Address: 13 Kingfisher Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1ER Date of birth: 14.7.93 Contact number(s): 01708 227 016 (Home) 07717 716 879 (Mobile) Email: Up621814@myport.ac.uk

Samuel Archer Profile: I am a self-motivated, diligent 1st class honours graduate that is currently involved with automated services for Funds. I am enthusiastic, dedicated and communicate well with others with work experience in demanding situations such as customer care during live issues. I have a real desire further my career and increase my knowledge by joining a company with the Asset Management Sector.

Education and Qualifications: (2016) Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment,

Introduction to Securities and Investments (P). (2011-2015) University of Portsmouth,

BSc (Hons) Economics – First Class Degree. Key Modules; Financial Statement & Data analysis (77), Econometric Analysis (72),

Advance Topics in Economics (67). Dissertation topic: To What Extent does Corporate Hedging Practices Reduce the

Information Content of Dividends (70). This is available on request. (2009-2011) St. Martin's School Sixth Form,

A-Levels; Economics (B), Maths (B), Further Mathematics (D). As-Level in General Studies and AQA Baccalaureate.

(2004-2009) Hall Mead School, 12 GCSE’s Containing five A’s including Mathematics, Science and Business Studies.

Previous employment: Euroclear UK & Ireland (May 2015-Present) – Client Services and Funds Support

Providing exceptional customer service, primarily in EMX (Automated Order Routing). On-boarding new clients and existing clients to new services. Project managing fund migrations into the CREST settlement system. Managing a fortnightly review of the services with senior management. Assisting the relationship managers with client reporting and monitoring especially

around valuation points. Updating various monthly reports that keep track of client volumes and highlight

discrepancies.

Key Skills: Strong eye for detail, record keeping, conflict resolution, gathering information and identifying problems. McDonald’s Europe Limited (May 2013- June 2014) – Finance Assistant

Assisting with E&Y Audit Preparation. Assisting with budget planning. Reviewing Fixed Assets Register. Reviewing IT invoice to be capitalised. Intercompany reconciliation with McDonald's markets regarding Accounts Payables &

Accounts Receivables. Assisting with tracking invoices and chasing suppliers for invoices.

Address: 13 Kingfisher Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1ER Date of birth: 14.7.93 Contact number(s): 01708 227 016 (Home) 07717 716 879 (Mobile) Email: Up621814@myport.ac.uk

General & Admin Accounting. Assisting with projections. A full evaluation of my year is available on request. Key skills: Accuracy, auditing financial data, budgeting, following instructions, meeting

deadlines, prioritization.

Honours, Leadership and Activities:

I have received the professional practise award from the university of Portsmouth for a successful year in placement accompanied with a full year review, available upon request.

Lead organiser for my 5 a side football team, I take great pride in organising and leading the team.

Tutor of GCSE Mathematics whilst studying for my A levels (shows communication and innovation skills in order to diversify teachings to children of different abilities.)

I have a keen interest in economics and the stock market; I enjoy owning a fantasy share portfolio, investing in futures and swaps surrounding large economic uncertainties such as Britain leaving the European Union.

Key skills Programmes Other

EMX (FIX) Strong numerical talent

AS 400 Analysing problems and data

CREST (GUI) Customer service and Communication

Minitab 16 Very fast learner

Eviews 7 Computer literate

IBM SPSS Statistics 20 Research

Microsoft Office applications Adaptability

References:

Mrs Nicoleta Ciocirlan Finance Manager McDonald’s Europe Limited 178-180 Edgware Road, London W2 2DS Nicoleta.Ciocirlan@eu.mcd.com Tel: +44 (0)207 800 4748. Ext. 4748

Mr Robert Gausden Principal Lecturer (Subject Group - Economics and Finance)/Director of Undergraduate Programmes in Economics Portsmouth Business School University of Portsmouth Richmond Building (4.11) Portland Street, Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 3DE Robert.Gausden@port.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 4031. Ext. 4031