1. HARRIET SMITH
Castlemains, Gifford, East Lothian, EH41 4PL
Email:smithharriet@outlook.com Mobile: 077142 48028
EDUCATION
CFA 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 bankingregulation, 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 Club
Bought 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 usingFX process.
 Complete daily FairValuePricingprocedure.
 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 knowledgeof regulations and compliance.
How to effectively communicate with various appointed agents.
Knowledge of Class Actions.
Developed an understandingof 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 platformtechnology provider.
Departments Experienced:
Corporate Actions,Static Data,Distributions.
 Liaisewith clients such as JP Morgan, Standard Life and AXA Wealth.
 Coordinatewith Custodians and External Fund Managers.
 Coordinatewith various teams within FNZ.
 Used to working under strictdeadlines within the Corporate Actions team.
 Produced high quality administrativesupport.

2. Specifically learnt:
Manipulating data on excel.
Producing accuratemanagement information.
2014 Elborne-Mitchell LLP, London (1 month).
 A leadingprovider of specialistlegal services to the insurancemarket.
 Commercial clients includenational and international lendinginstitutions.
 Active in insurance,reinsuranceshipping,bankingand 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 pressureof a largeresponsibility 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 Interests
Member 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.