George Abbott
About George Abbott
George Abbott serves as the Vice President of UEAFIS and has a background in accounting and finance, having studied at the University of East Anglia. He has gained experience in various roles, particularly in ESG analysis at Oakwood Fund Management.
Current Role at UEAFIS
George Abbott serves as Vice President at UEAFIS, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in various initiatives and activities aimed at enhancing the student experience and representing the interests of the student body. His tenure at UEAFIS has allowed him to engage with the Union Council, where he previously served as Secretary and SU Relations Officer.
Education and Qualifications
George Abbott studied at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a BSc in Accounting and Finance from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed his A-Levels at St John the Baptist Sixth Form from 2017 to 2019 and obtained his GCSEs at St John the Baptist School from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
Professional Experience at Oakwood Fund Management
George Abbott gained valuable experience at Oakwood Fund Management, where he worked as an ESG Consumer Goods Analyst from 2019 to 2020 and later as an ESG Technology Analyst from 2020 to 2021. During his time there, he focused on environmental, social, and governance factors within the consumer goods and technology sectors, contributing to the firm's investment strategies.
Internships and Work Experience
Throughout his career, George Abbott has participated in various internships and work experiences. He completed a month-long internship in Commercial Banking Markets at Lloyds Banking Group in 2017, and engaged in several insight days and virtual internships with companies such as bp, Citi, and Schroders. These experiences have equipped him with practical skills and insights into the financial industry.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In addition to his roles at Oakwood Fund Management, George Abbott has held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at Clyde & Co and Hymans Robertson during insight days, and participated in a Global Markets Trading Simulation with Amplify Trading in 2019. He also gained experience in retail banking at Barclays and worked as an Online Assistant at Sainsbury's in 2020.