Beniamino Bechis

→ Worked for 12 weeks preparing a detailed investment report on an Energy-focused ETF and pitched an investment proposal to the EUTIC Investment Fund (£100,000+ AUM, one of Europe's largest student-run investment funds).

→ Prepared a detailed investment report and pitched an investment proposal to the EUTIC Investment Fund.

→ Created a database on Excel tracking insider transactions that correlated with change in stock price. → Evaluated cash flow sustainability for 20 distressed assets, creating an Excel database incorporating scenario analysis and predicting the remaining days of available cash to inform divestment decisions. → Used Bloomberg Terminal to directly supported 4 Senior Portfolio Managers on daily operations by analysing portfolio updates and improving sector exposure. → Researched and evaluated potential investments by independently selecting target companies and delivering comprehensive equity research reports. → Corresponded with industry experts and management teams to evaluate key financial drivers and validate investment theses.

→ Built an Excel CAPEX-tracking dashboard that compared planned vs. actual spend; early variance flags helped avoid ZAR ~100k in unbudgeted charges. → Ran stand-ups with a cross-functional team of 8 engineers + 3 client execs; maintained a 95% on-time action-item closure and documented decisions for full auditability. → Assessed and resolved operational inefficiencies, optimizing workflows to improve project execution.

→ Balanced tills and closed daily sales for transactions for 18 consecutive months. → Built a tip-pooling spreadsheet that automated weekly payouts and saved supervisors 2 hrs/wk.