Scott Watson

I am a highly driven, hardworking professional, ambitious to enter into the buy-side funds. Through working with a variety of key management across businesses of varied sizes, I have gained a deep understanding of how to quickly analyse a business, dissect their processes and consequentially interpret their financial information. Having a passion for business development, data analytics and strategic decision making, I am constantly trying to hone-in on developing these skills to fulfil the role of a trusted advisor for clients.

My passions outside of work generally consist of Reading, travelling, learning and family I have a deep interest in exploring different cultures and enjoy meeting and learning from people with different backgrounds.

Deloitte, London, United Kingdom                                                                                                Jan 18- Sep 21

Audit and Assurance Senior Assistant Manager (Oil and Gas, (BP, Kuwait Petroleum)

• Injected analytical rigor into decision-making process by developing a weekly Management Dashboard for the leadership team.
• Frequent presentations and discussions with top Management, CEO and CFO on financial results and Findings (FTSE 100)
• Supported the execution of a £1m per annum audit bid by creating pitch decks, modelling Future fee proposal as well as Synergies between Deloitte and said company.
• Formulated analysis on industry trends and positioning of the companies in FTSE 100 and large international firms providing advice to the management.
• Applied Data analytics on large FTSE 100 company’s revenue and US rebates, presented the findings for improvement in revenue performance.
• Formulated in-depth Variance analysis of past and present performance, identifying areas of improvement in financial results. Resulting in an increase in profitability.
• Key performance analysis of large international companies financial Statements, documenting and presenting financial and non-financial risks identified.
• Performed in-depth variance analysis in order to identify areas of improvement, and inefficiencies.

Credit-Suisse, United Kingdom                                                                                                       Sep 21-Oct 22 

Equity Research Associate- Retail sell-side (Internet) 

• Second Analyst Covering 13 stocks (Adidas, Puma, Asos, B&M, M&S, Zalando, JD sports, H&M, boohoo)
• Co-wrote multiple sector analyses including (the fragmentation of sporting goods and the end of Nike/Adidas duopoly through to the impact of covid/supply chains/inflation/consumer demand and the Russia war)
•  Developed models of Companies performance/Valuation, attending investor meetings and presentations. Designing presentations and writing in-depth analysis on company’s current and future performance.
• Created a Comprehensive report on disruptive Unicorns within the online retail industry outlining their impact on the sector and the potential for disruption. 
• Responsible for all data-related research, having built a comprehensive market data base tracking global sporting goods, Including TMALL China data base.
• Written Extensively on NFT’s and Blockchain within the retail and online space.
• Responsible for updating all Models of our coverage.

BNP PARIBAS EXANE, United Kingdom                                                                                       Oct 22

Equity Research Associate- Media/Internet

• Exane Media/Internet team ranked #1 in Media in Europe in 2022 Institutional Investor survey.
• Part of a 4-man team, where I worked across the entire sector with team heads (Video Games, Music, Professional information providers, Satellites, Online-classifieds, Tencent, and advertising agencies)
• Co-wrote several initiations reports for the likes of Roblox, CD Projekt, Auction technology and Games workshop.
• Coverage pickup 2H23 of mid-cap internet names (Trainline, Auction Technology, Games workshop), driving greater market insights.
• Pre-paired numerous slide decks for presentation of investment thesis across our coverage.
• Pre-paired daily market updates for our trader, clients and wider teams on news flow read across and expected market reaction.

BACC Honors Accounting, Stellenbosch Business School.                           

Financial Management, Strategy, Accounting, Management accounting, Taxation

South Africa institute of Chartered accountants (SAICA) (ACCA equivalent)

Board Paper 1 and 2 SAICA initial test of Competence/Professional: Successfully passed on first attempt.

Registered for CFA Level 1 (Feb 2024), Valuation and Modelling certificate (Financial Edge)