accounting methods), Mitigation
implied defiant and dynamic work to adjust the facility to optimal working conditions.
Outcome Assessment (skills: quantifying the change in emissions or removals caused by projects, policies, or
any other form of climate change mitigation intervention), Climate Policy and Investment (skills: assess climate
change policy, write policy briefs). Roemmers S.A, Uruguay 02/2012 - 02/2016
• Relevant general skill gained: Knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective policy approaches to In 2021, ROEMMERS S.A. changed the name of the company from Roemmers S.A. to Megalabs Uruguay S.A.
accomplish decarbonization goals, as well as expertise in measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas
emissions through various instruments. • As an Energy Responsible and Production Supervisor from 06/2015 to 02/2016, collaborated with other
• Pursuing dissertation on carbon pricing roadmap for Uruguay. company sectors and contractors to present business in an energy efficiency government program
administered by the National Energy Agency.
• As a Production Supervisor from 04/2013 to 06/2015, was responsible for planning and supervising the
The University of the Republic, Uruguay 06/2017 - 09/2019
manufacturing of antibiotics in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, while managing and communicating
MSc Energy Engineering with forty people. Designed and executed projects for the installation of new production machinery and
introduced new policies and working methods to optimize productivity.
• All courses approved for the Engineering School’s MSc in Energy Engineering. Relevant courses: energy • As a Technical Assistant from 02/2013 to 04/2013, supplied engineering and technical support to antibiotics
efficiency, solar photovoltaics, emerging technologies in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy manufacturing facility.
markets. • As an Assistant in the Research and Development sector from 04/2012 to 02/2013, received extensive training
• Gained knowledge and skills necessary to address climate change energy-related topics. in chemical and physical processes involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Upcoming thesis on energy efficiency labeling for new cars in Uruguay and how it can help to attain
decarbonization goals based on a new taxation system.
Additional Skills and Experience
The University of the Republic, Uruguay
02/2005 - 08/2013 Language
Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering
• Native Spanish, English proficiency level (IELTS Academic overall score 8.0 and Certificate of Proficiency in
English), and Basic Portuguese.
Work Experience IT Skills:
Environment Specialist at MOVÉS Project, Uruguay 02/2019 - 09/2022
• Good handling of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of the following software/programming language: Python, OpenRefine, OpenModel, R.
The MOVÉS Project “Towards an efficient and sustainable urban mobility system in Uruguay” (URU / 17 / G32)
was implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Ministry of Industry, Energy and
Mining. Hobbies and interests: Swimming and spending quality time with family and friends.
Key responsibilities within the MOVÉS Project included:

• Developed a technical proposal for handling and recycling used electric car batteries in Uruguay.
• Designed and implemented an efficiency labeling program for new cars in Uruguay.
• Led the contact for multiple national and international consultancies focused on sustainable mobility.

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 Beth Schuck Other Work Experience

Addresses: Edinburgh, UK. and Wellingon, NZ. Teaching Assistant, The University of Auckland, Auckland 2020 - 2021
Eligible for graduate visa (UK). Eligible to work in New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.
M: +447950192850 E: [email protected] • In this role I managed multiple tasks and responsibilities, including grading assignments, holding office
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/beth-schuck-000 hours, and preparing course materials, which developed my ability to prioritize tasks and manage my time
effectively.

Profile Tutor, Inspiration Education, Auckland 2017 - 2020

As a motivated individual with a technical background in coding and mathematics, and sustainability-focused • In this role I developed my ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in mathematics and physics
professional experience, I am interested in a technical or research role where I can apply my skills and continue to to students in an easy-to-understand manner.
learn. I have a love of problem-solving and enjoy taking on complex challenges. I am particularly interested in how
engineering, policy, and finance can work together to enable climate interventions that also promote positive social
outcomes. Additional Skills and Experience
Citizen’s Climate Lobby, Edinburgh 2022-Present
Education
• I have developed my research and analysis skills as I regularly research and evaluate policy initiatives
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023 concerning climate change. Additionally, I have improved and applied my written communication skills through
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment the preparation and submission of recommendations to local and national government.

• Key Modules: Research Methods for Climate Change Finance, Climate Policy and Investment, Carbon Pricing, Laulotaha Mentoring Programme, Auckland 2021-2022
and Mitigation Outcome Assessment
• Developed a foundation in economic theory for carbon pricing, and a detailed understanding of the design and • As a tutor and mentor for the Laulotaha Mentoring Programme, I improved my ability to teach and
implementation of carbon pricing policies. communicate complex concepts in numeracy and literacy to young Pasifika students in Auckland. This
• Improved confidence in project finance modelling, including cash flows with sensitivity and scenario analysis. experience also enhanced my interpersonal skills and ability to connect with individuals from diverse
• Strong knowledge and skills to quantify the emission reductions or removal enhancements caused by projects, backgrounds.
policies, or other interventions aimed at climate change mitigation.
• Dissertation: Applying New Zealand’s Agricultural Emissions Pricing Model: Feasibility and Impact Koi Tū Rangatahi Advisory Group, Auckland 2021-2022

University of Auckland, Auckland 03/2018 - 11/2021 • As a member of the Koi Tū Rangatahi Advisory Group, I have developed my strategic planning and critical
BE. with Honours in Engineering Science; First Class thinking abilities through my contributions to the group’s discussions on long-term planning for Auckland. I
have also honed my ability to collaborate effectively with other young people and professionals within the Koi
Key skills developed: Tū think tank.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a systematic and Languages:
logical manner.
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python, C++, R, MATLAB, and Excel VBA.
• English (Native), French (B1), and Māori (Basic)
• Ability to design, build, and analyse complex systems and devices across a wide range of engineering
disciplines, through mathematical modelling and simulation techniques.
IT Skills:

Work Experience Data analysis and visualisation skills, using Python, R, and PowerBI
Geospatial data analysis and visualisation using QGIS and ArcGIS (including with Python)
Relevant Experience Mathematical modelling and optimisation of systems and processes using Python, MATLAB, C, and C++
Website design: experience using HTML, CSS, and Dash (Python)
Analyst: MRCagney, Auckland 2019 – Present• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software, including VBA coding for Microsoft Excel
Graphic design, including proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
At MRCagney, I worked as a data analyst and researcher, focusing on transport emissions, equity, and
sustainability. Key activities and skills: Hobbies and Interests: Exploring the outdoors, reading, sketching, and painting.

• Developing emissions models, data solutions, and visualisation tools for clients.
• Continuously updating my knowledge of economic, political, and financial issues linked to our areas of
focus, improved my research and analytical abilities.
• Managing client relationships and projects for clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, developing my
communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactively designing and developing new technical resources, demonstrating my ability to work
independently and take initiative in developing new solutions.

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 Arjun Shanker
UN-IFAD Integrated Livelihood Support Project, Dehradun, India 08/2016 – 08/2017
47, ROBB’S LOAN, EDINBURGH, EH141TY Project Associate
CITIZEN OF INDIA, ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK TILL JAN 2024
+44-78455-02005 [email protected] • Provided agri-advisory assistance to 160 smallholder farmer-run livelihood centres across nine hill districts
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunshanker5/ of Uttarakhand
• Conceptualised business plan template for farmer-run centres to promote agricultural income-based
activities
Profile • Monitored & evaluated 30 farmer groups & 4 farmer-run centres in 2 districts to report agricultural work
progress
MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment student at the University of Edinburgh with over five years of • Spearheaded marketing & sale of products (valued at USD 1,500) through trade fairs in New Delhi and
academic and professional experience in agriculture, renewable energy, water resources, financial risks, climate North-Eastern India
change and biotechnology, and trained in project & research management. Well-versed in market research and
consulting in the private and public space, with a proven track record of leadership, awarded individual scholarships
and recognised for merit and community service-driven initiatives and organising multicultural and diverse events Additional Skills and Experience
in academic set-ups. Currently seeking an internship or part-time role in the UK and a full-time role (after January
2024) in India in sustainability, ESG, or climate policy. The GIC Group, Maryland, USA
Analyst 01/2022- 04/2022
Education • Examined prospects of “Commodity fo Carbon” futures contracts towards reducing emissions via sustainable-
ag activities
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - Ongoing
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
Research Associate 06/2015-08/2015
• Key credits: Climate Investment Risk & Policy, Carbon Accounting and Pricing, Energy Finance • Managed GIC’s B2B through advisory assistance and capital raising for 2-3 private firms involving proprietary
• Completed consulting project titled “Climate finance innovation in the Green Climate Fund” innovative agribusiness technologies to advance food security and sustainable agriculture in Feed The Future
• Supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Chevening Scholarship countries of Africa
• Directed team formation for two primary public sector prime and subcontracting opportunities, respectively,
with the USA Government and international donor agencies leading to key proposal submissions aimed at
Texas A&M University, Texas 08/2013 - 12/2015 agriculture-based development
MSc Agribusiness
Publications
• Awarded merit-based Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness Scholarship for the course period
• Awarded the renowned Buck-Weirus Spirit Award for leadership and Aggie community service Reports (Co-author)
• Completed a sponsored study abroad programme at the INCAE Business School, Costa Rica • Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) for De-risking Investments in Solar Energy in India - Review of financial risks
• President (Indian Graduate Students Association), Legislative Affairs Co-chair (Students Council) affecting investors (Link)
• Provided value chain-level perspectives to ITC Agribusiness Ltd. via field research of the Indian barley & malt • IH2®: Potential and Impact Analysis (Link)
sector (intern) • Energy-Efficient Irrigation Pumps (Link)
• Life Cycle Assessment of ZBNF and Non-ZBNF: A Preliminary Study in AP (Link)
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India 07/2008-08/2013
MSc Biotechnology Journal articles
• Role of Gordonia sp JAAS1 in biodegradation of chlorpyrifos and its hydrolysing metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-
• Key credits: Food, Animal, and Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medical 2-pyridinol (Letters in Applied Microbiology, Volume 57, Issue 6, 1 December 2013, Pages 510–516, https://doi.
biotechnology, Genetic engineering, Immunology org/10.1111/lam.12141)
• Dissertation “Study of gene transfer in tobacco plants through Agrobacterium transfer” • Articles & Op-Eds (hyperlinked)
Has Precision farming’s moment arrived? Green bonds for recovery, India’s Food Systems: Approach to be
reimagined Role of Agricultural credit, ZBNF brought big gains for Andhra farmer, Drip irrigation in paddy
Work Experience
Language Skills
Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy, Bengaluru India 08/2017-03/2022 • Fluent: English: IELTS (8.5/9.0)
Sr. Research Analyst • Hindi: Native or Bilingual proficiency

• Co-led a BMZ-financed consortium study mapping climate financing risks for India’s solar sector
• Co-led a precision farming study identifying cost-effective techno-economic solutions for India
• Co-managed 40+ CSTEP projects and co-conceptualised an online project management portal
• Co-authored a Zero Budget Natural Farming scale-up study for the Government of Andhra Pradesh
• Provided a techno-economic roadmap for Govt of Karnataka for deploying energy-efficient pumps
• Co-authored study for Shell IH2 Technologies on determining pan-India biomass and WTE potential

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 HongJu Shin, CFA
Research Assistant, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) Consulting, Seoul, South Korea 09/2015 - 01/2016
Student Castle, Causewayside 199, Edinburgh EH9 1PH
[email protected] • Participated in two projects to build automated risk systems for an insurance company.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hongju-shin-cfa-050817255 • In this project, responsible for automatically calculating credit risk.

Profile Additional Skills and Experience

Starting with financial consulting, I have two years of experience in the middle office of a securities company and Ship Financing Specialist Course 09/2019 – 12/2019
now I work as an institutional investor in an insurance company. I was mainly responsible for renewable energy • Learned various shipping project financing structures / Field trips to China (China largest logistics
project financing and have real estate PF investment experience. And as a credit analyst, manage the credit risk port, Shanghai Logistics Exchange)
of various sectors. Through a master’s degree in climate change investment, I added depth to investment in
renewable energy. Extra Curricular/ Additional Information
CERTIFICATIONS
Education
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), Chaterholder 06/2019
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - Present CCA (Certified Credit Analyst in Korea) 12/2018
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment FRM (Certified Financial Risk Manager in Korea) 09/2017
Certified Investment Manager in Korea 03/2017
• Get a concept of how to measure and quantify carbon.
• Learned How Climate Change can be combined with finance instruments. LANGUAGES/ IT Skills
• Learned about various financial methods and their limitations to mitigate climate change.
• Through consulting projects with Mercer, studied ways for various institutional investors to make sustainable Korean, English / Good Command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
investments.
• My dissertation topic is to explore strategies for attracting capital from developed countries to developing VOLUNTEERING
countries in renewable energy project financing
Volunteering in Kyrgyzstan (supporting children’s education) 07/2014
University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea 03/2009 - 02/2016
Volunteering in Nepal (supporting children’s education) 08/2012
B.A. with Economics / International Relations (Double major)

Through economics, learned the basic economic flow and economic theory. INTERESTS
Through a double major in international relations, learned how the political and economic systems of various
countries work together. Martial arts (Taekwondo 4th, Teukgong Moosool 3rd, Hapkido 3rd, Muay Thai 1st, Krav Maga)
Trip Around the World (56 countries)
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) AWARD LEVEL 3
Work Experience
Investment Analyst, Kyobo Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea 01/2018 - Present

• Kyobo Life Insurance is a top 3 life insurance company in Korea.

• Over five years, I analysed numerous investment assets and received investment approvals of 42(Total £1.9B)
project financing and infrastructure funds.
• For three years, in charge of Project Financing in renewable energy (solar, wind, and fuel cells).
• Participate or manage investment in renewable energy projects in the UK, Japan, Spain, the United States, and
Korea.
• Evaluated various renewable and infrastructure funds and made investment decisions.
• As a credit analyst, conduct credit analysis and management in the transportation, shipbuilding, and software
sectors. (Company lists: Boeing, Union Pacific, Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Google,
Salesforce, Microsoft)
• In addition, participated in project finance such as ship (LNG carrier) finance and real estate.
•
Assistant Manager, Eugene Investment & Securities (EIS), Seoul, South Korea 08/2016 – 01/2018

• EIS is the second oldest securities firm in Korea.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring various invested assets and calculating the company’s Net Capital
Ratio (NCR)

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 Xiaohang Chen(Shawn) Management Professional Group, Guangzh 03/2022–05/2022
Government Consultancy Internship:
22 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QW (eligible to work in UK,seeking Tier 4 Visa)
07419830184 | [email protected] • Engaged in an industry cluster development consultancy project for a developed city, utilized databases such
LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/xiaohang-shawn-chen-b246891b5 as CNKI & Wind and published related report for information collection
• Took part in twelve telephone or in-person interviews with local leading enterprise, learned to absorb real-time
information and write effective meeting minutes
Profile • For Desk Research, funnel model, MECE analysis and other framework tools were used to write policy memos
for developing Electric Vehicles (EV) and the intelligent manufacturing equipment industry; four cases study
An industrious and driven CCFI student with great interests in leveraging an understanding and a critical skillset were carried out to understand the feasibility of developmen
in climate finance. With the experience of several research projects and internships, I know how and enthusiastic
to apply knowledge to practical work. Currently, I am seeking opportunities in ETS, VCM, climate change strategy, International Institute of Green Finance, CUFE, Remote 01/2022–02/2022
sustainable solutions and ESG investments fields. Available to commence employment from September 2022 Research Assistant Internship
onwards and commit long-term.
• Desk Research of collecting the latest research reports on target topics, conducting data integration and
tabulation, and support the daily work of the supervisor
Education • Independently wrote an 8000-word research report on sustainable insurance development in terms of ESG;
the report is published in a membership monthly magazine of Deutsche Boerse AG.
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment On track to graduate with Merit
Additional Skills and Experience
• Core courses: Carbon Accounting, Carbon Pricing, International Climate Finance, Advanced Energy Finance
Climate Risk and Investment Alignment and Sustainable Finance IBM UK University Business Challenge 10/2020-03/2021
• Acquired project finance skills, including building DCF model and calculating Levelized cost of electricity
(LCOE) for low carbon and adaptation infrastructure projects through Infrastructure and Energy Finance • Participated in a series of game sessions such as simulations of company operation, risk
courses. management, and simulation business pitch together with four team members.
• Enhanced my planning, communication and public speaking skills through activities and mentorship
• Improved financial analysis, management skills as well as the ability to quickly cooperate teamwork.
programmes of the Edinburgh Award in Professional Development
• Consultancy Project: Collaborating with three team members, providing consulting services to asset manager
• Entered the national finals as one of the top 20 teams after six months of competition.
Baillie Gifford. BG has developed a method to calculate the future avoided carbon emissions of investment
companies in its Optistim Climate Fund, our team reviewed four primary carbon pricing methods and selected
the Marginal Abatement Cost method, developing the MAgPIE-Model to estimate the value of avoided Saltire Scholar of Saltire Program of Entrepreneurial Scotland 01.2020-06.2020
emissions. Three Case studies were carried out to assess the proper price range of whole life cycle of targeted
companys’ avoided emissions. • Joined the Saltire program candidate pool through a written and in-person interview assessment. The
program aimed to find the next generation of business leaders in Scotland by providing training and internship
University of Dundee 09/2019 - 07/2021 opportunities.
B.A. with Honours in Finance First Class Honours • Learning knowledge of leadership and how to transit from a student to a professional during process.

• Core courses: Financial Management, Financial Economic Analysis, Risk and Information, Applied Econometrics, Edinburgh University American Football Club 09/2022- 05/2023
International Finance and Securities Analysis
• Awarded the Global Excellence scholarships for both the academic year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 • Play as a defensive team member and enter the playoff game whilst studying for my master’s degree. It has
improved my teamwork and communication skills greatly.
South China Agricultural University 09/2017- 07/2019
Bachelor in Finance (2+2 program) GPA: 3.8/5 Language Skills

• Core Courses: Micro and Macro economics, Accounting, Statistics and Fundemental Finance • Manadrian (Native), Cantonese (Native), English (Fluent)
• Awarded the Tier 2 / Tier 3 school scholarship for the academic year 2017-2018/2018-2019
IT Skills:
Work Experience • Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Xmind. Competent in statistics software SPSS, some
experience with Eviews and Refinitiv.
Finance Summer Internship: Dell Technology, Xiamen 07/2022-08/2022
Hobbies and Interest:
• Supported sales’ daily work with Business Management System Team, processed sensitive information by
screening out and analyzing key statistics through slides and presenting them to the sales division, developing • Piano, sports and travelling. Participated in over 10 school and other small-scale sports events of different kinds
the quantative analytical skills and presentation skills such as basketball, badminton and ultimate frisbee matchs
• Designed and took charge of a CSR event with five members called ‘Rebuild Eyes’, which attracted more
than 100 colleagues joined in, and promoted some colleagues started to help the visually impaired under the
guidance of professional charity or social organisations
• Assisted in filming and producing instructional videos on the use of a new performance management tool,
which were released for training over 1000 colleagues in the sales division
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 Ferk de Kroon • Team member in a global study on climate alignment with the International Banking Federation, focusing on
an independent workstream involving desk research and expert interviews.
3F 12 Buccleuch Place, EH89LW, UK • Regularly provided analytical project support for Dutch banks, focusing on sustainable finance regulations,
+31639364370, [email protected] climate risk supervision and key voluntary initiatives (i.e. TCFD, SBTi, GFANZ, PCAF).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferkdekroon
Right to work in European Union Research Intern: Tata Steel, Velzen-Noord, NL 04/2019 - 08/2019

Team: Automotive, Digital Business Development

Profile
• Formulated a new approach to developing digital manufacturing solutions, based on a study involving case
For the past years, I have been dedicated to building the expertise, skills and experience necessary to help realize interviews with experts in R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, data architecture, cloud platforms and sales at
a prosperous net-zero emissions economy for all. I developed a broad academic background in the intersection of different levels of the organisation.
economy, business and climate change that is needed to analyse the challenges that companies around the world
face in turning the tide on climate change. I also gained valuable first professional experiences in multiple business Sales Associate, Red Wing Shoe Store Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL 08/2016 - 06/2019
advisory roles. Now, I am ready to make the next step in my career as a consultant specialized in decarbonization
strategies for carbon-intensive companie
• Gained over two years of experience in sales, customer service and retail management.

Education EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh , UK 09/2020 - 08/2021 Project Manager & Strategy Consultant: De Kleine Consultant, Amsterdam, NL 01/2019 - 04/2021
MSc, Climate Change Finance & Investment, 79/100 (on track for Merit)
Specialized course on carbon markets, energy and infrastructure finance, climate risk and portfolio alignment • Volunteered fifteen hours per week at a student-run consultancy providing non-profit advice with a positive
social impact, and received coaching from McKinsey & Company, BCG and Bain & Company.
• Awarded the Dutch VSB Fonds Scholarship for merit with contribution to society
• Consulting project advising on the market positioning of a Paris-aligned index for a UK investment firm • Two projects as consultant focused on collaborative problem solving; one project as project manager
focused on leading a team of student consultant, client engagement and fostering personal growth.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL 09/2020 - 10/2021
MSc, Spatial, Transport & Environmental Economics, 8.6/10, cum laude ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTEREST

Environmental economics specialization, with electives in machine learning and geospatial analytics Languages Dutch (Native); English (Fluent; CAE level C1).

• Thesis on the effect of regional carbon pricing on the phase-out of coal power plants in the USA (8.5/10) IT-skills RStudio; QGIS; Stata; Python; Tableau; Excel; PowerPoint; Word; InDesign.

Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL 09/2016 - 12/2019 Interests Climate change & sustainability; backpacking; novice mountaineering; photography; fitness
BSc, Economics & Business, 8.2/10

Business specialization, with a minor in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

• Thesis on the organisational dynamics underlying Industry 4.0, in partnership with Tata Steel (9.5/10)
• July 2019, University of Oxford: Smith School Enterprise & Environment Summer School (Oxford, UK)
• July 2018, Higher School of Economics: Data Science Summer School (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong S.A.R. 09/2019 - 12/2019
Exchange, Climate Science, Energy Systems & Quantitative Methods, 3.2/4.0

· Pursued electives to tailor bachelor curriculum to passion for sustainability and energy transition.

Work Experience
Consultant, initially Working Student: Deloitte, Amsterdam, NL 09/2021 - 08/2022

Team: Financial Risk Advisory, Sustainable Banking practice

• Initiated frontier research related to climate change in the banking sector, in close cross-practice collaboration
with senior leadership in The Netherlands and United Kingdom.
• Team member in a study on biodiversity risk in the Dutch financial sector with WWF, contributing to the full
project cycle including scoping, desk research, survey analysis and writing.

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 Béatrice des Boscs Trade Finance Assistant Internship, BGL BNP Paribas, Luxembourg 01/2021 - 06/2021

Collonge sous Salève 74160 France 0033651450028 – [email protected] • Helping with the daily management of Trade Finance transactions and the commercial pitchbooks
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b%C3%A9atrice-des-boscs-635ba317 • Reporting and identification of new opportunities leveraging client and transaction databases
• Carrying remediation tasks regarding the MiFID II implementation within the bank

Energy Transition Intern BNP Paribas Asset Management, Brussels 01/2020 - 07/2020
Profile
• Assessment of the decommissioning needs of stranded assets
As someone who is passionate about creating a better future for our planet, I am particularly interested in how • Collecting and cleaning data which documents the evolution of decommissioning liabilities of 150
policy can shape and drive this change. I believe that we need to work towards a just transition that ensures companies
everyone has a fair and equitable chance to participate in a green economy. In addition, I enjoy being actively • Data analysis and visualisation
involved at a community level, whether it be through volunteering or engaging in local initiatives. I am excited and • Creating presentations on companies’ sustainability profiles and decommissioning challenges
highly motivated to continue learning and growing in this field and am always looking for new opportunities to

Additional Skills and Experience

Education
Volunteering at Gorgie’s Farm Garden, Edinburgh 2022
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh , UK 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc, Climate Change Finance & Investment • Taking care of the garden and the plants : weeding, sowing, trimming.

• Key Modules : Carbon Pricing, Carbon Accounting, Climate Policy & Investment, Climate Risk & Investment Training to become a facilitator of “La Fresque du Climat”, Lyon 2021
Alignment, Mitigation Outcome Assessment, Fundamental of Infrastructure Finance
• Provided consultancy advice on the maximum willingness to pay for carbon credits of oil and gas, mining and • Association hosting workshop to raise awareness about the impact of climate change
aviation company as part of a 10 week consultancy project. The research was developed by a team of 5 and
involved both a quantitative analysis and a qualitative analysis of company’s ways of supporting the climate President of the Art Association of Emlyon Saint Etienne’s Campus, St Etienne 2019
action by tackling different corporate budgets.
• Company Sponsored Dissertation on the just transition and what does a “just transition” job implies • Management of a 8 member team with whom I created the 2019 Yearbook, organised a Talent Show and other
cultural events for students
Emlyon Business School, Lyon 09/2018 - 07/2022
Global Bachelor of Business Administration; First Class
Fluent: English (fluent), French (native), German (basics)
• Key Modules : AI for business, International Business, Data Management, Business Economics and Markets, Civil
IT Skills: proficient in Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Tableau), basic knowledge of
and Commercial Law, Cross Cultural Management, Social Media Management, Corporate Governance, business
html, excel VBA, CSS and python
creation projects based on field research.
• Creative Technology Elective : prototyping with AI, IOT and web designing in order to create innovating
products responding to the SDG Goals. Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, enjoying outdoors, playing music and crafting

Work Experience
Relevant Experience

Risk Manager Assistant Internship : SYQUANT Capital, Paris 01/2022 - 06/2022

• Production and analysis of daily risk reports for the different funds managed
• Monitoring the evolution of exposures and understanding the financial mechanisms causing them
• Pledge account management
• Automating daily processes

Summer Job in the Multi-Asset and Quantitative Solution Team, BNP Paribas Asset Management,
Brussels 07/2021

• Contacting rating agencies and BNPP AM analysts to understand and document the impact of
decommissioning funding on the rating of the Oil & Gas, Power and Mining companies
• Discussion with the BNPP AM sustainability centre to understand how to integrate decommissioning funding
in the ESG rating for these companies

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 James Dewar Dupplin Estate: Invoice Clerk and Groundman 07/2016 – 09/2021

9 2 Saxe Coburg Place Edinburgh EH3 5BR • Basic numeracy inputting payable and receivable invoices into business manager software
+447311308803 [email protected] • Involved coordinated work within a team maintaining the grounds to a high standard.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-a-t-dewar/JAMES
Live active leisure: Leisure assistant: 05/2018 – 10/2019
Profile High customer involvement making sure they are satisfied with service and always maintaining customer safety
by enforcing all pool rules.
Recent Graduate straight into a masters with a strong interest in Renewable energy projects and portfolios Carbon
Teamwork in a cohesive unit to act fast in emergencies and being proactive in taking action to prevent
markets and sustainable finance with a broad skillset with certified valuation and transactional modelling skills as
well as environmental and sustainability knowledge. accidentsGrape Harvester, Rathfinny, Alfriston
I have a keen interest in the financial side of the energy sector and the economics of the transition towards net zero
and have developed understanding of the various energy markets in the UK and how they operate. My financial
modelling is a skillset I have developed the most significantly with a focus on project finance with modelling the Additional Skills and Experience
finances and investment appraisal for hydrogen projects, wind power projects and various other renewable energy
projects Kellogg’s Morgan Stanley: Sustainable Investment challenge 10/2022 – 04/2022

Developed prospectus for green ammonia production brokerage for carbon credits sale involving parametric
Education insurance for the 2023 K-MS sustainable investment challenge

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023 Edinburgh University Trading & Investment club: Stock pitch 09/2022 – 11/2022
MSc Carbon Finance/ Climate Change Finance & Investment
• Pitched ICICI bank using financial analysis and macroeconomics to present why this stock should be added to
• The carbon pricing module developed my understanding of ETS systems and I received a distinction for my the portfolio
ETS design and implementation proposed for India. • An equity research report was published containing CCA, DCF valuation and risk analysis
• Climate change consulting project had in depth market analysis and investment advice for BESS systems in the • A stock pitch was then presented to the investment panel to convince the investment panel to purchase this
UK, Italy, Germany and Romania for AUKERA energy stock
• My working dissertation title is evaluating various financing methods for BESS systems in the UK and
investigating policy implications of this. Corporate Finance institute: Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst Certification 05/2022 – 09/2022
• For sustainable finance I developed a carbon brokerage to facilitate conservation and protection of the amazon
rainforest. • Key accounting and financial analysis knowledge, developing financial fundamentals
• Core Financial Modelling skills developed when constructing DCF and M&A models etc. developing Excel and
University of Newcastle, Newcastle 09/2019 - 07/2022 Cap IQ skills
BSc (Hons): 2:1 • Leaning transaction strategy and execution at each stage of a deal, developing a deep interest within M&A
deals
Designed a full feasibility study for a 30 MW wind farm including financial modelling, designing grid connection • Production of concise, simple and tailored, Dashboards and Pitchbooks learning industry best practice for
and presenting an investment pitch layout etc.
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills developed.
Development of skills around flood risk planning, drainage and a full group EIA project developed for a Renewable Energy institute: Renewable Energy Finance Galeio Masters certificate 05/2021 – 06/2021
development site in Durham.
Knowledge of geology, and soil science developed with my dissertation investigating how treatments for the • Teaching centered around energy markets, different types of renewable technologies and learning key players
toxicity of cadmium in oil spills can be used to mitigate the inhibitory effect this has on bioremediation using GCMS and risks within the market and how to develop project plans for various renewable projects
• Basic cost benefit analysis and financial forecasting models for a wind and solar project.
• Structuring of PPA agreements and how these can be used to reduce the financial risk of renewable projects
Work Experience
Caledonian Climate Partners: Peat Depthing and Mapping 07/2022 – 08/2022 Fluent: English

• Involved working as a team to do peat surveys then map the peat in ARC GIS for Carbon sequestration to be IT Skills: Advanced in Excel, Highly Proficient in Word and PowerPoint, Proficient with Capital IQ, Refinitiv and
calculated Bloomberg terminal, Basic knowledge of ARC GIS software.

Aberdalgie farm Carbon Audit and Climate solutions report 03/2021 – 09/2021 Hobbies and Interests: Golf, Skiing, Tennis, Scottish Reeling, Cycling.

• Carbon audit performed and findings presented to the farm manager with suggestions for more
efficient fertilizer use
• Climate Ready Plan to make homes leased out more energy efficient and expand the biomass
heating for the business to reduce its climate impact around the central goal of long-term business
sustainability

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 Douglas Phillips Work Experience
Kirkurd House, Blyth Bridge, West Linton, EH46 7AH, Scotland British and Irish citizen Relevant Experience
07925098866 | [email protected]
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-p-b-phillips/ Intern: Borders Forest Trust, Scottish Borders 07/2022 - 09/2022

Worked towards landscape-scale ecological restoration of remote areas of Southern Scotland to preserve
Profile biodiversity and enhance carbon sequestration.
• Produced promotional and educational content to increase the Trust’s public outreach.
The combination of a strong result in a highly competitive undergraduate Geography degree and a pending MSc in • Successfully strengthened and managed the Trust’s current Instagram social media campaign.
Climate Change Finance and Investment has given me a well-rounded skillset containing strong research, analysis • Managed membership database, tracked donations and participated in web design.
and writing techniques that have been demonstrated across multiple disciplines in academic and professional • Participated in seasonal field work to manage invasive Picea sitchensis in native landscapes and collect samples
settings. I am motivated, diligent, and flexible with a positive moral work ethic, good time management and the of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi for propagation and future re-introduction.
ability to focus under pressure.
Intern: OneWorld Sustainable Investments - Remote 07/2021 – 09/2021
Education
OneWorld is a sustainable development consulting organisation focused on adaptive development within the
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/202-08/2022 context of a changing climate. I worked on a range of sustainable investment projects, including:
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment; Pending • Performed a situational analysis of groundwater management in Cape Town. Mapped current institutional
infrastructure to identify gaps. Performed detailed investigation of geology, hydrology, biodiversity, and other
factors. Produced recommendations for restructuring governance of water resources.
• Developed professional writing, client communication and interview skills through a project working alongside
• Assisted in the development of a tool to enable local health institutions to predict and understand the potential
a professional consulting team to produce a report on the maximum willingness to pay for carbon credits in
impacts of climate change on health services and burden of disease. This included a literature review, data
various industries, determined from a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
analysis, processing, and presentation.
• Developed policy writing techniques creating a memorandum for the implementation of Green Hydrogen
• Additional responsibilities: Contextualisation of surface water in the Cuando-Okavango basin; spatial data
implementation and distribution methods in Scotland following ISO standards, receiving distinction marks.
presentations; recording minutes and workshop proceedings; stakeholders mapping.
• Expanded ability to combine theoretical knowledge with real-world applications by designing a carbon pricing
mechanism for South Africa, focusing on transitioning from a coal- and mining-centred economy, receiving
high distinction marks. Shadow Work Experience: African Development Bank – Remote 07/2020
• Learnt basic financial model techniques by constructing discounted cash flow model for high-speed rail project
in England AfDB is Africa’s premier financing institution, investing USD 10bn per annum in development with an increasing
• Supplemented the diverse knowledge base and skillset generated in my undergraduate degree with a strong focus on climate finance. My remote work experience focused on a range of climate and environmental finance
understanding of the financial needs of our planet in its transition to a net zero future. projects:
• Researched and drafted an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for floating solar technology, drafted
Durham University, Durham 09/2019 - 07/2022 a Project Concept Note (PCN) for a gender-aware waste recycling project and reviewed other PCNs.
• Reviewed and stress-tested financial model for a USD100m lending portfolio and created a basic model for the
B.Sc. with Honours in Geography; First Class
waste recycling project. Researched and presented a PowerPoint presentation on Multi-lateral Development
• Dissertation entitled “Analysis of net-zero contribution and physical suitability of sustainable forest-based land- Banks, Climate Finance and Alignment with the Paris Agreement.
use practices in the Scottish Borders”, nominated for the Royal Geographical Society Climate Change Research
Group undergraduate dissertation prize: Technical Skills:
- Literature review to determine potential forest-based land management strategies. Calculation of net-zero
contribution of chosen strategies. • Financial analysis and research using Bloomberg and Refinitiv softwares
- Review of Scottish and UK government net-zero, biodiversity, and afforestation targets. • Carbon accounting following GHG Protocol standards
- Spatially explicit multi-criteria decision analysis based on land characteristics (soil type, slope, climate etc.) to • Discounted Cashflow analysis
produce a map of theoretically ideal forest-based land use distribution. • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with financial and scientific Excel experience
- Financial analysis of the feasibility of clearfell, continuous cover and native woodland projects under varying • Experienced in GIS applications, including a range of ESRI software and QGIS, with Python
carbon pricing methods • Interdisciplinary experience with statistical processing using Stata, Python and R.
• Developed strong remote sensing and related skills, culminating in the use of Convolutional Neural Networks
(CNN) methods for analysis of rapid urban growth using Sentinel 2 satellite data Extra-curricular:
• Engaged in cross-disciplinary projects that encouraged integration of a range of scientific and humanitarian
knowledge bases and skillsets – e.g., created a policy memorandum recommending science-based action to • General interest in climate change, the natural environment and what we can learn from it. Recent reading
mitigate and adapt to climate change in the Arctic Circle based upon traditional ecological knowledge from includes ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’, ‘The Right to be Cold’ and ‘Sand Talk’.
indigenous people groups in the Arctic Circle and beyond. • Amateur road cyclist. Raised £885 in June ’21 for mountain rescue by cycling the height of Mt Everest in 14
hours. Raised >£2,800 for Movember ’22 by cycling 500km in one ride.
• Hiking and travelling, with a general interest in outdoor pursuits

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 Yiran Tao Work Experience
Address: O’Shea North Residence (HRRH 277), 9D Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8FQ Investment Junior Analyst, Prosper Social Finance, Edinburgh 10/2022 - 12/2022
(Eligibiity to work in the UK: Graduate visa)
Mobile Number: +44 07536141334 Email Address: [email protected] • Conducted ESG-focused research and financial analysis on Stora Enso (NASDAQ: SERV) to produce a
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/yiran-tao-37490624b detailed investment thesis and equity research report, which resulted in a buy recommendation for the
company.
• Collaborated with a team of three analysts to present our investment recommendation to an investment
Profile panel, successfully answering questions to demonstrate industry and financial knowledge.
• Received positive feedback from the management team and Stora Enso was selected to be included in
I am a postgraduate student studying Climate Change Finance and Investment, with a strong background in Prosper’s investment portfolio.
engineering and a keen interest in sustainable investment. As an awardee of the National Scholarship of China,
I have acquired a solid foundation in energy and power engineering. I am now seeking opportunities to apply Audit Peer Panel Member, ASIIN, Shanghai 12/2020, 03/2021
my expertise in the field of climate finance, with a particular interest in sustainable investment and climate risk
management. Served as a member of the audit peer panel for two university accreditations in Shanghai, working closely with
three German experts to evaluate academic programs, meet with university management, and engage with
representatives of teachers and students.
Education Contributed to the success of the first accreditation and was recommended to attend the second one,
demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
University of Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
Additional Skills and Experience
• Developed expertise in industry analysis by evaluating existing and proposed carbon pricing schemes during
the Carbon Pricing course.
Deputy Director, Centre for Student Learning and Development, USST, Shanghai 06/2019 - 05/2020
• Built strong financial analysis skills by developing discounted cash flow models for infrastructure projects and
• Headed the secretariat to effectively coordinate and organize various seminars, guest speaker
risk management strategies during the Fundamental of Infrastructure Finance course, receiving a distinction
mark. events and student development activities.
• Developed strong teamworking, research, and modeling skills through consulting for Baillie Gifford, creating a
valuation model for companies’ avoided emissions during the Carbon Consultancy course. Financial Engineering & Quantitative Investment Training Program 07/2018 - 08/2018
• Created an illustrative Net Zero-focused equity portfolio and produced a portfolio climate report during the • Applied R language to develop trading strategies and gained theoretical knowledge in investment models.
Climate Risk and Investment Alignment course, developing a comprehensive understanding of investment • Conducted research on the reliability of the three-factor model in the Japanese market using real data and
alignment, portfolio optimization, and decarbonization. collaborated with team members to produce a comprehensive research report.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 09/2021 - 02/2024 Publication

MSc Energy and Power Engineering; GPA: 3.83/4.0 • Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) Study on Adsorption Performance of Metal Organic Frameworks
(MOFs) for Carbon Capture
• Recipient of First-Class Academic Scholarship and Baillie Gifford Scholarship. Published July 2022 in the Sustainable Materials and Technologies
• Currently conducting scientific research on carbon capture adsorbent material screening and have written one Keywords: Metal-organic frameworks, Carbon capture, Molecular simulation, Adsorption, Separation.
paper.
• Developed proficiency in carbon accounting and public speaking by delivering a highly appreciated report and Volunteering
presentation on a carbon accounting project for Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Equipment Co. • China-UK Workshop on Energy Storage and Low-Carbon Buildings (2021), Shanghai
• Changning District Karate Championship (2017), Shanghai
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 09/2017 - 07/2021
BE Energy and Power Engineering; GPA: 4.09/4.5 (Rank: 3/321) Language Skills
• Mandarin (Native) and English (Advanced-C1, IELTS 7.5)
• Earned National Scholarship of China and Outstanding Graduate of Shanghai for exceptional academic results
and outstanding performance in various competitions and activities. IT Skills
• Demonstrated teamwork skills by winning first prize in the National Science Competition on Energy • Microsoft Office (Advanced), Refinitiv (Basic)
Conservation and Emission Reduction, designing and building a solar co-generation equipment with a team of • MATLAB (Advanced, owned a software copyright), Python (Basic), R (Basic)
6 and applying for a patent for it.
• Earned a distinction in my dissertation on carbon capture adsorbent material screening, which was published
Hobbies and Interests
in the Sustainable Materials and Technologies.
• Karate (Won the championship in a university competition), bodybuilding, music

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 Nils Voegtli • I reported to external certifications such as ISO, EcoVadis, and CDP, and led the authoring of Bühler’s
sustainability reports’ environmental chapter. Collaborating with stakeholders from various areas, we
3f, 12 Buccleuch Place, EH8 9LW, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Eligible for Graduate Visa) achieved the highest score increase for EcoVadis and CDP since Bühler began external reporting.
Mobile Number: +44 7542517610 • I collaborated with various departments and regions in implementing Sphera, a new sustainability
Email address: [email protected] monitoring and reporting tool, which refined my data analytical skills and attention to detail. The tool was
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nils-voegtli-26657220b/?originalSubdomain=uk rolled out with only minor issues within the forecasted timeline.

Sustainability Intern: Bühler Group, Uzwil. 07/2020 - 12/2020

Profile
• I aligned with managerial stakeholders across Bühler’s 30 manufacturing sites and Headquarters to adopt
After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance at the University of Surrey, I worked on sustainability into the core of operations. I provided trainings on the topic and the long-term plan of
environmental projects at the Bühler Group in Switzerland, using my multicultural background to conduct multiple execution to ensure targets were diffused.
projects around the world, including coordinating the implementation of a new sustainability monitoring and • Led the coordination of a community linking Bühler’s R&D department with the Manufacturing, Logistics,
reporting system throughout the company. This experience led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Climate Change and Supply Chain departments to work together on the sustainability requirements of the product portfolio.
Finance and Investment at the University of Edinburgh, with the goal of contributing to climate-related governance • Collected and categorised environmental data for each site to quantify its footprint and identify areas for
in the private sector. improvement while keeping stakeholders aligned of key performance indicators.

Other Work Experience

Education
Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain Intern, Bühler Group, Uzwil 07/2019 – 09/2019
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment; on track for a Distinction • Assisted in a project to consolidate European warehouses at the port of Antwerp, assessing investment
costs and efficiency gains to optimize operations.
• I solidified my knowledge of corporate and project carbon accounting by completing assignments that • Used SAP, Excel and PowerPoint for cross-departmental collaboration, including with the Tax and
involved creating carbon emission profiles for hypothetical projects and conducting critical reviews of carbon Regulations department, resulting in a 1+ million CHF yearly cost saving and a nearly 2000 tonne CO2e
accounting methodologies. reduction annually.
• My collaboration skills were enhanced during the Climate Change Consultancy course, by working in a group of
4, supporting Perspectives Climate Group on researching how International Investment Treaties hinder climate
mitigation efforts and which will be used as the foundation for a publication. Additional Skills and Experience
• I enhanced my critical thinking skills in the Climate Policy & Investment course, where I explored the link
between climate change and the real economy. I applied this knowledge to my assignment, which evaluated Delegate, One Young World Switzerland, Uzwil 06/2021 – 06/2022
policies aimed at transitioning Germany’s economy away from livestock farming.
• In the Climate Risk & Investment Alignment course, I developed my communication and leadership skills by • Worked with a diverse group of employees from several leading Swiss companies to understand the
working with a group to create a low carbon investment fund portfolio. challenges faced in achieving a fair & equitable world, meet leaders working in NGOs addressing these
• My dissertation explores the rationale of agribusiness companies’ practice of assessing climate related risk and
challenges and worked in smaller teams to address specific challenges they faced.
the factors which incentivise its adoption into business strategy.
Fluent: English, German (C2) and Mandarin (C2).
University of Surrey, Guildford 09/2017 - 07/2020
B.A. with Honours in Economics and Finance; Upper Second Class
IT Skills: Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office.
• The Political Economics and International Trade courses piqued my interest and honed my skills in
understanding the global economy’s interconnectivity, motivating me to address societal challenges in my work
Hobbies and Interests: Rugby, skiing, reading, mostly non-fiction historical books and traveling.
at the Bühler Group.
• During my undergraduate courses, such as Economic Data Analysis and Financial Economics, I improved my
analytical skills and ability to simplify complex topics, which was used during my young career to explain the
impact of the projects which I undertook or supported in.

Work Experience
Relevant Experience

Sustainability Manager: Bühler Group, Uzwil. 01/2021 - 07/2022

• I integrated environmental practices in Bühler’s 30 manufacturing sites, aligning with their environmental
targets, collaborating with teams from 15 countries to generate ideas, share knowledge, and execute action
plans.
• As a Bühler representative, I participated in multiple external events such as the World Business Council on
Sustainable Development working groups, collaborating with other companies to contribute to the drafting
of changes to current reporting standards.

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 Yuchen Wang Work Experience
4 Ascham Court, Edinburgh, EH8 9LQ (Student Accommodation) Auditing Assistant, Summer Internship 07/2021 - 09/2021
(Visa: able to apply 2-year PSW visa) Baker Tilly China Certified Public Accountants Shandong Branch, China
Mobile Number: +44 07511819517 / Email address: [email protected]
LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/yuchen-wang-1480a5252 • Made drafts of trial balance, income statement and other tables by Excel and combined data from clients’
accounting systems to the accountants’ system.
• I ensured the completeness and accuracy of the audit trail balance, statement of financial position, and other
Profile charts to provide comprehensive financial information.
Currently, a student of Masters in Climate Change Finance & Investment. I am invigorated by the challenge of
climate change and have passion for ESG and climate finance. I have an interdisciplinary academic background Lobby Manager Assistant, Summer Internship 06/2021 - 07/2021
in undergraduate study and internships which gave me knowledge on accounting, financial management and China Merchants Bank Weifang Branch, China
economics. The knowledge of accounting and carbon accounting would make me take part in ESG practice in the
future. • Provided expert guidance and support to customers in conducting a wide range of financial services. Guided
customers through the process of opening new accounts, managing their finances, and making strategic
investments to help them achieve their long-term goals.
Education • Collaborated closely with the customer manager to ensure seamless delivery of financial solutions and
exceptional customer satisfaction.
University of Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
Additional Skills and Experience
• Obtained comprehensive understanding of climate change policy of the UNFCCC and developed my interest
on climate finance which aimed to remove barriers encountered of projects that have difficulty to obtain Students’ Union Council: Departmental Councillor Academic year 2019-2020
private capital without financial support. Management School Councillor
• Enhanced portfolio management skills by calculating carbon emission and other TCFD and EU Taxonomy
metrics of companies and identified transitional companies that positively contribute towards a 1.5 °C scenario. • Making a connection between the Students’ Union and academic departments by keeping students in their
• Gained knowledge and practical experience of carbon and other Greenhouse Gas emission calculation departments informed about the work of the Students’ Union as well as deal with issues that affect their lives.
methodology and standards from IPCC through the Carbon Accounting module
• Acquired practical experience of carrying out a ten-week consulting project for the Frankfurt School in
collaboration with four classmates, providing recommendations for Germany government on how to
Academic Representative Academi 2020-2022
implement Article 2.1(c) of Paris Agreement through Green Climate Fund (GCF). Department of Economics representative
• Dissertation topic: How the change of investment allocation affects companies’ environmental performance
• I served as a vocal advocate for my peers by attending department meetings, leading discussions on their
University of Sheffield, Sheffield 09/2019 - 06/2022 behalf, effectively liaising with university staff to share their ideas, and collaborating closely with other
B.A. with Honours in Accounting and Financial Management and Economics representatives to ensure that those ideas were heard and considered.

• The dual honours course of my undergraduate study brought a good grounding in both subjects in Accounting Sheffield Volunteering Community Volunteer Academic year 2020-2021
and Economics to me.
• Obtained solid understanding of Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Economics. • Utilizing my research skills and strong work ethic, I actively addressed the challenges confronted by young
• Learned comprehensive accounting courses including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, people and their communities during the pandemic. My efforts primarily focused on helping young individuals
taxation as well as financial management. overcome anxiety and social isolation, through targeted interventions and community outreach initiatives.
• Gained a sense of social awareness, including an appreciation of the social responsibilities of professionals
and organisations alike, through an exposure to social and environmental accounting and corporate social Sustainability Skills and Education Programme 02/2021 - 03/2021
responsibility.
This programme introduced the topic of sustainability and its importance, breaking the subject down into
practical and relevant terms. I realised a range of environmental, social, and economic issues and concerns, and
considered possible solutions.

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 Luisa Weber Germanwatch e.V. 07/2021-05/2022

• I first did an internship and afterwards continued as a freelancer to work on writing and researching for the
10 Brougham Street, EH3 9JH (EU citizen)
study:
00491635075627, [email protected]
o Grimm, Ryfisch & Weber (2022). Mobilising climate adaptation investments from the private sector in
LinkedIn URL: luisa-weber-69022
developing countries: Analysis of barriers for local private sector engagement in multilateral climate funds’
adaptation projects.

Profile Bundestag (German Federal Parliament) 03/2017-06/2017

I am a value driven person with high interpersonal and social skills. So far, I got some experiences through • I did an internship in the office of the politician K. Brähmig, Member of the Bundestag. I was mainly assigned
internships with NGOs and a governmental agency working in the policy field. I am looking for an academically to draft speeches, do social media work, research and other office tasks.
challenging job with real world impact. • The internship gave me valuable insights and helped me understand the mechanics of the German democracy

Education Further Work Experience

University of Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023 Tutoring 03/2019 - Current

MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
• 03/2019 and 10/2020 student assistant, Lüneburg
Climate mitigation impact of investment treaties: through a consulting project and my dissertation I developed a • 02/2021-08/2021 tutoring kids from refugee families, Lüneburg
deep understanding of this interdisciplinary topic touching on law, economics and international relations. • 11/2022- currently tutoring school kids, remote
Carbon accounting and mitigation assessment: The programme familiarized me with technics and standards to This work taught me to be empathic and patient to support the students in the best way possible
quantify individual, enterprise and system-wide emissions. Carbon accounting allows me to utilize my skills from
natural science and sustainability studies and my fascination for system thinking approaches.
Politics and international climate finance: I deepened my knowledge on the international climate finance
Additional Skills and Experience
architecture, political considerations and needs in the field of public and private spending.
Carbon Pricing: The module fostered my understanding of voluntary carbon markets, cap and trade systems and Member of the BUNDjugend climate group (Young friends of the Earth Germany) 08/2018 - Current
carbon taxation, their dynamics, benefits, and downsides.
• I partake in organising seminars and workshops and writing official statements by the NGO on issues
Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg 10/2017 - 10/2021 relating to climate policy.
B.Sc. Environmental Studies (Major) and Economics (Minor) • As an observer delegate, I participated in international UNFCCC climate conferences: COP24 in Poland,
SB56 in Bonn and COP26 in the UK.
• During my undergrad studies, I focused on sustainability consideration in economic studies taking into account
social, political and judicial aspects. Modules and seminars which were most influential for my professional Board member Rainforest Association Ranoala e.V, Dresden 03/2016 - 03/2022
orientation were for instance:
• I first volunteered for the organisation and later, in my function as board member, worked on applications
o Bachelor Thesis: “GIS analysis of the influence of clove price changes on land use in eastern Madagascar” for project funding and project coordination.
o Socio-ecological System Thinking: Integrating Food Security and Biodiversity Conservation • In 2018, I helped organise a student exchange from Madagascar to Germany.
o Gender Economics
o Complexity Economics
Community organising for integration efforts, Altenberg 02/2015 – 08/2016
o Introduction to Law and Economics
o Introduction in International and European Environmental and Energy Law
• We organised community cafés to foster a safe and welcoming atmosphere for refugees living in my region.
Erasmus Exchange at the Università di Corsica, Corte 09/2019-01/2020
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• The exchange enabled me to enhance intercultural and language skills.
Fluent: German (C2), English (C2), French (B2)

Work Experience IT SKILLS:

German Development Agency (GIZ), Department for Climate Policy 11/2021 - 05/2022 Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office.

• I did an internship in the team for Climate Finance and Climate Mitigation, mainly working on advising the Some experience in using ArcGIS through seminars and application for Bachelor thesis.
German Ministry for Development and the German Representative at the board of the Global Environmental
Facility (GEF) on the negotiations for the 8th replenishment of the fund. My tasks mainly consisted of:
o Writing policy briefs, summaries and talking points for negotiations
o Research and consulting the Ministry in its priority setting for multilateral climate funds
o Public Climate Finance Reporting and Verification

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 (Leslie) Shuang Wu Work Experience
Suzhou/Shanghai, China (Chinese) Research Assistant, Huachuang Securities, Shanghai 02/2022 - 05/2022
Mobile Number: +44 (0)7442363045
Email address: [email protected] • I conducted research by using Wind & IFind to collect data, reviewed domestic and foreign policies
• and news, and analyzed the potential investment opportunities.
• I developed skills in data analysis, research and report writing, resulting in a 12,000-word report
Profile • about the surging demand for refrigerators and freezers, which was well received by clients.
• I demonstrated proficiency in updating databases, writing daily reports, and completing meeting
As an accomplished finance professional with a passion for sustainability and climate change, I have • minutes, ensuring efficient communication and organisation within the team.
developed a diverse skill set that allows me to contribute to a wide range of projects. I have recently • I tracked the annual reports of several home appliance companies and raised issues that investors
completed an MSc in Climate Change Finance & Investment at the University of Edinburgh, where I gained • may concern during investor conference calls, promoting the cooperation between investment
invaluable experience in conducting carbon accounting, creating net-zero portfolios, and assessing climate • institutions and invested companies.
risks. Additionally, I have a BSc in Finance from Shanghai University, where I honed my data analysis skills
and gained experience in research and report writing. As a native Chinese speaker and fluent in English, I
Internship in the Loan Office, China Development Bank, Suzhou 07/2021 - 08/2021
possess excellent communication skills and am adept at collaborating with diverse teams. I am now seeking
a career in the field of climate finance, where I can utilize my expertise and contribute to positive
• I conducted research and developed skills in legal issues related to debt accession and identified
environmental impact.
• main risks of related party transactions, resulting in a comprehensive 10,000-word report and
• successful presentation.
• I conducted post-loan investigations, checking collateral, and verifying the implementation of the
Education • guarantee, ensuring compliance with regulations and mitigating risk for the bank.
• I developed leadership skills by leading the intern team to victory in a debate competition, enhancing team
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
cohesion and motivation.
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
Office Support Assistant, Financial Supervision Administration, Changshu 08/2020 - 09/2020
• I developed my team working through the Climate Change Consulting project, we collaborated with
• Scottish National Investment Bank and gave recommendations for investment opportunities by
• analyzing natural capital drivers and voluntary carbon markets. • I conducted comprehensive research on two local companies based on their annual reports, developing skills
• I utilized my knowledge of Carbon Accounting to conduct a personal footprint analysis and made in analysis, report writing, and presentation.
• suggestions for company carbon accounting. • I participated in enterprise visits and investigations, gaining practical experience in investment and
• I created a Net-Zero portfolio including transition companies and transformation companies and • financing services and developing skills in communication and relationship building.
• assessed their risks under different scenarios in the Climate Risk and Investment Alignment course. • I developed skills in social media marketing, creating and editing WeChat tweets, making posters, and videos
• I applied my expertise in Carbon Pricing and found the best policy choice for China’s Yangtze River for propaganda, helping preventing financial
• Delta Region to mitigate climate

Shanghai University, Shanghai 09/2018 - 07/2022

Additional Skills and Experience
BSc Finance; First Class (GPA 3.83/4.00) Native: Chinese
Fluent: English
• I developed strong data analysis skills during the Statistics and Python Financial Data Analysis
• courses, I analyzed the yields of stocked of leading Chinese banks and made recommendations.
• I was awarded the First Prize of 2018 and 2019 Academic Scholarship of Shanghai University, recognizing IT Skills:
academic excellence and dedication to learning. Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office. Familiar with Photoshop,
• I received the Second Prize of the 2020 National English Competition for College Students, demonstrating Premiere, R, SPSS
strong communication and language skills.
• I served as the President of the Natural History Association of Shanghai University, where I led Hobbies and Interests: Travelling, Switch,
• environmental protection campaigns and promoted climate awareness in the local community.
• My graduation dissertation title: Impact of Emission Reduction Policies on China’s

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 Luyao Xin (Momo) Additional Skills and Experience
27 Kings Stables Road, EH1 2AJ Publication
+44 07443152056 | [email protected]
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luyao-xin-45a702252 Exploring the Integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei from the Perspective of Energy Consumption
(2009-2017) 04/2018-03/2019
Profile
As an MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment student at the University of Edinburgh, I have gained a • Energy consumption directly affects regional economic development. This paper, by analyzing energy
comprehensive understanding of international climate finance, economic principles underlying carbon market consumption indicators in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, explores whether the integrated development of the
mechanisms, and project finance. Through practical experience gained from consulting projects, I have honed my Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has achieved outstanding results.
collaboration, communication, and time management abilities. Additionally, my Bachelor of Economics in Energy
Economy has equipped me with extensive knowledge of the energy industry, including peak fossil fuels and price Taking Good Advantage of Policies to Facilitate the Development of Photovoltaic Industry 03/2018
analysis. I am passionate about pursuing a career in the green investment and carbon trading fields, leveraging my
portfolio management skills to align investments with the 1.5°C climate scenario. • The replacement of traditional energy by new energy has become the development trend of the times.
Targeting at the photovoltaic industry, an important part of the new energy market, we should on the one hand
promote the development of the industry in terms of technology and product innovation, and on the other
Education expand the influence of the photovoltaic industry and promote the in-depth development of the photovoltaic
industry by use of relevant policies.
University of Edinburgh 09/2022 - 09/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investmentc
Activities
• With the practical experience gained from the consulting project, my team’s collaboration, communication,
and time management abilities have greatly improved. Our four-person group was working with the Scottish ‘Enjoy Learning’ College Students Learning and Exchange Workshop, Leader 12/2019 - 06/2021
National Development Bank as our client, providing them with reports and recommendations related to the
UK’s natural capital market. • Established such modules as ‘extra tutoring’, ‘Q&A’, ‘part-time job information’ on WeChat official account to
• Acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the current state and policies of international climate finance, solve students’ academic problems and offer on-campus part-time job opportunities;
as well as the economic principles underlying carbon market mechanisms, and gaining a basic knowledge of
project finance, including DCF modelling in Excel. Public Relations Activity Center, Alumni Liaison Committee, Director 06/2018 - 06/2020
• Improving portfolio management skills by selecting and prioritising promising stocks, adjusting the portfolio
towards industries transitioning to green technology, and aligning portfolio investments with the 1.5°C climate • Operated the WeChat official account of the center, published nearly 40 articles with cumulative reading
scenario. volume reaching 80,000;
• Planned and organized a series of activities in relation to the 65th Anniversary of China University of Petroleum,
China University of Petroleum, Beijing 09/2017 - 06/2021 Beijing and the Founding of Worldwide Energy University Network;
Bachelor of Economics in Energy Economy; GPA:87.59/100
Social Practice—Capital Young Makers, Participator 08/2016 - 12/2019
• Relevant modules: Energy Finance, Fundamentals of New Energy Technologies, Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics. • Opened a WeChat official account to share entrepreneurial stories, so as to let college students have a more
• Systematically learning and mastering the entire industry process of the oil and gas industry, and conducting rational and clearer understanding of entrepreneurship;
extensive practical exploration on the theory of peak fossil fuels and price analysis. Developed a good
understanding of global energy consumption and supply and demand, especially in China.
Languages
Summer School, National University of Singapore, Singapore 07/2019
• Chinese (native), English (IELTS 7.0)
• Programme: Business and Finance
IT Skills

Work Experience • Experienced in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);
• Advanced in using Adobe InDesign, SPSS;
Intern, CNPC Xinjiang Sales Co., Ltd., Tacheng Branch 05/2020 - 08/2020 • Basic familiarity with Matlab and STATA;

• Completed two recruitment meeting, organized media Open Day, planned the training system; Awards and Honours
• Attended the Amoeba Essay Competition and my work was titled The Introduction Strategy and
Enlightenment of Amoeba; Business Model--based on the Analysis of Gas Station Business Model; National Third Prize in the 12th National Business Simulation Contest 09/2020
University Third Prize in the 3rd Enterprise Value Creation Competition (EVC) 07/2020
Intern, Prudential Assurance Company(Singapore) 06/2019 First Prize in National College Students Computer Skills Application Contest 07/2020
First Prize in City Level in 2020 Global Youth Elite Academic Analysis Contest 06/2020
• Attended analysis about the company’s economic outlook, career development and construction;Operated Outstanding Prize in Scientific and Technological Innovation. 06/2020
the FQ simulation; School-class Third Scholarship and “Merit Student” 2018/2019/2020
• Completed analysis and report about “Strategy Analysis of Budget Airlines Company” project; School-level Excellent Student Leader 06/2019

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 Zexin Xu Work Experience
150 Deaconess House, Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RQ Chow Tai Fook Jewellry Group Limited, Brand Division Intern, China 07/2021 - 08/2021
Tel: (+44)07471285711 | [email protected] Top 10 luxury goods companies in the world
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zexin-xu-55a942251
• Technical and analytical skills: Analysed 131 sample data of branch stores staff performance by Excel and pivot
Profile chart; identified effective strategies and best practices.
I have cultivated strong critical analytical, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills through my internship in Chow • Data management: Compiled and entered 150 stores’ information into system; boosted the accuracy and
Tai Fook and experience in the student association. Inspired by the MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment efficiency of data management, saving 20% of time and resources.
program at the University of Edinburgh, I believe I can contribute in my capacity to the road to Net-Zero. I am • Strategic management: Developed and executed a strategic marketing plan by validating briefing process,
eager to pursue a career with opportunities in ESG investing and sustainability consulting. resulting in impressive sales performance.
• Relationship management and communication skills: Proactively engaged with members; fostered strong
relationships and earned high member satisfaction at the end of tenure.
Education
Heilongjiang Yong Da Culture Dissemination, Marketing Intern, China 07/2019 - 08/2019
University of Edinburgh 09/2022 - 08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment
An advertising company specialised in outdoor media advertising
• Relevant courses: Carbon Accounting, Climate Policy & Investment, Infrastructure Finance, Climate Risk &
Investment Alignment, and Sustainable Finance. • Strategic thinking and attention to detail: Scrutinised and composed press materials; delivered critical
• Refined critical thinking through a report on the impact of carbon footprint data analysis for emissions messages aligning with firm strategy; acknowledged by key stakeholders.
reduction and risk exposure; achieved grade A and positive reviews. • Technical skill: Drafted and edited PowerPoint content; improved the quality and effectiveness of marketing
• Comprehensive and fast learning of climate finance and funds mobilization to attain net-zero targets, materials and boosted engagement with target audiences.
considering international climate finance policy scenario. • Market analysis: Executed industry and competitive research; provided valuable insights into market trends and
• Professional project finance financial modelling and analytical skills; earned A1 grade (90%) in debt sizing competitive landscape, and increased revenue opportunities.
scenarios generation, data presentation through charts, and macro creation. • Branding: Facilitated Harbin Ice-Snow World innovative scheme planning; promoted the brand and formed
• Honed stakeholder management and qualitative research skills through a Mercer consulting project identifying beneficial relationships with essential stakeholders.
challenges that prevent charitable organisations from investing endowments sustainably; conducted interviews
and received positive feedback.
• Dissertation aims to investigate the relationship between ESG disclosure and green bond issuance.
Additional Skills and Experience
L’Oréal Brandstorm, Team Leader, China 03/2020 - 04/2020
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China 09/2018 - 07/2022
B.A. with Honours in International Business; First Class
• Leadership, decision-making, and time management: Led the team to conduct an insightful macro analysis of
network health insurance industry by SWOT within two weeks.
Mastered problem-solving, team-working, and flexibility skills through various group reports in courses such as
Strategic Management and Corporate Social Responsibility.
University Academic Award for AY 2020/21 and AY 2021/22.
Student Employment & Career Development Association, China 12/2018 - 01/2020
Have a natural desire and curiosity to learn new things, especially related to sustainability, by actively attending
multiple lectures and energetically reading new-launched reports. • Organisation, negotiation, and management skills: Organised event planning, publicity, guest invitation, and
Dissertation examined how career calling enhances medical staff satisfaction and reduces burnout; designed a reception; praised by clients for professional event coordination.
survey to collect data from 490 nurses and extensively analysed the data using SPSS and R statistical software; • Influencing and interpersonal skills: Served as the coordinator and efficiently contacted diverse departments;
praised by academic advisors. stimulated team dynamics and optimised project outcomes.
• Creative thinking skill: Initiated round-table meetings, the more flexible and convenient for communication;
improved team collaboration and obtained favourable feedback.

Languages

• Mandarin (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Fluent).

IT Skills
•
• Extremely proficient using all programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) of Microsoft Office.
• Utilized self-studied SPSS statistical software to analyse extensive data for dissertations.
• Leveraged Bloomberg and Refinitiv software for in-depth research.

Hobbies and Interests

• Music, film, hiking, cooking, and self-studying new languages.

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 Tingting Zhu Work Experience
West Mains Road,Edinburgh, EH9 3JE Asia Pacific (Group) Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership) 01/2021 - 03/2021
Straits meadow, 61 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AA Auditing Assistant
07421313682 [email protected]
LinkedIn URL: 44398b210 • My task is mainly responsible for sorting out and summarizing audit files. Participate in the audit work of a
company during the internship and make basic audit papers; participate in the review and recalculation of
financial content of an urban construction group. This has enhanced my communication and teamwork skills
Profile during this internship.
After completing my Bachelor’s degree (Accounting and Finance) in the UK, I am currently doing a MSc in Climate
Change Finance & Investment at the University of Edinburgh. Through my work experience at an accountancy Zhejiang Tailong Commercial Bank, Linhai Branch 07/2021-08/2021
firm Ltd and a bank, I have been able to improve my communication and teamwork skills. Through the knowledge Customer Manager/ Loan Consultant Intern
I have gained at postgraduate level and the skills I have enhanced through my subject assignments, graduation is
therefore imminent and I am hoping to seek a position in the climate change/ESG sector. • My task was to develop and maintain new customer relationships, launch new business products for the
bank, which enhanced my communication and relationship building skills, and successfully sold new business
products to 3 new customers.
Education
University of Edinburgh 09/2022-08/2023
MSc Climate Change Finance & Investment

• I participated in team working during the Climate Change Consultancy course, working in a group of 4 people
from 2 countries our project supported Scottish National Investment Bank on a natural capital programme, the
report was well received positive feedback by the client.
• I participated in team working during the Climate Risk International Alignment course, working in a group of
5 people from 5 countries. Our project aim to create a Net Zero-focused equity portfolio, the report was well
received positive feedback by the programmer.
• My dissertation explores policies affecting green bond markets in developing countries, how and to what extent
policies drive green bond markets.

University of Reading, Reading 09/2019 - 07/2022

BSc Accounting and Finance; First Class

• I participated in team working during the Risk Management course to create a equity portfolio and then
analysis the output using some financial tools, the report was well received positive feedback by the
programmer.

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