Experiences

Education

MSc Computing - Imperial College London

October 2022 - September 2023

I completed my Masters at Imperial College, attaining a merit.

Notable highlights of my studies is my MSc individual project titled "Trajectory Forecasting of Unknown Dynamical Systems". The project implements a model in Python that identifies the governing equation of a dynamically moving object, and using that to predict the future trajectory of the object. You can view it here.

Previously, I completed an MSc group project titled "Merging packets using Kernel-Bypass Frameworks" implemented in C. We achieved a distinction in our project for our novel implementation of a software middlebox that can aggregate packets without involving the kernel, reducing system calls and improving the performance of caching systems such as Memcached. Read more about it here.

I am comfortable working in C++, Java and Python, with experience completing coursework and projects in these languages.

BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics - Queen Mary University of London

September 2019 - July 2022

I completed my bachelors at Queen Mary with First Class Honours and a module average of 84%. Some of the modules I took are Financial Mathematics, Time series, Corporate Finance, Mathematical Tools for Asset Management.

During my time as a student, I held committee positions in the Queen Mary Banking and Finance Society and Erasmus Student Network. I was also a buddy scheme mentor where I guided first year students through their first year of university, ensuring they had a smooth transition to university.

Work Experience

Analyst - GIC

Mar 2024 - Present

Analyst in Enterprise Risk & Performance.

Front Office Summer Intern - NatWest Markets Plc

June 2021 - September 2021

Front Office Summer Internship in the Sales & Trading division of the investment bank. Throughout the internship, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by rotating across various desks and closely shadowing professionals in the field. This comprehensive exposure provided me with a multifaceted understanding of the Sales & Trading operations within the investment bank.

Capstone presentation

One of the highlights of my internship was the capstone presentation, I analyse China’s long-term “common prosperity” policy. In removing numerical GDP growth targets, China introduced downside risks for short-term GDP growth; this led to predictions of limited rate hikes or currency appreciation measures between 2021 and 2022. Using my research, I proposed a forward-forward swap on EURCNH that could be pitched to clients that would hedge short term downside risk while being bullish on the longer term strength of the yuan.

FX Forwards Trading:

During my time with the desk, I worked on modelling potential scenarios of Federal Reserve tapering on quantitative easing measures. This involved analyzing the impact of various factors on the market and developing quantitative models to assess potential outcomes. This experience enhanced my understanding of market dynamics and the intricacies of trading in foreign exchange.

Private Placement:

I conducted a comprehensive assessment of an airport group's suitability for Private Placement and presented my findings. This task allowed me to delve into the intricacies of investment evaluation and develop a deeper understanding of the considerations involved in private placements.

Capital Management Unit:

I undertook in-depth analyses of various desks, identifying opportunities to reduce Risk-Weighted Assets (RWAs). This involved evaluating existing portfolios, identifying areas of improvement, and suggesting strategies to optimize capital allocation. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into risk management and capital efficiency within a financial institution.

Portfolio Risk Management:

I worked on building a financial model on tranche pricing of mortgage backed securities by totalling the expected monthly repayment of loans, taking into account delinquency and default rates

Student Consultant - Queen Mary University of London

February 2020 - April 2020

Consultancy project at Queen Mary supported by JP Morgan, where students get the opportunity to work with an East London Business client. I worked with a few other students for a London based startup who was seeking to establish an escape room business model for corporate clients. We conducted a survey of competitor offerings across London and designed an initial product offering for our client. Despite a lack of market data, we successfully completed the project for our client.

Brand Ambassador - DFS Group Limited

April 2019 - August 2019

I worked at Changi Airport in the Duty Free Shop as a Brand Ambassador for spirit brands under LVMH. I served customers by explaining the different offerings and promotions that were available in the store. Since the customers were international and came from different backgrounds, I tailored my recommendations based on their duty-free allowance and preference.

National Serviceman - Singapore Armed Forces

January 2017 - November 2018

As the signaller to the company's commanding officer, I ensured smooth communication between leadership teams during missions in challenging terrains. I had to actively code and decode messages while in the field. I also participated in Exercise Wallaby (XWB) 2018 in Queensland, Australia, which is the Armed Forces largest overseas drill.

Extra-curricular Activities

MQA Mentorship Programme - Citi

May 2023 - Present

Mentorship programme to build my knowledge of Citi and the Markets Quantitative Analysis Business. The programme involves monthly meeting with a mentor from the business and learn from their experience.

Committee - Queen Mary Banking and Finance Society

August 2020 - July 2022

Treasurer and Marketing Officer

For the academic year of 2021-22, I was elected Treasurer of the society and took up the responsibility of Marketing Officer. During this year, we became the largest academic society at Queen Mary, with over 300 members. As treasurer, I was responsible for carefully budgeting expenses and procuring items for our events. As marketing officer, I managed our social media platforms. I led workshops that equipped members with knowledge about the finance industry, and moderated panels with industry speakers.

Our 2021/22 committee, won the QMSU silver trophy along with the first ever Academic & Professional Development award for the society.

Head of Ambassadors and Social Media Officer

For the academic year of 2020-21, I led QMBFS's Ambassador Programme and created content for our social media. I led the training for the society's ambassadors to help them prepare for a career in the finance industry by holding CV workshops, psychometric assessment preparation and mock case studies. In addition to that, I introduced a mentoring scheme where each ambassador were mentored by a current committee member.

In my role as social media officer, I picked up Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create marketing material for promoting the society and the events that we held. I also managed all our social media accounts, which increased by 200 followers during the academic year.

Student Ambassador

For the academic year of 2019-20, I was one of twelve ambassadors chosen to represent the society at various events such as fresher fairs and society events. I was responsible for promoting the society on campus. I also received additional training by the Committee to help me develop my soft skills such as public speaking and networking.

Buddy Scheme Mentor - Queen Mary School of Mathematics

September 2020 - June 2021

Buddy scheme at Queen Mary where mentors (second or third year students) guide first year students from their department and help them settle into university. I connected with lecturers across the school of mathematical sciences in order to help them gather feedback from students on online lectures and tutorials. I also organised virtual social events for mentees with other mentors from the school of mathematical sciences