Jiwon Kim

PhD Finance candidate at the University of Edinburgh with over six years of practical finance and business operations experience in South Korea, including payroll, tax administration, financial record keeping, cash flow monitoring and SME management. Currently teaching finance-related modules while conducting research in sustainable finance, energy policy, corporate finance and risk management. Combines hands-on finance administration experience with strong quantitative, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Teaching Assistant - University of Edinburgh - Scotland, United Kingdom

(2023-09)

• Teach and support undergraduate and postgraduate students across finance and business modules, including Introduction to Financial Markets, Introduction to Corporate Finance, Applications of Finance and The Business of Edinburgh.
• Explain finance concepts, market analysis and corporate finance topics clearly to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Support academic administration, student engagement and communication with module teams in a professional university environment.

Research Assistant - University of Edinburgh - Scotland, United Kingdom

(2023-01 - 2024-05)

• Conducted quantitative research support, including data collection, analysis and presentation of findings to supervisors.
• Evaluated information from multiple sources, including conflicting datasets, to support reliable research outputs.
• Strengthened report writing, organisation and communication skills through academic research collaboration.

Founder & Store Manager - Daepo Supermarket - Gangwon, South Korea

(2019-01 - 2021-08)

• Founded and managed an independent supermarket of approximately 330 square metres, overseeing daily operations, finance, inventory, procurement and staff management.
• Managed budgeting, cash flow, sales revenue and operating expenses to support sustainable business operations.
• Maintained financial records and prepared documentation for tax and accounting purposes in coordination with external accountants.
• Managed supplier relationships, purchasing, stock control and inventory replenishment for food and household goods.
• Monitored business performance, costs and profitability through regular review of sales and expense information.

Finance Assistant - Mideum Distribution Centre - Gangwon, South Korea

(2013-01 - 2019-01)

• Supported finance administration within a distribution and warehousing business, maintaining accurate records for payroll, tax and routine accounting activities.
• Processed payroll-related information for approximately 20 employees and supported timely salary administration.
• Prepared and organised tax-related documentation and financial records for review by external accountants.
• Assisted with invoice, payment and expense documentation as part of day-to-day finance operations.
• Supported bank transactions, payment tracking and reconciliation of finance records where required.
• Maintained confidential employee, payroll and finance documents with attention to accuracy and compliance.

Research Intern - Gangneung-Wonju National University - Gangwon, South Korea

(2021-03 - 2021-08)

• Supported literature review, data collection and data analysis for academic research projects.
• Completed an independent paper, presented it at a conference and achieved publication.
• Developed research, quantitative analysis and academic report writing skills.

PhD - Finance - University of Edinburgh (2023-01)

MSc - Climate Change Finance & Investment (Carbon Finance) - University of Edinburgh (2021-09 - 2022-08)

MSc - Finance and Management - University of St Andrews (2019-09 - 2020-08)

Master in Business Administration - Business Administration - Gangneung-Wonju National University (2017-03 - 2019-02)

Bachelor - Management - Gangneung-Wonju National University (2015-03 - 2017-02)

Undergraduate (transferred) - Chemistry Studies - Keimyung University (2011-03 - 2013-02)