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Zhangir Kakimzhan

Amsterdam,Netherlands

Summary

Motivated Economics and Business Economics student with a sharp analytical mindset and strong academic track record (GPA 9.29/10, Honours). Skilled in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis, with hands-on experience through a student fund and international case competitions. Confident using tools like Excel, FactSet, and STATA to derive insights and support decision-making. Known for a proactive attitude, clear communication, and collaborative approach. Passionate about finance, corporate strategy, and data-driven investing.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Financial Analyst

PLUTUS Student Investment Fund
Amsterdam
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Analyzed U.S. Treasury Bonds and investment in TLT ETF
  • Developed and presented equity recommendation with a team
  • Developed scenario-based financial models to estimate target stock prices under varying macroeconomic and market conditions.


Personal Crypto Portfolio Management

08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Initiated and managed a diversified cryptocurrency portfolio.
  • Achieved an unrealized return of 30% through strategic timing and analysis of market trends.
  • Developed insights into blockchain technology, market behavior, and risk management strategies.

Education

BSc - Economics and Business Economics

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland
09.2023 - 07.2026

Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Economics and Business

ONCAMPUS Amsterdam
Amsterdam, North Holland
09.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

RFMSH
Almaty, Kazakhstan
09.2018 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Equity Valuation
  • Portfolio Management
  • FactSet & Microsoft Excel
  • Market & Industry Analysis
  • STATA & Econometrics

Leadership & Competitions

Participant, 08/2024
LGT Next Generation Academy – Vienna

  • Completed wealth management program, achieving 8.6% and 8% ROI over two years in an asset allocation simulation game
  • Built expertise in sustainable investment strategies through hands-on workshops


Participant, 03/2024
Global Case Competition at Harvard – Remote

  • Collaborated on the IBM–Equinix acquisition case, using FactSet to model synergies and support strategic recommendations
  • Strengthened analytical skills in a high-pressure, international competition setting


Participant, 01/2025
ABC Business Cup 2025 – Remote

  • Evaluated Danone’s water segment using DCF and comparable companies methods
  • Used FactSet to monitor peer performance and benchmark valuation metrics

Languages

English
Fluent
Dutch
Elementary
Russian
Native

Timeline

Personal Crypto Portfolio Management

08.2024 - 05.2025

Financial Analyst

PLUTUS Student Investment Fund
02.2024 - 05.2025

BSc - Economics and Business Economics

University of Amsterdam
09.2023 - 07.2026

Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Economics and Business

ONCAMPUS Amsterdam
09.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

RFMSH
09.2018 - 06.2022
Zhangir Kakimzhan