Gamu Chikwanda
About Gamu Chikwanda
Gamu Chikwanda is a Market Risk Manager with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently working at Macquarie Group as a Senior Analyst. He has a strong educational background, including a Master of Science from Alliance Manchester Business School and studies at the University of Cape Town and CFA Institute.
Current Role as Market Risk Manager
Gamu Chikwanda currently holds the position of Market Risk Manager at Macquarie Group. In this role, Chikwanda is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating market risks that may impact the organization. This position requires a strong understanding of financial markets and risk management principles. Chikwanda has been with Macquarie Group in various capacities since 2013, demonstrating a commitment to the firm's objectives and strategies.
Career at Macquarie Group
Chikwanda has a significant tenure at Macquarie Group, starting as a Summer Intern in 2013. Following this, Chikwanda worked as an Associate from 2016 to 2017 and then as an Analyst from 2017 to 2018. Since 2018, Chikwanda has advanced to the role of Senior Analyst, accumulating over six years of experience within the organization. This progression reflects Chikwanda's development and expertise in the financial sector.
Educational Background
Gamu Chikwanda has a diverse educational background. Chikwanda studied at St Mary's DSG in Pretoria, where Matric was achieved from 2005 to 2009. Following this, Chikwanda attended St John's College, Houghton, completing AS and A Levels in 2010. Chikwanda then pursued a Joint Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) at The University of Manchester from 2011 to 2014. Further education includes a Master of Science (MSc) from Alliance Manchester Business School from 2014 to 2015 and participation in the LSE/UCT July School at the University of Cape Town in 2013. Chikwanda also studied at the CFA Institute from 2019 to 2020.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Macquarie Group, Gamu Chikwanda gained valuable experience through various internships and programs. In 2012, Chikwanda participated in the Spring Insight Programme at Willis Towers Watson in London. In 2011, Chikwanda was involved in the First Year Fast Track Into Investment Banking program with Sponsors For Educational Opportunity in New York. These early experiences contributed to Chikwanda's foundational knowledge in finance and investment banking.