Abida A.

Corporate B2B Programme Manager - Investment Banking Coverage | Former M&A Investment Banker | First-Class Honours Economics Graduate

United Kingdom

About

Experienced finance professional with a First-Class Honours degree in BSc (Hons) Economics, combining strong analytical capability with a deep understanding of financial markets. Began my career in Investment Banking (M&A) at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, gaining hands-on experience in high-value transactions and strategic advisory. Currently a Corporate B2B Manager at AmplifyME, specialising in Investment Banking coverage. I partner with leading financial institutions to enhance how they assess, attract, and retain top student talent through immersive, skills-based experiences - bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application. I am passionate about the banking industry and committed to helping emerging talent successfully navigate competitive financial careers. My work sits at the intersection of finance, education, and innovation, with a focus on delivering meaningful impact for both institutions and candidates. If you're interested in partnering with AmplifyME or exploring how our solutions can support your talent strategy, feel free to get in touch.

Experience

  • Corporate B2B Programme Manager - Investment Banking Coverage at AmplifyME
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Investment Banking M&A Analyst at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
    Oct 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Investment Banking M&A. Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador for SCIB UK.

  • Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 · 2 mos

    Received a full-time return offer as an Investment Banking Analyst.

  • Cass M&A and PE Society (London, England, United Kingdom)
    • Director of Research - Healthcare, Financials and Real Estate Coverage Head
      Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 · 8 mos

      • Responsible for overseeing the work of Junior Analysts Teams across different industry sectors: Healthcare, Real Estate, and Financials. Articles on deals published at the end of the academic year. • Cass M&A and PE Society is the biggest finance society within Cass Business School (650+ members), and collaborates together with renowned Mergers & Acquisitions Research Centre (MARC).

    • Research Fellow - RealDeals, Private Equity Awards 2021
      Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 · 3 mos

      • Working closely with several Private Equity Firms, in collaboration with Real Deals and Cass Business School. • Prepared transaction reports about recent transactions, for Private Equity Awards 2021.

    • Head of Undergraduate Marketing
      Mar 2020 - Oct 2020 · 8 mos

  • Campus Ambassador at Financial Edge Training
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 · 9 mos