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Amelia Childs

Summary

I am a motivated and curious individual with hands-on experience in consulting, financial planning, and trading, developing strong analytical skills and commercial awareness. I have successfully managed multi-stakeholder projects, including coordinating global initiatives across 72 markets and delivering insights for high-value clients. Passionate about financial markets and investment solutions, I am eager to design innovative products and support client outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Consultant Intern

IBM
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed forecasting, pricing, and financial tracking across a multi-million-pound BP portfolio, contributing to RFPs that drove strategic client decisions.
  • Delivered a £60 million bid for Phoenix Group, British Airways Crew Meal Order App proposal, Castrol.com deal, and a Pearson Proof of Concept.
  • Conducted 30 user interviews across BP's Commodity Risk, Front Office, and Operations teams, translating insights into recommendations for digital and UX improvements.
  • Coordinated communications across 72 international markets for Castrol's global font update.
  • Produced financial reports and performance analytics for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 account.
  • Hosted senior executives and clients at internal events.

Financial Planner & Yacht Underwriter Intern

MS Amlin
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assessed and priced investment, legal, and compliance risk in an underwriting environment.

Advisor

IHL Glasgow
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported clients with ongoing policy advice and product upgrades in a regulated financial services team.

Trading Shadow

Credit Suisse
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Shadowed FX and equity traders; supported market commentary and simulated trade decision-making.

Director of Business Affairs

ICAEW BASE
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led investment decisions and strategic development for the BASE national competition.

Education

A-levels - Physical Education, Geography, Economics

Walthamstow Hall School

BSc (Hons) - International Development with Economics

University of Bath
07.2026

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Commercial Awareness and Strategic Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Financial Modelling and Reporting
  • Resilience
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Trustworthy

Achievements

  • Co-Founder, IBM Women's Sheroes Community, 2025
  • British Swimming Olympic Trials Qualifier, 2022
  • National Competitive Swimmer, 2017-2023
  • Diversity & Inclusion Prefect; Sports Scholarship, 2015-2022
  • Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, 2022
  • Certified IBM Agile Explorer & Design Thinking Practitioner, 2024

Timeline

Business Consultant Intern

IBM
07.2024 - 07.2025

Financial Planner & Yacht Underwriter Intern

MS Amlin
08.2023 - 08.2023

Advisor

IHL Glasgow
09.2022 - 08.2023

Trading Shadow

Credit Suisse
12.2021 - 12.2021

Director of Business Affairs

ICAEW BASE
11.2020 - 03.2021

A-levels - Physical Education, Geography, Economics

Walthamstow Hall School

BSc (Hons) - International Development with Economics

University of Bath

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