Leo Osman

Student at the University of St Andrews in the MSc Finance and Economics programme. Recently graduated from the University of Kent with a First-Class Honours BSc in Economics with Econometrics. Also completed a transfer pricing internship at Deloitte, contributing to financial analysis and tax compliance projects.

Previous experience includes an M&A tax internship at Deloitte ME and an asset management internship at SNB Capital. Also currently managing a personal investment portfolio, with active engagement in spot and leveraged trading across equities, including stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Proficient in R, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office, with strong skills in data analytics and economic modeling.

Native speaker of English, German, and Arabic, bringing a global perspective to collaborative environments.

Transfer Pricing Intern at Deloitte (Middle East) (2025-06 – 2025-09)

• Performed research and analysis for transfer pricing projects, supporting the preparation of disclosure forms, local files, master files, and benchmarking studies.
• Drafted memoranda outlining transfer pricing positions to ensure full compliance with tax regulations.
• Analysed financial data and comparable company information to support benchmarking and arm's length pricing assessments.
• Participated in client meetings, helping communicate transfer pricing insights and regulatory obligations clearly.

M&A Tax Intern at Deloitte (Middle East) (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Conducted in-depth research and financial analysis to support M&A transactions, contributing to due diligence and deal evaluation.
• Assisted in preparing tax compliance and project deliverable analyses, helping assess the tax implications of potential M&A deals.
• Analysed transaction structures to identify key tax considerations for clients pursuing acquisitions or mergers.

Asset Management Intern at SNB Capital (2022-06 – 2022-06)

• Researched and documented procedures for establishing investment funds, developing knowledge of fund structuring and regulatory requirements for a subsidiary of a leading Middle Eastern Bank.
• Conducted research on investment strategies and asset management processes, strengthening my understanding of portfolio management and capital allocation.
• Produced a concise Q1 2022 economic outlook report analysing macroeconomic trends across three major global economies.

MSc in Finance and Economics – University of St Andrews (2026-09 – 2027-06)

BSc (Hons) in Economics with Econometrics – University of Kent (2023-09 – 2026-06)