I'm Lydia Edward Dcosta, currently pursuing an MS in Finance with a concentration in Computational Finance at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, where I am a Dean Scholarship winner for the 2023-2024 academic year. I hold a Post-Graduation Diploma in Financial Management from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor of Management Studies with a concentration in Finance from St. Andrews College of Arts, Science and Commerce.

My professional experience includes working as a Public Safety Associate at Fordham University, where I managed payment transactions, handled customer inquiries, and trained new team members in customer service protocols. My academic projects have honed my analytical skills, including developing financial models, performing NPV calculations, running regression analyses, and conducting thorough market research.

My key strengths include:

 

·       Excellent understanding of financial markets, data analytics and programing tools such as Python and R.

·       Strong ability to evaluate and analyze complicated financial data, delivering insightful information to assist crucial company activities.

·       Strong foundation in financial principles, accounting, quantitative analysis and utilizing excel functions & features for efficient financial calculations.

·       Competent in creating comprehensive financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance and weekly status report presentation.

·       Actively participating in group tasks and promoting a collaborative work environment as a team player.

·       Experience working with multiple teams, assigning tasks, and meeting competitive deadlines.

·       Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and standards, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

I am proficient in various technical tools and programming languages such as QuickBooks, MS Office, Python, Google Collab, and Jupyter Notebook. I also hold certifications in Python for Finance, Investment Fundamentals and Data Analytics, and Microsoft Excel.

I am an member of the Fordham Finance Society and have earned a Responsible Business Leadership Certification. My skills include strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, time management, and analytical and quantitative abilities.

As I collaborate within the CapSource network, I bring a combination of academic knowledge, technical proficiency, and hands-on experience, making me a valuable contributor to any team.