About Candidate

Hello, I’m Gianluca Scola, a motivated 22-year-old graduate of Wits University, where I earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialisation in Finance and a background in law. Realising my profound passion for finance, I am currently embarking on an Honours degree in Finance to deepen my understanding of this captivating field. During the December break, I dedicated a significant portion of my time to preparing for the CFA Level 1 examination which was self-funded. This pursuit not only reflects my commitment to refining my expertise but also serves as a testament to my fervent interest in the subject.
Continuously seeking opportunities for growth and advancement, I am presently engaged in completing the Python practice skills module for CFA alongside my academic endeavours, with the aim of enhancing my proficiency in coding and programming languages.

Location

Education

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Bcom - Law with a major in Finance and Investements 2023
University of The Witwatersrand

BCom-Law with a major in Finance •Top 15% of my degree •Cumulative average of 70%+ till current date •Wits Investment Society member 2023 (competed in The JSE Investment Challenge 2023) •Wits Moot Court Society member 2023 (competed in the Thulamela Internal Competition placing in the semi-finals)

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BcomHons- Business Finance 2024
University of The Witwatersrand

Currently persuing my honours in Finance

Work & Experience

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Vocational Work December 2023 - December 2023
Yammin Hammond Inc, Bedfordview

•Attended consultations involving property and divorce •Went to the Germiston Magistrates Court

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Accounting and Legal Assistant July 2023 - July 2023
WKH Landgrebe, Bryanston

• Scrutinising sales agreements, • Basic law administration, • Drafting a letter of demand • Summarising cases

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Assembly Line Worker July 2022 - July 2022
MCE Electric

•Assembling numerous parts such as Over loaders, DOLs, Distribution Boards, Wall Sockets, Connectors and Emergency stop Switches. •Cleaning workspaces and packing boxes as well as fulfilling orders.

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Runner/Waiter August 2020 - February 2021
Setebello, Bedfordview

•Role: I started off as a runner preparing and setting tables, serving dishes and cleaning up tables and finished off as a part-time waiter where I took customer orders and served dishes as well as beverages.

Awards

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Golden Key Society 2023
• Became a part of The Golden key Society for excellent academic performance within my degree