Katharina Leighton
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Katharina Leighton

Portfolio ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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Katharina Leighton
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Katharina Leighton

Portfolio ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a versatile individual who has integrity, compassion and dedication. I have worked in various jobs around the world which have provided an insight into multiple methods of business, as well as how customers think. I enjoy new environments and am quick to adapt. I am a good analyst of problems and I find creative solutions that aim to benefit all.
Work history
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    Portfolio ManagerInvestUK Ltd
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    The role involved managing a portfolio of over 200 companies, combined with sourcing, analysing and interviewing new companies to ensure they are viable options for foreign investors looking to apply for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa. It required interacting with client companies management who are seeking capital and preparing company information packs for presentation to investors. Along with running due diligence on the companies, the role involved ensuring the portfolio had a diverse selection of companies to match the variety of clients backgrounds and experience.
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    InternBunnies By the Bay
     - Anacortes, WA 98221, USAInternship
    The roled involved working within this international retail company. The internship focused on each aspect of a retail business from experience in a retail store, warehouse logistics, graphic design and customer relations.
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Skills
  • Organisation
  • Research
  • Analaysis
  • Concept Building
  • Painting
  • Analytical Minded
  • Communication
  • Ideas Development
Education
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    FinanceUniversity of Cape Town
     - Cape Town, South Africa
    The degree covered a broad range of topics, including fixed income securities, derivatives, financial risk management, equity valuation, portfolio theory and investment ethics. The final year introduced a focus on bridging the gap between finance theory and finance practice through the use of case studies and practical analysis. The final year required a thesis research project that aimed to strengthen skills in research and data analysis while amalgamating all theoretical foundations into a practical approach. My project examined whether there was a relationship between Johannesburg Stock Exchange returns and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance within a South African context.