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This is my list (by order of preference):

 Statistics: R, Python, EViews and Minitab


 Database management: SQLite, SQL Server and Microsoft Access
 Pension and insurance: ProVal, Safe Toolboxes and AXIS
 MC Simulation: Safe Toolboxes, @Risk and Crystal Ball
 Asset liability management: Julia (JuMP), AMPL and GAMS
 Finance: R, Matlab and Safe Toolboxes
In the Life Actuarial work, financial software such as Prophet, MoSes, VIP, MG–ALFA or
AXIS (and others) requested frequently.

On the pension side, ProVal or other valuation software being requested more of.

For the P&C side, we see clients needing programming competence in @Risk.

Google Earth and QGIS

Prophet

Market Consistent Embedded Value; IFRS; DFA/Stochastic modelling and hands-on


coding experience

As a member of multiple M&A and capital market deal teams where I was primarily responsible
for creating DCF and relative valuation models as well as preparing materials for all engagements
and meetings

Key transactional experiences include:


- Advised SABMiller on divestiture of Miller Coors to Molson Coors Brewing Company
- Advised Bain Capital on financing its $350M acquisition of Bob’s Discount Furniture
- Collaborated with the New York Investment Banking team to complete follow-on offering of
$440M in invested capital for Sprout Farmers Market
I also created and later oversaw production and publication of UBS’s Consumer weekly which was
circulated to the UBS Consumer Products & Retail teams across 8 countries See less

As a member of the financial research team, I assist portfolio managers and analysts with
investment research on different asset classes including equities, fixed income, commodities and
derivatives. Under the guidance of these portfolio managers, I help build and refine their
strategies and test its performance under different stress scenarios.

Key accomplishments include:


● Developed an investment strategy in 2016 to invest in fixed income instruments of distressed
companies in the Energy sector. Carried out detailed company and sector analysis to quantify the
ability of these companies to cover debt obligations. Resulted in a $150M investment.
● Part of a 4-member team that developed and back-tested an investment strategy to take
advantage of price arbitrage in forward commodity contracts. Currently in the process of raising
USD 1B.
● Executed a research project to measure portfolio stress and Value-at-Risk for a CAD 20B
pension fund.

Assisted as audit team member in preparation of public-offering prospectus for IPO of major
supermarket chain
• Analyzed audited financial statements to identify tax saving opportunities for media and
entertainment companies.

As Vice-President, Business Development at AIESEC Chennai, in addition to leading a Local


Committee of over 120 individuals, my position required me develop, package, market and sell
our supporting products and, consequently, boost our primary product (viz. international
exchange opportunities for the youth). Conceptualizing and conducting events and projects,
establishing strategic partnerships and raising resources (both in monetary funds and in-kind)
were the primary features of my work. During my tenure we had raised INR 25Lacs from 40 new
stakeholders for 3 projects and established a sustainable partnership with UNICEF for Project
Footprint

AIESEC is worlds largest student run organization with a network of 113 countries which focuses
on people development. AIESEC offers valuable international exposure and experience to young
minds.

"Actuary" means a person skilled in determining the present effects of future contingent events or in
finance modelling and risk analysis in different areas of insurance, or calculating the value of life
interests and insurance risks, or designing and pricing of policies, working out the benefits,
recommending rates relating to insurance business, annuities, insurance and pension rates on the
basis of empirically based tables and includes a statistician engaged in such technology, taxation,
employees# benefits and such other risk management and investments and who is a fellow member
of the Institute; and the expression "actuarial science" shall be construed accordingly;
I should be Granted the Wavier for "Statistical Inference - STAT806" because I already possess the
requisite knowledge to complete the course:

1) I have Cleared FRM (Financial Risk Management) Level 1 (The Quantitative Analysis Part of the
Paper is most relevant); I have attached the course details too

2)I have Cleared CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level 2 (The Quantitative Methods Part of the
Paper is most relevant); I have attached the course details too

3) I have done three Engineering Maths / Statistics courses and one Econometrics course, which
courses most of the topics in the course (I have attached the original transcript too); I had a GPA of
8.7/ 10 from BITS PILANI which is one of the Top 10 Institutes in India.

4) I have work experience of ~ 2 Years (Including my Internship in JP Morgan Chase) : Where I was
involved in Financial Analysis and Statistical Modelling in R and Python (Practical knowledge aspect);
I have attached my resume

5) I am planning to study the course "Statistical Inference - STAT806" along with "CORE STATISTICS1
(CS1)" in the same semester as its required for Degree as well as to gain actuary institute exam
exemptions (I have attached an excel with the course details and Waiver required)

6) Without the waiver, I won't be able to take 4 courses which are eligible for Actuary Designation (I
will be able to choose only 2)

The Relevant Courses in my undergraduate Degree: (Have already attached transcript)

1) Mathematics I - (First Semester 2015-16) - Grade A

2) Probability and Statistics - (Second Semester 2015-16) - Grade A

3) Mathematics II - (Second Semester 2016-17) - Grade B

4) Econometric Methods - (Second Semester 2016-17) - Grade B

5) Mathematics III - (First Semester 2014-15) - Grade B

Please let me know in case I need to provide further information to support the claim

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employment centre. Also, job-search websites can be useful to find work: Student
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Talents Recruitment, Work for NSW.

Tasks
 defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems
relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation
funds, pensions and dividends
 examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance
companies, government and other organisations
 designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in
life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies,
financial markets and other areas
 formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
 applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting
the models
 using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform
computations
 liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be
surveyed or examined
 specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in
collection and analysis
 evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
 analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe
and infer particular trends and patterns
 Actuary
Analyses mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to
predict and assess the long-term risk involved in financial decisions and
planning. Registration or licensing is required.

 Mathematician
Develops and applies mathematical principles and techniques to solve
problems in all areas of the sciences, engineering, technology, social
sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Specialisations: Operations Research Analyst

 Statistician
Designs and applies statistical principles and techniques for collecting,
organising and interpreting quantifiable data, and uses statistical
methodologies to produce statistical reports and analyses for government,
commercial and other purposes.

Specialisations: Biometrician, Demographer, Epidemiologist

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