Finance · Queen's University Belfast

Sam Brattin.

Finance undergraduate with a year's experience in hedge fund accounting, bringing analytical rigour, accuracy and ownership to a graduate role in London.

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At a glance

Degree
BSc Finance, Queen's University Belfast
Average
2:1 (Upper Second Class)
Placement
12 months, Citco, Dublin
Graduating
2027
Seeking
Graduate roles in London

Profile

I'm drawn to finance because every number on a screen is someone's money. At Citco I saw how much rests on getting it right. Now I want to be part of deciding where it goes, and being able to explain why.

I do my best work when the standard is high and time is tight, and I'm focused on bringing that to a graduate role in London, at the centre of global capital markets.

Experience

Where I've worked

Placement Hedge Fund Accountant

Citco

June 2025 — June 2026

Dublin

  • Supported monthly NAV reviews for assigned funds across three institutional clients and multiple fund structures.
  • Analysed financial data and performed reconciliations to ensure reporting accuracy and support informed decision-making.
  • Developed an Excel tracker that improved visibility across the monthly NAV review process for a 15-NAV portfolio.
  • Coordinated with senior colleagues to ensure dealing documentation was reviewed and approved before NAV completion.
  • Organised monthly team meetings and led discussions on workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Used Citco's internal AI tool to improve access to policies and historical information during reporting.

Senior Analyst, Financials Division

Student Managed Fund, Queen's University Belfast

Sep 2024 — Present

Belfast

  • Led financial research on Visa, analysing company performance and market developments to support an investment recommendation.
  • Coordinated research across a team of eight analysts and consolidated findings into a clear investment case.
  • Applied scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate financial assumptions, risks and potential outcomes.
  • Presented and defended the investment recommendation to the sector heads.

Audit Intern Week

Grant Thornton

2024

  • Presented a case study to senior stakeholders.
  • Completed an Excel training course.
  • Attended talks with representatives from Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) and ACCA.

Insight Week

FinTru

2024

  • Took part in several group activities with fellow participants.
  • Joined a Q&A session with the CEO.

Part-time Personal Shopper

Tesco

2021 — Present

Derry

  • Prepare and quality-check 150+ customer orders per shift, maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
  • Trained new colleagues on operational procedures and quality standards, supporting team performance.
  • Identified opportunities to improve order allocation and efficiency, contributing to a better customer experience.

Education

Education & credentials

2023 — 2027 (expected)

Queen's University Belfast

BSc Finance, including a 12-month industrial placement

2:1

Current average

Core modules

Maths for Finance Futures & Options Investment Analysis

Certifications & courses

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Equities module complete. Full certificate due 2026.

J.P. Morgan Investment Banking Virtual Experience

Completed

AI for Finance

Applying AI tools to financial analysis and communication

A-Levels

2023
GeographyA*
MathematicsA
BusinessB

GCSEs

7 A*

2 A, 1 B

Including an A* in Further Mathematics.

Skills

What I bring

Financial analysis

  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial modelling
  • Scenario & sensitivity analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement

Technical

Advanced Excel VBA Bloomberg Terminal PowerPoint Python

Professional

  • Presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Team coordination
  • Training colleagues

Interests

Outside of work

London Marathon

Completed the London Marathon, raising £6,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Running

Member of Foyle Valley Athletic Club.

Football

Playing and following the game.

Travel

Exploring new cities and cultures.

Queen's Finance Society

Member of the university's Finance Society.

Contact

Let's start a conversation.

I'm seeking graduate finance opportunities in London and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Email

sam.brattin1@outlook.com

LinkedIn

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