Arhaan Anand

Aspiring Undergraduate in Management with a Passion for Financial Markets

I am a prospective undergraduate student with a passion for management and a strong interest in financial markets and quantitative finance. Having lived in Bahrain, I have gained diverse experiences through academic and extracurricular activities, which have shaped my interests in investment banking and global economics. I am co-founder of the St Christopher’s Investment Club, and I maintain an independent investment portfolio.

Education

Cambridge International A-Levels

Expected Graduation: 2027

St Christopher’s School, Bahrain

Pursuing A-Level Mathematics with expected A* and AS-Level Geography with a score of 185/200. Further Mathematics studies ongoing. Academic interests include quantitative finance, financial markets, mathematics, and global economics.

📍 Bahrain

Internships & Programs

Summer Intern

2025

J. Safra Sarasin

Gained insight into financial services in the environment of an international Swiss private bank, strengthening interest in investment banking.

Investment Banking

2024 & 2025

UCL Summer Courses

Attended courses in investment banking to gain practical insights and knowledge.

Business & Entrepreneurship; Finance & Economics

2022 & 2023

Oxford Summer Courses

Participated in programs focused on business, entrepreneurship, finance, and economics.

Money, Financial Institutions & Markets

2026

Harvard DCE Summer Program

Completed a program exploring the intricacies of money, financial institutions, and markets.

Research & Publications

2026

Financial Market Volatility

Examined how investors and firms act and respond to changing financial market conditions. Currently refining the work for publication with a management focus.

Projects

Independent Investment Portfolio

Maintain and monitor an independent investment portfolio to develop practical understanding of markets, risk, and investment decision-making.

Tutor Tree

Developing a tutoring-focused website and education initiative designed to connect students with tutoring support. Experience in entrepreneurship and digital platforms.

Athletics

U19 School Volleyball Team

Winners in 2024/25, Runners-Up in 2025/26. Team captain in 2024.

U19 BSME Games

Runners-Up in 2024/25 and 2025/26. Team captain in 2024.

St Christopher’s Swimming Squad

Member from 2016 to 2024.

Certifications

LSE Math Essentials Course

Completed in 2025.

Foundations of Finance, University of Cambridge

Completed in 2025.

A-Level Mathematics Certificate, Imperial College London

Algebraic Methods, Graphs & Applied Mathematics, completed in 2025.

Honours & Awards

UKMT Silver Award

UKMT Bronze Award

Skills & Languages

Skills

Management, Finance, Financial Markets, Quantitative Analysis, Mathematics, Global Economics

Interests

Investment Banking, Quantitative Finance, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Markets