2024-2025 Academic Year

Mentorship at efs

Our acclaimed mentorship program which boasts an impressive 100% spring week success rate

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Helping students reach their potential and secure the opportunities they desire in the financial services industry

Spring week offers
70 +

Mentee Success

EFS mentors
35

Number of mentors at EFS

Annual Events
15

Number of annual mentorship events

Mentorship Team

Meet the 2024-25 EFS mentorship team!

Hello and Welcome!

I’m Edwin, the President of the UCL Economics and Finance Society (UCL EFS) for our landmark 70th anniversary this year. As the largest society at UCL with over 2,500 active members and a following of more than 20,000, we are dedicated to ‘Encouraging Future Successes’ by connecting the world’s brightest talents with enriching careers in finance and economics.

This year, more than ever, we are committed to providing an engaging platform that not only offers access to the best career opportunities but also enriches your academic and social experience. Our diverse and well-balance activities range from high-profile speaker panels, office visits and skills workshops to lively social events that ensure an enjoyable and productive time at university.

Whether you are an incoming fresher puzzled by the plethora of career options or a seasoned senior, UCL EFS offers something for everyone. Our acclaimed mentorship programmes and recruitment events will provide you with a solid footing in the industry, whilst our interactive community allows you to gain valuable insights and expand your professional network.

So why not join us on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and fun? We promise to give you a head start in your career, complemented by unforgettable events such as our upcoming 70th anniversary celebration!

I hope to you seen you soon at our exciting events and the one investment you’ll never regret: becoming a part of EFS!

Edwin To

Judah Purwanto
Mentor

Judah Purwanto

Judah is in his final year studying Politics & IR with a year abroad at UChicago. He previously did summer internships at BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and BCG, and got spring/summer offers from Apax, McKinsey, Nomura, Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, and PIMCO

JIAYU (Jocelyn) ZOU
Mentor

JIAYU (Jocelyn) ZOU

Michelle Zhou
Mentor

Michelle Zhou

Iva Shehu
Mentor

Iva Shehu

Currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics at University College London, I am deeply fascinated by the intricate workings of the finance industry. My academic background, which includes studies in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science at North London Collegiate School, has equipped me with the tools necessary to analyse and solve problems from a quantitative perspective. Eager to embark on a career path where I can contribute my skills to the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my mathematical expertise to navigate challenges and drive strategic decision-making.

Allegra Negri
Director

Allegra Negri

Allegra, a penultimate-year Economics student, is passionate about cooking and sports and has a strong interest in finance. In her first year, she completed spring internships at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and BNP Paribas, receiving a return offer from BNP Paribas for S&T. She is enthusiastic about helping students navigate finance applications and discover their preferred areas within�the�field.

Ekaterina Linde
Director

Ekaterina Linde

Ekaterina is a penultimate-year Economics student who enjoys reading, playing sports, and going out with her friends. In her first year, she completed Bank of America and Jefferies spring weeks (receiving return offers for both). She is keen to help others on their journey in finance.

Beatriz Silva
Vice President

Beatriz Silva

Beatriz is a penultimate-year Economics student with a strong passion for travel and photography. She is eager to build a strong network and leverage each individual�s passion and skill to promote their success.

Mohammed Abid
Vice President

Mohammed Abid

Mohammed is a final-year Economics student who enjoys boxing, jujutsu, and mixed martial arts. He has a deep interest in Private Equity and Fundraising, and looks forward to meeting with EFS members.

Isabella Chen
Vice President

Isabella Chen

Isabella is a penultimate-year Politics and International Relations student who enjoys travelling, playing chess, and cooking. In her first year, she completed spring weeks at Citi and Rothschild & Co, receiving a return offer from the latter. Isabella is eager to guide other students who wish to break into finance.

Zoey Chen
Mentor

Zoey Chen

Lazard, Deloitte (Women in Technology); Summer: Lazard

Navdisha singh
Mentor

Navdisha singh

BNP paribas Spring Week - Received a return offer for the Summer Internship. GP Bullhound_x0002_Future Stars Programme (their equivalent of a spring week) - received a return offer

Rueben Yu
Mentor

Rueben Yu

Citi (IB Capital Markets), Macquarie (Cross Divisional), Barclays (S&T); Summer currently: Pfizer (Market Access) Previous Internships: Lancea Partners (IB Capital Markets), Connectd (Startup)

Jiayi Song
Mentor

Jiayi Song

Bio: 1. Jefferies International Limited，Equity Sales & Trading Spring Week Programme 2. CITIC Securities Company Limited, Business Development Department

Helena Cooper
Mentor

Helena Cooper

completed 3 spring weeks last year at Fidelity, RBC Capital Markets and Barclays Private Bank, and I am just finishing up a 10 week summer internship at Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management.

Irisha Adihikari
Mentor

Irisha Adihikari

PwC (Women in Management Consulting); NatWest (Financial Solutions); L’oréal (Finance)

Ayush Balebail Dasannacharya
Mentor

Ayush Balebail Dasannacharya

Iva Shehu
Mentor

Iva Shehu

Taha Naveed
Mentor

Taha Naveed

Cameron Eales
Mentor

Cameron Eales

Truck Yang
Mentor

Truck Yang

Isabella Vereker
Mentor

Isabella Vereker

Blackstone, evercore summer: Evercore also student consultant for London Strategic Consulting

Xinning Wang
Mentor

Xinning Wang

Andrea Bolognesi
Mentor

Andrea Bolognesi