Marco Basche Gonzalez

I am a first-year University of Warwick student studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (BSc PPE) - specializing in economics - and looking to gain experience in the financial industry. I'm a self-starter who thrives on new challenges and enjoys improving my technical competencies and tackling complex problems with creative solutions.

I am a Market Research Executive for Warwick Entrepreneurs Society, where I help produce reports on growing industries and services. My research involves conducting risk and revenue analysis, identifying growth opportunities, providing macro-overviews of specific countries, analyzing competition, and making recommendations for start-ups. This role has allowed me to hone my research skills and gain valuable insights into the financial world.

I am also highly entrepreneurial and have been able to apply my analytical skills to generate a side income through arbitrage betting and poker. Currently, I am competing in the UK University Poker Open (UKUPO), and I am excited to continue competing and refining my skills.

I've also recently become interested in online trading and have been educating myself on different strategies and risk management. I'm taking online courses and practicing with virtual trading accounts to gain hands-on experience. I'm eager to apply my knowledge to real-world scenarios and continue learning.

Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Upper-advanced), German (Upper-intermediate – CEFR: B2)

Interests: Poker, Queen’s Park Rangers, Water Polo, Gym, Snooker, Current Affairs, NBA, Latin Music

Current Roles: 

• Mentor, Zero Gravity. Work as a mentor to secondary school students, helping them with their university applications.
• Student Ambassador, Gapwhiz. Help promote access to work and study opportunities for students and graduates across a variety of industries.
• Research Executive, Warwick Entrepreneurs Society. Publish in-depth reports on growing industries and services. Reports include risk and revenue analysis, growth opportunities, macro-overviews in specific countries, competition overview, and recommendations for start-ups.

Previous Roles:

• English Teacher in Gumiel de Izán, Spain. Set up an English Summer School in home village in Spain, teaching a range of ages, from children to adults, and abilities, from beginner to intermediate. Delivered lessons for fourteen days each summer since 2018 to approximately 25 students.
• Music Assistant at Youth Music Centre, London. Instructed young music students aged 5 to 15 in bass and cello sections of string orchestras and ensembles from beginner to intermediate level. 
• Editor-in-Chief, ‘The Citizen’ – School’s Weekly Newspaper. Managed a team of 17 editors and numerous writers throughout the school and liaised with the Senior Management Team to deliver weekly newspaper editions. Headed daily meetings and facilitated editorial discussions gaining invaluable leadership, time management, communication, and attention to detail skills.

University: University of Warwick

Course: BSc (Hons) Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

Specialization: Majoring in Economics with a minor in Philosophy

Year: First Year (of three-year degree)

A-Level Results: Economics (A*), Mathematics (A), History (A), German (A)

GCSEs: Mathematics (8), English Literature (9), English Language (9), Biology (8), Chemistry (8), Physics (8), History (8), Geography (9), Spanish (9), German (9), French (9), Russian (9)