Piya Ragoowansi

A hardworking, conscientious and passionate graduate with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning. I wish to utilise my organisational skills, adaptability and motivation to contribute positively to a professional environment and support the achievement of company objectives. Having lived and studied in Jersey, Dubai and the UK, I have developed a broad international outlook and an appreciation of different languages, cultures and perspectives.

Insight Programme Participant - NatWest - United Kingdom

(2026-08 - 2026-08)

Completed a week-long insight programme, gaining exposure to Real Estate, Credit Risk, Trading, Investment Banking, Markets, Cyber Security and Financial Crime.

• Collaborated in a team throughout the week on a commercial lending case study
• Engaged with senior leaders, including CFO Katie Murray, gaining insight into leadership, career progression and professional development within the banking industry
• Visited Coutts and Drummonds, learning about their history, and spoke to senior leaders and private bankers to learn about different aspects of banking

Work Experience - International Team - Arbuthnot Latham Private Bank - United Kingdom

(2026-07 - 2026-07)

Work experience on the International Team alongside their Senior Banking Executive, gaining an insight into the delivery of private banking services to international clients.

• Developed an understanding of Risk and Process, Private Client Service and Commercial Strategy within a specialist private bank
• Observed how different teams collaborate to support client relationships and the bank's wider commercial objectives

Tour guide and host - Sea Saffron - Valencia, Spain

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Led guests on historical tours of the Valencian Old Town centre
• Managed bookings, hosting and customer service
• Consistently received five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Viator, Get Your Guide and Airbnb
• Regularly spoke Spanish with the clients, our chefs, and the locals
• Adapted the tour route in response to weather conditions to ensure the clients enjoyment and experience

Quality Assurance team member - Veeve

(2022-08 - 2024-08)

• Delivered a high standard of customer service by welcoming guests and managing key collection and property handovers
• Responded to queries efficiently to ensure a positive customer experience

Retail worker - 360 Talent Agency

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

Worked at many high-end luxury retail brands, including Harrods, Sandro and Replay.

• Delivered exceptional customer service
• Assisted customers with queries in a professional and polite manner
• Maintained high standards of store presentation and organisation

Volunteer - Royal Free Charity Trust - United Kingdom

(2020-08 - 2020-08)

Volunteered as a vaccine marshall at the Royal Free Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Guided patients and provided them with relevant information
• Helped produce PPE gowns for NHS staff
• Developed strong communication, teamwork and time management skills

Intern - Millimetre Perfect

(2019-07 - 2019-08)

• Supported the administration team with routine correspondence and mail
• Scanned and uploaded confidential patient documents into their medical records
• Provided front-desk support by welcoming patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment

First Class Honours - Modern Languages and Cultures with a year abroad - Durham University (2022-10 - 2026-07)

Sorbonne University (2024-09 - 2025-06)

Sea Saffron (2025-06 - 2025-09)

Cheltenham Ladies College (2017-09 - 2022-07)

Cambridge Pre-University Qualifications - Spanish D2 (A*), French D3 (A) - Cheltenham Ladies College (2022-07)

A Level - Biology B - Cheltenham Ladies College (2022-07)

GCSEs - 8x9, 1x8, 1x7 - Cheltenham Ladies College (2022-07)

Repton School (2008-09 - 2017-07)