Harry Spooner
About Harry Spooner
Harry Spooner is a UK Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies with a background in economics and politics from The University of Edinburgh and The University of British Columbia.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
Harry Spooner has served as a UK Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies starting from 2020. Before his current role, he acquired experience within the same organization through various positions, including as an intern in 2017 and as part of the Investment Banking Work Experience program in 2016. These roles, based in London, have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the investment banking sector.
Previous Roles in Financial and Economic Sectors
Prior to his full-time role at Jefferies, Harry Spooner gained valuable industry experience through several internships and positions. He worked as an Assistant Product Manager at Pouch in 2018 and as an intern at Artemis Investment Management in 2017, both in London. Additionally, Harry has held positions at various organizations like The European Foundation and the Centre for Social Justice, where he worked briefly as a researcher and intern, respectively.
Academic Background in Economics and Politics
Harry Spooner holds a Master of Arts with Honours (M.A.) in Economics and Politics from The University of Edinburgh, which he attended from 2016 to 2020. He also spent a year studying abroad at The University of British Columbia from 2018 to 2019, further specializing in Economics and Politics. His academic foundation includes exemplary A-Level results from Eton College, with top grades in Economics, Theology, and Maths.
Early Education and Achievements
Harry Spooner began his academic journey at Westminster Under School, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He then attended Eton College from 2010 to 2015, achieving outstanding results in his GCSEs/iGCSEs, A-Levels, and AS-Levels. Notably, he served as the President of the Keynes (Economics) Society at Eton College between 2014 and 2015, highlighting his early interest and leadership in the field of economics.
Leadership Roles in Economic Forums
Harry Spooner has held significant leadership roles in various economic forums. He was the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Scottish Economics Conference from 2017 to 2018 in Edinburgh. Prior to this, he served as the Vice-Chairman of The University of Edinburgh's 2017 Economics Conference. These roles underline his active involvement and leadership within the academic economic community.