Stephen Heaney
About Stephen Heaney
Stephen Heaney is an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS in London, England, with a strong background in quantitative analysis and experience in debt capital markets. He co-founded PeerGrid, a platform connecting students with peer tutors, while pursuing his studies in Economics at Durham University.
Work at UBS
Stephen Heaney has been employed at UBS as an Investment Banking Analyst since 2021. He is based in London, England, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include working as part of the Consumer Products & Retail team, where he focuses on investment strategies for major retail brands. Prior to his current position, he completed several internships at UBS, including a Debt Capital Markets & Treasury Intern in 2018 and an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Heaney studied at St Albans School, where he achieved A Levels with grades A*A*A*A in Economics, Maths, EPQ, and Further Maths from 2011 to 2018. He then attended Durham University, earning a First Class Honours degree in Economics from 2018 to 2021. His education has equipped him with a strong background in quantitative analysis, which he applies in his investment banking role. He developed specific expertise in debt capital markets during his internship at UBS.
Background
Stephen Heaney has a diverse professional background that includes various internships prior to his current role at UBS. He worked as a Procurement Intern at IHS Markit for one month in 2016, followed by a two-month internship in Financial Services at EY in 2019. He also completed a one-month internship at UBS in 2018, focusing on Debt Capital Markets and Treasury. His experiences have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.
Co-Founder of PeerGrid
In 2020, Stephen Heaney co-founded PeerGrid, a platform designed to connect students with peer tutors. This initiative was developed while he was still pursuing his undergraduate degree at Durham University. The platform aims to facilitate academic support among students, leveraging his background in economics and quantitative analysis to enhance its effectiveness.
Internship Experience
Stephen Heaney has gained significant internship experience in the financial sector. He participated in a competitive internship program at EY in 2019, where he acquired valuable insights into financial services. Additionally, his internships at UBS, including a summer analyst position and roles in debt capital markets, have provided him with practical experience and knowledge applicable to his current work in investment banking.