Financial Modelling, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Communication

TAPIWA DIVINE SANDE

Washington DC (202-****-*** *******@********.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapiwasande EDUCATION

American University, Kogod School of Business Washington, DC Master of Science in Finance (STEM) June 2026

Specialization: Financial Analytics

GPA: 3.0

Relevant course: Financial Modeling, Investment & Portfolio Analysis, Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, Advanced Quantitative Methods and Machine Learning in Finance, Advanced Financial Management University of Zimbabwe Harare, Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Business Studies Honours June 2023

Specialization: Finance; Minor: Banking

GPA: 3.61

Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Banking Operations WORK EXPERIENCE

Kogod School of Business, American University Washington DC, USA Teaching Assistant – Financial Services and IT Lab January 2025 – Present

• Assist students in using financial software such as Bloomberg Terminal, Risk, and Thomson Reuters

• Provide technical troubleshooting support for computers and software-related issues.

• Manage the borrowing system for laptops and related gadgets, maintaining accurate records.

• Support professors with classroom technology, including projector setup and Zoom recordings.

• Maintain and ensure the functionality of computer printers and other lab equipment, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Central African Building Society (CABS) Harare, Zimbabwe Back Office Clerk & Data Administrator November 2021 - September 2022

• Enhanced financial data accuracy by implementing quality control measures, reducing errors by 40%.

• Verified customer identification and ensured compliance with AML and KYC regulations, minimizing risk and maintaining regulatory standards.

• Processed over 20,000 customer applications, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records.

• Collaborated with IT teams to optimize the core banking database, increasing data processing efficiency by 20%.

• Produced financial reports using Excel and data analysis tools, providing key performance insights.

• Supported research, analysis initiatives to improve financial products and customer experience. PROJECTS

Fishbowl Challenge Finalist Harare, Zimbabwe

Participant; Project Finance Analyst March 2021 - June 2022

• Led a team across five countries to develop a Bionet System that generates sustainable energy.

• Managed the project's financial budget, ensuring development costs stayed within allocated funds.

• Presented financial feasibility and profitability analysis to judges and investors. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Financial Tools: Financial Modeling, Excel (Pivot tables, macros, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Optimization, Valuation Techniques

• Financial Software: Bloomberg Terminal, @Risk

• Programming: Python (Basic)

• Data Management & Analytics: Financial Data Management, Quantitative Analysis, Data Reporting, Portfolio Management

SOFT SKILLS

• Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Communication & Collaboration, Time Management,

• Languages: Fluent in English and Shona

CERTIFICATIONS

• Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) – Bloomberg

• Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) – Corporate Finance Institute

• CFA Investment Foundations Program – CFA Institute INTERESTS

Entrepreneurship, Volunteering, Financial Markets, Traveling, Sustainable Investing, Real Estate Investment

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