Monitamia Shonhiwa
Kumasi
Summary
Results-driven Research and Equity Analyst with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis. Developed daily market summaries and improved compliance through precise record-keeping. Leverages advanced mathematical and analytical skills to enhance investment research and facilitate strategic decision-making.
Overview
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Work History
Research and Equity Analyst
InterHorizon Group of Securities
Harare
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted market research and updated internal records to ensure financial information used by the firm was current and accurate.
- Applied key financial market concepts, including stock prices, opening price, and closing price, while familiarizing with trading platforms such as Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) using Automated Trading System (ATS).
- Gained practical exposure to financial market operations, securities trading processes, and investment research methodologies.
- Updated daily market rates and assisted in maintaining records of stock market activity.
- Prepared daily morning market summary, highlighting key market movements and company updates under supervisor guidance.
- To be able to do so I read daily newspapers to acquire relevant information to write up the morning summary.
- Attended corporate briefings and company presentations, gaining insights into company performance, strategy, and financial reporting.
- Recorded and maintained customer information in logbooks to support proper documentation and compliance.
Education
BSc - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah National University of Science and Technology
Kumasi09-2026
Life Contingencies -
03-2026
AS' level and A' level -
USAP Community School
Harare11-2021
Skills
- Excel and data organization
- Financial modeling
- HTML and advanced mathematics
Certification
- Making an Impact with Data Analytics, IBM SkillsBuild, 02/01/26, Completed comprehensive training in data analytics methodologies with a focus on real-world application. Mastered techniques for leveraging data analytics to influence business strategy and outcomes.
- Excel Training, 07/01/25, Demonstrated proficiency in advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and pivot tables for financial data analysis.
- Introduction to HTML, Solo Learn, 07/01/24, Certified completion of Introduction to HTML course covering basic tags and page structure. Familiarity with embedding images, links, and multimedia content in HTML documents.
- International Leadership Training, International Leadership Foundation, 2023, Completed comprehensive international leadership training focused on cross-cultural communication and global team management.
Accomplishments
- ACN Regional nominee, 05/01/25, This is a Leadership and Career Impact forum that aims at equipping young leaders with the skills that need to make meaningful impact in their communities.
- A Capstone Fellow, 2022, Spearheaded a capstone project advocating for the integration of Sign Language as a formal subject in the education system to promote inclusivity. Conducted community outreach programs in Bulawayo hospitals to educate pregnant and post-natal mothers on early detection of hearing impairments in children.
References
- Ms Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Director, Education Matters, Harare, +263772247871, rebecca@edmattersafrica.org
- Mr Collins Abaitey, Lecturer, KNUST, Kumasi, +233247894790
Extracurricular Activities
Peer Counsellor, KNUST, Kumasi, 01/01/25, 09/01/26, Help fellow students who are facing academic, relationship and other life challenges to cope and find solutions to most of the problems they are facing.
Personal Information
- Title: Actuarial Scientist
- Date of Birth: 12/12/01
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Locations
- Kumasi, Ashanti Region
- Bulawayo
Timeline
Research and Equity Analyst
InterHorizon Group of Securities
09.2024 - 11.2024
BSc - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah National University of Science and Technology
Life Contingencies -
AS' level and A' level -
USAP Community School