Aastha Jain’s Post

I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to AmplifyME and Sam Turner O'Toole for the incredible opportunity to participate in their Finance Accelerator Simulation! It has been an enlightening and enriching experience from start to finish. Throughout the program, I delved deep into the intricate world of finance, gaining invaluable insights into the principles of investment banking and asset management. The simulation provided a dynamic platform for immersive learning, allowing me to explore real-world scenarios and hone essential skills that are paramount in today's financial landscape. This opportunity has not only expanded my knowledge base but has also equipped me with practical tools and strategies that I can apply to my work with confidence. #Finance #InvestmentBanking #AssetManagement

Remember that electrifying moment when textbook theories collide with real-world financial uncertainty? That's exactly what I experienced the 2nd week of January during AmplifyME's intensive Trading & Financial Markets Analysis Bootcamp. Drawing on my expertise from my concurrent master's degree in Investment & Finance at Strathclyde Business School, this intensive program was an incredible opportunity to see at least some translated theory turned into action. I am proud to share that I successfully earned a Level 5 Diploma in Trading & Financial Markets Analysis/Applied Finance & a Mergers & Acquisitions Finance Accelerator Certificate, accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance. AmplifyME's reputation as the go-to training provider for financial giants like UBS, Citadel, & Morgan Stanley- clearly stands undefeated in their field of expertise. Their commitment is exceptional and they truly love what they do. Throughout the week, each day presented a new facet of the financial world (and thus new challenges!). 🌍 Global Asset Management: Retracing real-life events and navigating global market volatility such as rising interest rates, news headlines, and other macro trends made me able to successfully be placed in the top 10 out of 250 other investors. This was a ride that cemented the crucial link between global trends and market volatility! 💼 Investment Bank Sales & Trading: This day was primarily focused on engaging in client communication and managing market risk. We were put in the positions of being both Market Makers but also the clients which proved invaluable. I still can not shake the enjoyment of the pressure that was simulated. 🏦 Mergers & Acquisitions: We were placed in a random team of up to 30 individuals and I was lucky enough to be appointed as the Chief Content Creator of the group. My task involved spearheading the crafting of data-driven and a visually captivating sales deck. Our collective effort landed us a thrilling 2nd place finish among 10 teams, leaving a lasting impression on over 250 investors. Thank you, AmplifyME, (and also Strathclyde Business School for making this possible) for this enriching experience that has undoubtedly broadened my horizons and equipped me with valuable skills for the dynamic world of finance. Safe to say, I'm excited for what lies ahead! 💼📊 #amplifyme #strathclyde

Excited to share my experience participating in a practical simulation through AmplifyMe with Morgan Stanley, where I had the opportunity to delve into the world of finance with the help of Gianni Pera. Proud to have ranked 6th out of 50+ participants in the program on the asset management side (Buy-side) with an overall score of 85%. Here are some of my key scores: 📈 ROI (Return on Investment): 90% - Demonstrating my ability to spot market trends, understand news impacts, and maximize profits for clients. 💼 ES (Execution Score): 65% - Ensuring quality trade executions, monitoring fill prices relative to reference prices. 🛡️ BSRM (Buy-Side Risk Management): 80% - Highlighting my discipline in staying within stop-loss limits and optimizing risk-return ratios. ⚖️ RA (Risk Appetite): 87% - Reflecting my risk appetite and conviction in investment decisions. 🔍 These metrics are not just numbers; they represent my dedication to learning asset management principles and shaping my future career in the field. With AmplifyMe, I've gained valuable insights and skills that will undoubtedly help me forward. #assetmanagement #investments #amplifyme #graduate #internationalstudents #morganstanley

Hello everyone! I recently participated in the AMPLIFY ME Finance Accelerator Simulation Experience. This was centred around Asset Management and Investment Banking and was incredibly enlightening. I immersed myself in the intricacies of managing assets and learning crucial strategies for optimizing portfolios. Understanding the balance risk and return in investment decisions was particularly insightful and has equipped me with practical skills in real-world scenarios. I gained comprehensive understanding of financial markets, and the role of investment banks in facilitating corporate transactions. Collaborating with other peers present in this simulation and receiving feedback from an industry expert was invaluable. This simulation not only deepened my knowledge but also sparked a passion for the dynamic field of finance. I am very excited to leverage these insights as I pursue opportunities in finance. #AssetManagement #InvestmentBanking #FinanceSkills #AmplifyMe

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Grateful to have taken part in the Finance Accelerator offered by AmplifyME. Takeaway: 📰 The buy side (Asset manager) and sell side (investment bank) player simulation highlighted the important factors market makers and clients take into consideration to make informed decisions. In particular... 🏦 Investment banks (sell side): - These are the market makers and are responsible for delivering orders by providing quotes to clients - Goals are high commission (made by facilitating the clients orders), positive realized profit (P&L > 0)  and well managed risk (risk in this sense is derived by taking the opposite position when facilitating a trade) - manage risk by selling / buying in the exchange 💱 Asset managers (buy side): - Portfolio manager with USD$20m allocation - Construct equally weighted portfolio, and rebalance accordingly to market volatility - Communicate with investment banks for more favorable prices (through lower Bid-Ask/Offer spreads) - Maximize Equity / profit - React swiftly to market news My performance: 📈 Unfortunately for me I scored on the lower percentiles for both simulations, although I am grateful as this has shed light on gaps in my knowledge that I would have overlooked otherwise. In aggregate I have learnt a lot !! Also a huge thanks to University of Essex and University of Essex Equity Fund for planning the event, hoping for many more in the future 😊

"Partner bhi kabhi Analyst tha.” Decode how to progress from an Analyst to a Partner from the playbooks of leading VC professionals in the first & only in-person session of our ‘Anti-Dilution’ Series, a learning program for Analysts and Associates in the investing industry. This session will provide insights into: 1) How to crack the game of deal sourcing and valuation as an Analyst/ Associate  2) Key skills to focus on early in your VC career, given the long feedback loops and rising through the ranks  3) How to build a meaningful network, add value to founders and portfolio companies, and foster lasting relationships in the ecosystem Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet, learn, and interact offline with the speakers & your peers in the industry! Register for the first session here: https://lu.ma/v9yuz2yj (invite only). We'll be sharing more updates soon; stay tuned!  #AugustAntiDilution #venturecapital #VC

🌟 2 days back, I had an incredible experience diving into the world of Mergers and Acquisitions through AmplifyME 's simulation in partnership with UBS ! 🚀 As a student attendee, I can't emphasize enough how invaluable this two-hour immersion was in understanding the complexities of finance and honing practical skills. From crafting financial models to preparing pitch decks, every moment was a learning opportunity. We practiced being M&A junior #analyst. We got to learn first, then we solved it practically in Excel files as a test (limited time of 1st test of 15 minutes and 2nd of 40 minutes). I attended class a little bit late so, I scored 27/100 in 1st test (I felt disappointed but I joined late so was not able to figure out something in the test and time was also running so fast), I then attended the rest of the class and thought of scoring good as well as to learn it. Guess what? I scored 100/100 in my 2nd test and there were only 5/70 attendees to get 100 and I was one of them, Thankfully! Other than M&A analyst learning, I got to learn 1 more thing. Don't get disappointed and feel for the whole life at any moment. Take failure as a point that you have to improve now and want to get successful. It was just a 2 hours class and just a test, but it taught me this thing as well! I got a Certificate as well (the main thing is not to get certificate only but to learn something). Kudos to Stephen Barnett for creating such a dynamic and accessible platform. Thanks to Dr Rofayda El Hout, CPA, AFHEA for letting us know about this opportunity through university mail and I got registered for this. If you're looking to supercharge your finance education and stand out in the field, I highly recommend checking out AmplifyME's simulations. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! #FinanceEducation #MergersAndAcquisitions #AmplifyYourSkills 📈💼

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