HARRIET SMITHCastlemains, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4PL

Email: smithharriet@outlook.com Mobile: 077142 48028EDUCATIONCFA Investment Management Certificate (April-present).LLM in International Banking Law and Finance: University of Edinburgh (September 2014- November 2015).Taught courses include Practice of International Banking and the Law, Practice of Corporate Finance and the Law and Regulation of International Finance. Modules in banking regulation, risks and compliance, syndicated loan agreements, global financial markets, derivatives, economic theories, money laundering and recent reforms. Given numerous team and individual presentations throughout my courses such as the risks and regulation of derivative markets. Dissertation: Critically Analyse the Importance of the Market for Corporate Control. LLB in Bachelor of Laws (2.1): University of Aberdeen (September 2010- July 2014).Honours courses in: Corporate Finance Law, Multinational Companies and the Law, Contract law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Copyright and Allied rights and Delict. Dissertation: The Liability of Non-Executive Directors for the Failure to Supervise

2015 Edinburgh University Trading and Investment ClubBought and sold shares for the EUTIC portfolio, specialising in the Industrial Sector. Developed skills in valuing companies and identifying risks.

Relevant Employment & Experience:2015 Kames Capital, Edinburgh, Business Delivery Analyst, October-present (15 month contract).Departments Experienced:Fund Operations, Trade Operations.

Cover overdrafts in funds using FX process. Complete daily Fair Value Pricing procedure. Aid Treasury in putting money out on deposit with cash counterparties. Ensure Kames meets its regulatory requirements in relation to CASS. Produce daily Client Reconciliation Report. Establish and maintain working relationships and regular communication with Deposit Counterparties,

Depositary, Trustee and other key suppliers in relation to the administration of Money Market activity.

Produce accurate and timely information for management and other parties. Participate in provision of data to auditors as part of year end processes.

Specifically learnt:Practical knowledge of regulations and compliance.How to effectively communicate with various appointed agents. Knowledge of Class Actions.Developed an understanding of Cash Management/Treasury processes within an Investment Business.Understand the concept and practical issues of outsourced Investment Administration.

2015 FNZ, Edinburgh, Investment Operations Officer, June-September (3 month contract). Investment platform technology provider.

Departments Experienced:

Corporate Actions, Static Data, Distributions.

Liaise with clients such as JP Morgan, Standard Life and AXA Wealth. Coordinate with Custodians and External Fund Managers. Coordinate with various teams within FNZ. Used to working under strict deadlines within the Corporate Actions team. Produced high quality administrative support.

Specifically learnt:

Manipulating data on excel.Producing accurate management information.

2014 Elborne-Mitchell LLP, London (1 month). A leading provider of specialist legal services to the insurance market. Commercial clients include national and international lending institutions. Active in insurance, reinsurance shipping, banking and commercial matters.

Department experienced:Corporate, Shipping, Insurance.

Co-wrote employment contracts with a partner of the firm. Actively involved with clients in a case of arbitration in reinsurance. Attended money laundering meetings. Researched and produced a written presentation on the legal implications of 3D printing.

Specifically learnt:Formatting underwriters’ legal contracts (identified causes for clarity).Strengthened my business acumen and my growing market awareness. Precision and accuracy in proof reading contracts.Practical implications of money laundering on small firms. The day to day running of the firm's insurance group.

2015 The diagnostic society, Edinburgh University Black tie debating society.Among one of the oldest societies in the world.Strengthened my skills in public speaking.

2012-14 Polo Club de Saint Cannat, France Each summer I independently worked at the polo club. The oldest polo club in Provence.

Department experienced:Stable yard, coaching clients, head groom.

Specifically learnt:Developed organisation and time management skills. Ability to effectively communicate with clients in an appropriate manner.How to deal with pressure of a large responsibility regarding valuable assets, gaining confidence in individual decision making.

Loretto School, Musselburgh, East Lothian (2000-2010).A levels (2010): Biology (B), Chemistry (B), History (B), English literature (B).GCSEs(2008) Chemistry (A*), History (A), English language (A), Physics(A), Maths(A), Religious Studies (A), Biology (A), English Literature (B), French (B).School Prefect, Colour Captain, head of the Headmaster’s Society and Chapel Clerk. Played lacrosse for Scotland and competed in national lacrosse tournament. Tennis 1st VI- 2010 (Captain), Lacrosse 1st VI - 2008, 2009, 2010 (Captain), Hockey 1st XI- 2009, Gold Duke of Edinburgh- 2010, Equestrian team – 2008, Combined Cadet Force – 2007.

Personal InterestsMember of Kames Capital running and touch rugby team. Captain of University polo club, organised lessons and transport each week, decided teams and organised socials. Treasurer of University polo club, decided on the membership fee and how to spend the club money. Competed in University national polo tournaments. Member of University tennis and lacrosse team.