Vaishnavi Murugavel
Haymarket,NSW
Summary
Recently graduated with degrees in Actuarial Studies and IT(Data Science) looking to develop a career in the finance space as an Actuary/Equity Research Analyst. Highly skilled analytical professional utilizing excellent research, communication, and problem-solving skills. Currently working towards professional accreditation as an Actuary with the Actuaries Institute of Australia.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equity Research Intern
Tyndall Asset Management
01.2023 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive analysis and in-depth research on Insurance and Diversified Financial companies within the ASX300, utilizing various financial models and analytical tools
- Actively participating in meetings with CEOs and CFOs of targeted companies, fostering valuable relationships and gaining profound insights into sector dynamics
- Providing preliminary stock recommendations based on sector analysis and financial models
- Developed communication skills that are necessary for effective discussions with company management and brokers.
- Conduct meetings with brokers (JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Barrenjoey, Macquarie Group, Jarden etc.) to discuss their equity research and how it may help the team's valuation numbers.
- Strengthened the team's investment thesis by conducting rigorous sensitivity analyses, allowing for better risk assessment and portfolio management.
- Refurbishing order management systems to access daily stock prices and portfolio holdings
- Creating tools for portfolio managers to better manage their risks
- Improved the accuracy of valuation analyses through rigorous peer comparisons and benchmarking.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to the implementation of innovative solutions that positively impacted workflow efficiency.
Actuarial Intern
Assetinsure Pty
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Creating foundation models for car insurance business
- Enhanced actuarial model accuracy by conducting thorough data analysis and validation.
- Using Microsoft Excel, R and MySQL to conduct Big Data analysis
- Develop predictive models and compute distribution of claims and premiums using 10 years worth of data
- Underwent training to learn SAS
- Used graphical and quantitative analysis to analyze effectiveness of pricing models.
- Conduct in-depth loss ratio studies.
- Analyzed claims data to identify patterns and trends, informing future risk assessments and pricing models.
- Enhanced actuarial model accuracy by conducting thorough data analysis and validation.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Tutor HSC Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English
- Provide a comfortable and engaging learning experience
- Push the students to their limits so they can achieve their goals.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Education
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Data Science) -
Macquarie University
06.2024
High School Diploma -
Girraween High School
12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Visual Basic Application
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- RStudio
- SAS
- SSPS
- MongoDB Query Language
Achievements
2023 – Awarded the Macquarie Business School Highest Achiever in unit award for MGMT1002 - Principles of Management
2023 – Professional and Community Engagement program (PACE) Computing Industry Project with EY for Transport for NSW
2022 – Secretary of the Actuarial Students’ Society of Macquarie University (ASSOC)
2022 – Student Executive of an Affiliated Student Organisation
2021 – MLC Case Study Competition Project Manager
2021 – Committee member of the Actuarial Students’ Society of Macquarie University (ASSOC)
2020 – Winner of KPMG Critical Thinking Competition
Timeline
Equity Research Intern
Tyndall Asset Management
01.2023 - Current
Actuarial Intern
Assetinsure Pty
03.2022 - 12.2022
Private Tutor
Self Employed
11.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Data Science) -
Macquarie University
High School Diploma -
Girraween High School
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