I'm Wasim Toorawa, a BSc Mathematics student at Queen Mary University of London with hands-on experience in private banking and financial services through a summer internship at Société Générale. I'm passionate about trading (crypto and financial markets), tech, and entrepreneurship — having built a profitable sneaker reselling business and a 30k+ follower TikTok channel focused on football content. I bring a strong analytical mindset, coding proficiency (Python, C++, R), and an eye for identifying opportunities in both markets and media. Looking to connect, learn, and contribute to the intersection of finance, tech, and digital growth.
Worked and gained experience in various departments, broadening my outlook on the banking industry Treasury: Analysed sales and trading of treasury products, including bonds and derivatives. Structured products to meet client needs and generate revenue. Observed the use of financial instruments for hedging against interest rate and currency fluctuations to protect the bank's financial position. Investment Management: Assisted in client communications to assess risk tolerance and develop bespoke portfolios. Evaluated client portfolio performance and analysed how the bank's house views informed client strategies, comparing them against market competitors. B2B Banking: Collaborated with private bankers and independent financial advisors to manage high-net-worth client portfolios. Participated in team meetings, gaining insights into the importance of teamwork for effective task completion. Credit: Explored lending solutions, learning about loan and deposit pricing. Gained insight in mortgage offerings and secured loans using assets such as property as collateral. EXO Desk: Monitored trade orders for stocks, bonds, and ETFs, ensuring efficient execution of transactions on behalf of clients. CSO: Analysed banker performance data to identify opportunities for upskilling. Assisted in developing campaigns to encourage client engagement with additional bank services and strategies to attract new clients.