Zak Crean

Final year BSc Economics student at University of Bath | SOBIC

Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a second-year Economics student at the University of Bath, specializing in financial modelling, data analysis, and value investing. My internships at Supponor and Think Incentives have given me hands-on experience in financial analysis, contributing to a €100m business sale and advising firms on maximizing tax relief through strategic planning. I’m seeking a 12-month finance placement to further apply my skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Experience

  • M&A Analyst at Students of Bath Investment Club (SOBIC)
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Equity Research Analyst at Analysts Alliance
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Business Strategy Consultant intern at Think Incentives Limited
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 · 1 mo

    • Produced comprehensive company reports for directors, which were utilized as essential briefings prior to client meetings, showcasing analytical rigor and strategic insight. • Researched and compiled detailed assessments identifying areas for firms to obtain additional government funding, including grants, enhancing firms' reinvestment strategies. • Interpreted and applied complex government R&D tax credit guidelines, directly advising a client to maximize tax relief opportunities, demonstrating deep understanding of fiscal policies and attention to detail.

  • Financial Analyst at Supponor
    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Reviewed pitch deck and presented questions from the perspective of an investor. - Assisted with analysis of investment offers both debt and equity. - Carried out financial accounting and presented it to the financial controller. - Worked as part of the project team leading to the sale of the business for 100mm Euros, providing financial analysis

  • Investment Banking Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2023 · 1 mo

    o Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria. o Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption. o Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process.