Riya Sabherwal

LSE BSc PBS (Ranked 1st) || Incoming Analyst @ Goldman Sachs 2026 || Founder Universal MUN || Lab Manager @ LSE || Chair of the UK’s NLIL Conference

London, England, United Kingdom

About

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2023-2026 BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science : First Class Honours | Ranked first in my cohort for Year 1 and Year 2 | Best Performance in PBS Award x 2 Former IBDP Student from Pathways School Gurgaon (Diploma Awarded in 2023)

Experience

  • Goldman Sachs (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Incoming Analyst
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Campus Ambassador
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Summer Analyst
      Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

      Physical Commodities - Franchise Sales & Trading

  • Founder at Universal Model United Nations
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Since 2020, Universal Model United Nations has been a growing youth-led international organization that holds virtual and in-person conferences, simulations, and events globally for aspiring leaders. Our events and conferences revolve around the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals. Holding events with over 300 Individuals from over 40 Countries, both online and offline, Universal MUN has proud collaborations with over 22 reputable NGOs, NPOs, and schools. Our events invite esteemed United Nations representatives, CEOs, youth activists, and more. Universal MUN revolves around individuals learning about diplomacy, debating, foreign policies, and international relations through broadening their knowledge to solve current world affairs. Youngsters and teenagers alike will be exposed to new and different cultures, ethnicities, ideas, and people to channel their perspectives to reach commonalities. We not only enhance research, critical thinking, collaboration, risk-taking, leadership, and communication skills crucial for any future endeavors but also create open-minded global citizens desired in our ever-changing world today.

  • Lab Manager & Research Assistant | Muthukrishna Lab at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    I work part-time as a Research Assistant & Lab Manager with Professor Michael Muthukrishna. - Worked on a research project to help inform the 2025 United Nations Development Program's (UNDP) Human Development Report by exploring how AI can expand human capabilities, reduce inequalities, and advance human development using a cultural evolutionary framework. This includes conducting global AI policy analysis for 190+ countries, reviewing case studies, conducting exploratory quantitative and qualitative data analysis in R (e.g., 30+ country-level macro predictors) to identify gaps, growth strategies and policy recommendations for the global integration of AI in education to improve learning outcomes and reduce inequality. - Collaborated on the UNDP Asia Pacific AI Development report for the 2025 APEC meeting, delivering sectoral AI policy recommendations to address development and inequality across member countries. - Co-authored a policy paper, "AI Can Revolutionise Education but Technology Is Not Enough: Human Development Meets Cultural Evolution", published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/19452829.2025.2517740 - Managing finances, grants nd research-related administrative tasks

  • The Non-Law Into Law Conference (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Chair
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Head of Operations and Logistics
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Head of Operations and Logistics for the LSE Non-Law into Law (NLIL) Society, driving large-scale initiatives in the legal sector. - Led a 12-member intercollegiate team to deliver the UK’s largest NLIL Conference, with over 400 participants from across the UK. - Oversee strategic execution of inter-collegiate initiatives, seamless operations, and strong partnerships with critical stakeholders - Tackle complex operations and logistics, ensuring seamless planning and execution of conferences and key initiatives.

  • London Strategic Consulting (LSC) (Part-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Engagement Manager & Client Liaison
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Enhancing and fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships while facilitating innovative events and programs - Managing the alumni network, client and mentor outreach for our project cycles, and consultants' recruitment and training - Client Liason to enhance communication between mentors, clients and consultants, specifically project monitoring and client retention to ensure seamless project cycles

    • Senior Engagement Manager
      Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 · 8 mos

    • Consultant
      Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 · 3 mos

      Collaborated on a consulting project for our client BizVal for their potential entry into the UK and US business valuations market. - Created and conducted primary and secondary research on SME entrepreneurs - Strategised and presented decks on deliverables for market entry