Profile Summary
M.S. Quantitative Finance candidate with research experience in statistical analysis and data modeling, seeking opportunities in financial risk management, quantitative analysis, or trading. Combines strong technical skills with collaborative research experience and proven leadership abilities.
Education
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Fordham Gabelli School of Business
M.S. Quantitative Finance (Entering August 2025)
Awarded the Dean’s Scholarship
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Trinity College Dublin
First Class Honours, BA (Hons) in Psychology (2021–2025)
Relevant Coursework: Statistics & Methodology I–III (First Class Honours)
Skills
- Programming & Software: Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, statsmodels), Excel (Advanced)
- Quantitative Methods: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Financial Modeling, Monte Carlo Simulation, Stochastic Processes, Portfolio Optimization, Risk Metrics (VaR, CVaR)
- Research & Communication: Quantitative Research Design, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision Making, Communicating Complex Data, Collaborative Problem Solving
Work Experience
Youth Co-Researcher
Trinity Centre for Global Health | Oct 2022 – Present
- Conducted data extraction, statistical analysis, and manuscript development for peer-reviewed research.
- Co-authored publications in respected journals.
- Presented research findings and contributed to guideline development for adolescent involvement in research.
Certificates
Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
Expected June 2025
Coursework completed; final project in progress. Focus: Risk Management, Derivatives Pricing, Fixed Income, Data Science, Machine Learning.
Publications
- Warraitch, A., Wacker, C., Biju, S., Lee, M., Bruce, D., Curran, P., Khraisha, Q., & Hadfield, K. (2024). Positive impacts of adolescent involvement in health research: An umbrella review. Journal of Adolescent Health.
- Warraitch, A., Wacker, C., Bruce, D., Bourke, A., & Hadfield, K. (2024). A rapid review on adolescent involvement in health research. Health Expectations.
- Warraitch, A., Wacker, C., Buckley, E., Bourke, A., & Hadfield, K. (2024). How to address the barriers to meaningful adolescent involvement in health research: A qualitative study.. Journal of Research on Adolescence.
- Warraitch, A., Sulowska, M., Wacker, C., Lee, M., Bruce, D., Hernon, J., Khraisha, Q., & Hadfield, K. (2025). Involving adolescents in evidence syntheses: An umbrella review. Systematic Reviews.
- Warraitch, A., Lee, M., Bruce, D., Curran, P., Khraisha, Q., Wacker, C., Hernon, J., & Hadfield, K. (2024). An umbrella review of reviews on challenges to meaningful adolescent involvement in health research. Health Expectations
Leadership & Activities
- Workshop Officer, DU Dance Society (2024–2025)
- Public Relations Officer, DU International Student Society (2022–2024)
- Competitive Dancer, Trinity Intervarsity Dance Team (2023–2025)