Polly Kastelik

First Year Student at University College London

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Having completed my A levels at Hymers College, achieving A*A*AA in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics as well as an A* in EPQ and A* in LIBF CeFS, I joined UCL in September to study Economics and Business with East European Studies at SSEES.

Experience

  • First Year Speakers Representative at UCL Asset Management Society
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Conducted outreach to financial services professionals to organise and run external and internal speaker events from sectors such as real estate, asset management and investment banking.

  • ZS Virtual Insight Day at ZS
    Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 · 1 mo

    Heard from industry professionals about the incredible impact of healthcare consulting and the culture at ZS.

  • PIMCO Prep Virtual Event at PIMCO
    Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 · 1 mo

    Selected participant in the 2026 PIMCO Prep Virtual Event, gaining insights into global financial markets, investment management strategies, and emerging industry trends. Engaged with PIMCO professionals and campus recruiters to learn about the firm's culture, core business functions, and career pathways across Investment Management, Technology, and Trade Support.

  • GAIN GIIP at GAIN UK
    Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 · 3 mos

    10 week programme, with weekly reading, quizzes and seminars to develop skills ahead of the Spring Days. Attended Spring days at Rathbones, where I presented a stock pitch to investment professionals. Heard from speakers across Investment Management, covering topics from presentation skills, to ESG, to investing technicals. Engaged in simulations from AmplifyMe covering stock pitches and finance fundamentals. During the Spring Days, I networked with professionals, toured the office, learnt about Rathbones culture and explored responsible investing cases.

  • Morgan Stanley Early Insight Series at Morgan Stanley
    Mar 2026 - Mar 2026 · 1 mo

    Completed an interactive simulation with AmplifyMe gaining an insight into day-to-day work as an analyst. Heard from a senior speaker, learnt about the history of Morgan Stanley and engaged in a panel discussion with current analysts in the Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets division.