Athena Loizou
About Athena Loizou
Athena Loizou is an Associate at HSBC, where she has worked since 2020 in Hong Kong SAR. She has previous experience as an Analyst at HSBC Global Banking and Markets and has held various internships in finance and journalism.
Work at HSBC
Athena Loizou currently holds the position of Associate at HSBC, a role she has occupied since 2020 in Hong Kong SAR. Prior to this, she worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as an Analyst from 2018 to 2020, focusing on the Infrastructure and Real Estate Group within Investment Banking. Her experience at HSBC began with a Spring Analyst position in 2018, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills in the banking sector. Over her tenure, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Athena Loizou completed her A Levels at Kingston Grammar School, achieving AAA in History, Mathematics, and Economics, along with 10 A* and 1 A in her GCSEs. She pursued higher education at The University of Edinburgh, where she earned a MA Honours degree in Chinese and Economics from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Mandarin at Zhejiang University for one year, enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding, which are valuable in her current role in the banking sector.
Background
Athena Loizou has a diverse professional background that includes various internships and roles in finance and journalism. In 2017, she interned at Slater Investments Limited for two months in London and worked as a Major Donor and Corporate Fundraising Intern at Hand in Hand International for four months. She also gained experience as a Freelance Journalist at the Financial Times for four months in 2017. These roles have provided her with a broad perspective on financial markets and corporate communications.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at HSBC, Athena Loizou gained significant experience at HSBC Global Banking and Markets. She served as an Incoming Analyst in the Infrastructure and Real Estate Group for one year from 2018 to 2019. Her early career included a Spring Analyst position in 2018, which allowed her to develop analytical skills and gain insights into investment banking. These experiences have contributed to her professional growth and expertise in the financial sector.