Nokuphiwa Mathenjwa

I am an Actuarial Science (Honours) graduate currently completing my MSc in Finance and Investment Management, looking to start my career as a Junior Data Analyst with Hire Resolve in Pretoria. I have a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making, combined with practical internship experience in collecting, organizing, and cleaning large datasets. I am highly comfortable using Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Python to identify trends and assist in building analytical models.

As someone who genuinely enjoys working with data, I am excited to bring my attention to detail and reporting skills to a collaborative, dynamic team environment.

Investment Analyst - Insika Foundation - Midrand, South Africa (Remote)

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

• Data Organization & Quality Control: Gathered, organized, and scrubbed complex financial and operational datasets using SQL, checking for reasonability and integrity before feeding data into internal evaluation models.
• Risk & Benchmark Modelling: Run sensitivity analyses and develop dynamic models in Excel to evaluate risk exposures and assess project outcomes. Back-tested risk-adjusted return models to forecast performance, predicting a 3% to 5% boost in portfolio efficiency.
• Market Intelligence & Research: Monitored, synthesized, and maintained databases on macro-economic indicators, regulatory landscapes, and global financial trends to keep senior partners updated on emerging risks.
• Reporting & Presentation: Built standardized data visualization decks and reports utilizing Advanced Excel and Power BI to communicate risk outcomes to executive stakeholders.

Master of Science - Finance and Investment Management - University of Liverpool (2025-10)

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science (Hons) - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2020-09 - 2025-07)

Short Course - Data Analysis - University of Cape Town (2020-07 - 2020-10)