Statement of Purpose

MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Placement Year from University of Hertfordshire is an
ideal fit for my ambitions because of the overall academic and career experience, emphasis on
corporate finance, and the industry-oriented environment. Exposure to the financial services
industry in the UK will provide me a great opportunity to apply my acquired knowledge of finance
and Investment Banking. I plan to capitalize on these strengths as they relate to my interests.

My passion of Accounting and finance led me to choose Commerce as my undergraduate major.

After completing my graduation, I commenced my career in Retail Banking for Royal Bank of
Scotland Business Services PVT. Ltd. Further, when an opportunity opened to turn my career into the
field of Investment Banking I switched to Australia and NewZealand Banking services Ltd and still
continuing with the organisation. I have always enjoyed and been strong in areas that require
problem solving, analytical skills. I am anxious to combine the knowledge of, and aptitude for, these
skills with my interest in finance and Investment Banking. Finance had always fascinated me right
from my undergraduate studies. Though I had to deviate during my Master's in Business
Administration with a major in Human Resources I was not interested in developing a career in that
field. Accounting, Finance and Banking during my undergraduate course and further the career in
Banking, aroused in me a keen appreciation of the discipline of finance field. Motivated to learn
more, I took short courses in various types of Financial products internally.

Although, I have not got much options to undergo any external exams related to Finance, I have
always shown my interest in learning the wide range of Financial instrument and have taken internal
training and assessment in Foreign Exchange, Money Market, Fixed Income and Derivatives within
my workspace. I enjoy keeping up with current affairs and business news. I actively participate in
recreational activities including debate and cultural events as well.

To achieve my career growth, I need to learn much more about current developments and
techniques in finance, financial markets and financial applications and acquire more hands-
on experience of financial analysis and investment banking. A Master’s Degree in Finance
and Investment Banking from University of Hertfordshire, UK will provide me with
theoretical understanding, an in-depth idea of practical approaches in aiding managerial
decision-making and research skills to enable me to develop an expertise in the core areas
of finance and investment banking and associated subjects in the fields. I would like to
probe specific problem areas such as the application of quantitative analysis to understand
various issues in global finance and improving decision-making and effect of increase in
global communications on international finance decisions. My interests are Capital and
Derivative markets, Corporate Finance, International Capital Budgeting, investment analysis,
financial reporting and Foreign Exchange Markets.
I want to build my existing skills with a degree in MSc in Finance and Investment Banking
with Placement Year from University of Hertfordshire, UK during the September 2021
intake. My initial goal immediately after the course is to obtain a rigorous, demanding and
rewarding position in this profession. I hope to gain practical corporate experience in areas
such as capital management mergers and acquisitions, risk management, pricing and sales
strategies for stability and maximum returns on capital. To this end, I would also like to gain
knowledge in the fields of investment analysis, financial planning, strategic finance,
international finance and global financial markets during my postgraduate studies in the UK.

Thank You
Neena Nair