Sahand Lali
15 Summerfields Avenue, London, N12 0TD
07904377136 | sahandlali2000@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bayes Business School, City University of London (London, September 2019- July 2022)
Investment and Financial Risk Management (Bsc Hons)
• Relevant modules: Company Valuation, Advanced Financial Accounting, Asset Management.
• Grade: 1st Class Honours
• Honours: Dean’s List (top 10% of cohort)
Python for Financial Computing
• Completed and learnt Python mainly focusing on Data Analysis where modules such as
MatPlotLIB, NumPy and Pandas were used to complete a Capstone project on biodiversity using
A/B tests.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Woozle Research (London, December 2022 – Present)
Equity Research Analyst
• Developed and regularly updated bottoms-up valuation models in Excel (DCF, Comparables), by
incorporating data from financial statements as well as alternative data captured through primary
research and channel checks, and identifying asymmetric investment opportunities.
• Discussing and pitching recommendations in the Fintech/IT Services sector to institutional clients
during monthly meetings.
• Built a network of 50+ industry experts, ranging from CTO’s to channel partners, in order to gain
unique insights and stay on top of emerging trends in the Fintech/IT Services sectors.
• Contributed to the growth of the equity research team by actively participating in the hiring and
training of new team members.
UCEA Capital Partners (London, July 2022 – December 2022)
Corporate Finance Intern (Family Office)
• Actively participating in the execution of transactions focused on Healthcare and Energy.
• Assisting the Head of Corporate Finance in preparing and updating materials with sector research
and analysis.
• Performing independent research and analyses of target companies by creating financial models
including DCF’s/Comparables.
Fordhams and Co (London, June 2018 – July 2018)
Accounting Intern
• Shadowed a chartered accountant in observing how to employ auditing techniques such as
examining company accounts, undertaking reviews of wages and ensuring taxes are paid properly
and on time.
• Responsible for various areas including invoicing, expenses and reconciliations.
INTERESTS / EXTRA--‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• IT skills: Python, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Eviews, Bloomberg,
• Languages: English (Native) & Persian (Native)
• Personal Accomplishment: Completed my first hike up the German Alps in 2014
• Extracurricular activities Being a member of the Iranian society has helped further familiarise myself with my Iranian
heritage through the celebration of cultural events such as Nowruz. Furthermore, having trained Muay Thai
kickboxing for over 3 years, I enjoy the demanding nature of the sport. It is a highly thought-provoking sport which
has helped with problem-solving skills.
• Favourite Books: Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett, Financial Statements Analysis, The Intelligent Quality
Investor.