Frederick Graham is seeking a role with strong training and progression opportunities, preferably in sales, financial services, or consulting. He has a first class bachelor's degree in economics and a merit postgraduate diploma in applied economics from UK universities. Graham also has a C1 German language proficiency certification and experience interning at an financial advisory firm. He is based in Newcastle upon Tyne but willing to relocate within the UK or internationally.

1. Frederick Graham
fgraham6788@yahoo.co.uk | Mobile: 0751 638 1343
Quick Profile
 Economics graduate (1st
class BSc and 2:1 PGdip),
hold a CEFR C1 level German qualification (“Proficient User;
Advanced”), previous experience in Independent Financial Advisor firm.
 Seeking employment in a role with strong training,
progression opportunities and competition. Consulting
and performance-orientated roles in sales-based and financial
industries are especially of interest.
 Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, can relocate on short notice
anywhere within the UK or internationally. Hold a UK passport
and eligible/ applying for a German passport also.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
The University of Nottingham October 2014 – August 2016
Postgraduate Diploma Applied Economics Nottingham, UK
 Awarded Merit (2:1) Degree
The University of Buckingham September 2011– June 2014
BSc Economics (Hons) Buckingham, UK
 Awarded First Class (1:1) degree with honours.
 Awarded First Class (85%) for a voluntary 12,000 words Dissertation, "An evaluation of the monetary policy
practices of the Federal Reserve System and of the Bank of Canada (1996-2013).” weighted 15/ 270 degree
credits.
Carl Duisburg Institute of language instruction February 2014 – April 2014
TELC C1 German language qualification Cologne, Germany
 Passed the C1 TELC exam, proving comprehension of the German language at the second highest level or
“Proficient User; Advanced” under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
 Enrolment on the C1 level “Intensive Course plus” for two months prior to refresh language skills.
Whitley Bay High School September 2007 – June 2011
A-Level and GCSE Qualifications Whitley Bay, UK
 A-Levels: Economics, Mathematics, History, German. September 2009 – June 2011
AS- Levels: General Studies.
 GCSEs: 11 GCSE’s, standard subjects and French optional September 2007 – June 2009

2. EXPERIENCE
Chase de Vere Financial Advisors (Two Month summer internship) July 2014 – August 2014
Seaton Burn, UK
 Attained a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s contract to advise clients on the TRW Automotive
Group Pension Increase Exchange offer through personal study, teaching seminars and shadowing advisors.
 Worked flexibly in support of the TRW contract, most notably managing data and producing weekly
productivity statistics, completing light research tasks to provide additional background to the advisors and
working flexibly with the admin department to ease bottlenecks.
 Shadowed and worked in support of Independent Financial Advisors with regards to wealth management
clients, most notably managing client databases and maintaining/ updating funds/ shares portfolios of clients,
as well as various admin tasks.
Mega PC’s Ltd (Computer builds, IT services) (1 Month) August, 2010
South Shields, UK
 Made use of and built upon previous skills in computer hardware, especially in terms of diagnostic services
and the maintenance of larger and more complex systems for commercial purposes.
 Transacted with customers as a retailer of electronic goods.
SKILLS
 Computer Skills – Good working knowledge of the Eviews 8 and Stata 13 packages as well as a range of office
productivity suites, including Microsoft Office.
 Languages – English (Native), German (Fluent, Qualified CEFR C1).
 Electronic engineering – PC building, repair and maintenance with skills in the use of all relevant diagnostic
hardware.
 Culinary – I am a keen and skilled amateur cook and have taken online culinary lecture courses to learn
underlying skills in French cuisine and expand my knowledge into different branches of world cuisine including
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2015- Currently University of Nottingham Emerging Markets Society
2015- Currently University of Nottingham French and German Society
2012 – 2013 University of Buckingham Economics Society.
2012 - 2013 Buckingham Bright Futures – Member.
2012 (10 months) The University of Buckingham Entertainment and Marketing Committee- Executive.
2011 - 2013 Membership of the Economist club discussing articles from the Economist.
Travel – I enjoying travelling and have extensively explored the European continent (15 countries) by rail as well
as travel in Russia.
Sports – Hiking; I recently completed the Camino de Santiago, a 775km hike through northern Spain. Also a
member of jogging clubs in the past.
Online lectures – I’ve completed several dozen online lecture courses by The Teaching Company, especially in
world history, architecture, photography and cultural understanding.
REFERENCES ON REQUEST