Luca Ilacqua

I shadowed Hedge Fund Traders of different asset classes and assisted with market and securities analyses, for both UK and international clients. I supported the development of investment strategies using Bloomberg and produced extensive Excel reports. I analysed P&L and balance sheets for private equity portfolios and drafted evaluations to present to prospective clients, using back office server data extracts. I also undertook Bloomberg training and seminars on behalf of the fund.

During this University placement with a social networking site, I contributed and created strategic plans and monitored the progress of multiple projects on different platforms. I also presented tests for innovative product features and implemented time-saving solutions.

I ran credit and fraud checks on users of this Forex and Derivatives Investment platform across London and Geneva. I evaluated and analysed financial portfolios to reduce risk exposition to both company and customers and weighed the risk of derivative hedges with the use of options, forwards and swaps.