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Nicholas Leiba

Port Of Spain

Summary

An ambitious finance student with strong analytical skills and leadership experience. I Competed in the CFA Research Challenge, winning Best Presenter in the Sub-Atlantic regional round, while conducting in-depth financial analysis on Shopify. Through this experience, I developed skills in financial modeling, valuation, and Microsoft Excel. Passionate about investment research, economic development, and continuous learning. Always eager to expand my knowledge and take on new challenges.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

CFA Research Challenge Participant

Pernel Roberts
09.2024 - Current
  • Best Presenter Award Winner in the Sub-Atlantic Regional round of the CFA Research Challenge
  • Conducted in-depth equity research on Shopify (SHOP), including financial modeling, valuation, and risk analysis
  • Used forecasting techniques such as historical trend extrapolation to refine revenue and expense projections

Vice President of Finance and Investment Society

Pernel Roberts - UWI St. Augustine
07.2024 - Current
  • Helped found and manage a weekly finance newsletter, providing insights on financial markets, industry trends, and investment opportunities, hosted on a dedicated website
  • Organized and managed events, including a Finance Career Seminar and Youth Economic Forum, connecting students with industry professionals

Vice President of UWI Philosophy Club

Dr. Arjoon - UWI St. Augustine
07.2024 - Current
  • Support club development of over 100 members, organizing events and a community around philosophy and critical thinking
  • Lead and moderate weekly seminars on philosophical topics like Nietzsche vs
  • Kierkegaard, ethics, and epistemology

Education

Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance, Economics

University of The West Indies
St. Augustine
05.2025

Skills

  • Collaborative approach
  • Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint (Proficient)
  • Financial Analysis and Valuation
  • Equity research
  • Public Speaking and Presentations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CFA Research Challenge Participant

Pernel Roberts
09.2024 - Current

Vice President of Finance and Investment Society

Pernel Roberts - UWI St. Augustine
07.2024 - Current

Vice President of UWI Philosophy Club

Dr. Arjoon - UWI St. Augustine
07.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance, Economics

University of The West Indies
Nicholas Leiba