Falak Kothari

Finance graduate with MSc Investment & Finance (Merit) and BBA Finance (Distinction)

Hounslow, Greater LondonMember since February 18, 2026

FinanceMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointWordOutlookSQLGeneral LedgerP&L AnalysisKYC/AMLClient OnboardingFinancial ReportingPortfolio Management PrinciplesFinancial Data ManagementProfit & Loss AnalysisQuantitative & Qualitative ResearchStakeholder CommunicationRegulatory ReportingCustomer ServiceTill ReconciliationAML ComplianceData ManagementP&L ReportsLedger ReconciliationDocument workflow

About

Finance graduate with an MSc in Investment & Finance (Merit) from Queen Mary University of London and a BBA in Finance (Distinction). Experienced in client onboarding, KYC/AML compliance, financial data management, and client relationship support within financial services. Proficient in Excel (advanced), R, SQL, and PowerPoint.

Seeking a graduate finance role in banking, wealth management, or investment operations where I can apply analytical and client-facing skills to drive business outcomes.

Experience

Financial Services Assistant (Intern) - Trust First Financial Advice - Vadodara, Gujarat, India

(2023-12 - 2024-05)

Supported senior financial advisors by managing end-to-end client onboarding, including KYC checks, AML documentation verification, and account setup for a portfolio of retail and HNW clients.

Maintained and updated client records in Excel, ensuring 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance for over 50 active client accounts.
Compiled client-ready reports, meeting packs, and financial summaries, improving advisor preparation time by streamlining document workflows.
Coordinated client appointments and communications, escalating complex compliance queries to senior advisors in line with FCA-equivalent local guidelines.
Assisted in preparing profit & loss reports and general ledger reconciliations to support internal financial controls.

Crew Member - Five Guys - London, UK

(2025-03)

Delivered high standards of customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, consistently achieving customer satisfaction targets.

Processed cash and card transactions accurately, maintaining till reconciliation and end-of-shift financial reporting.
Trained in Quality Control procedures, ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and operational standards.
Collaborated in a team of 10+ during peak periods, demonstrating adaptability, time management, and leadership potential.