Daniel Adam
Summary
Passionate college 2 student interested in finance and economics. President of HCapital, a finance club in Hwa Chong. Part of the organising team of EPIC, a national business proposal competition targeting 15 junior colleges across Singapore. Won essay-writing and stock pitch awards. Organised multiple conferences such as PREPMUN and GYLS. Interned at Tahan Capital, a credit asset management firm.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
President of HCapital
Hwa Chong Institution
07.2023 - Current
- Hwa Chong Institution's Student-run Finance Interest Group
- In charge of student activities, curriculum planning, lesson planning, and publicity
- Studies fundamental financial concepts from the CFA Level 1 Syllabus
Co-Founder of HC Business Interest Group
Hwa Chong Institution
06.2023 - Current
- Planned the Entrepreneurial Planning and Innovation Challenge, a business proposal competition for youths with aims to reach out to 15 junior colleges in Singapore
- Planned the Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme, a 6-month workshop that connects students with professional entrepreneurs
Intern
Tahan Capital Management Pte Ltd
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Mastered the basics of fundamental analysis and business valuation.
- Worked with financial analysts to understand the bond market better and conducted financial analysis on Singapore Airlines.
Project Infinity: Volunteer
OECD
01.2023 - Current
- Project Infinity is an international project under OECD that aims to work with youths globally to solve pressing issues in our local communities.
- Throughout my journey in Project Infinity, I will be working with peers from other countries such as Romania and Estonia to improve different aspects of our communities, in line with the overarching goals of OECD.
Head Chairperson
SMUN
01.2024 - Current
- Researching on BRICS+ and their impact on the global monetary order
- In charge of writing a 15000-word report on BRICS+ policies and points of contention within the bloc
- In charge of moderating debate and deliberating awards
Co-Founder
Obsidian
11.2023 - Current
- Obsidian is a community of youths aged 14-19 who share the same passion or curiosity for finance and financial literacy.
- Through monthly lessons, everyone has the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and learn more about finance and financial literacy through our hands-on activities.
- We wish to reach out to 500 youths islandwide by the end of 2025, and expand into the global market by 2026.
Under Secretary General - Conference Management
PREPMUN
04.2023 - 12.2023
- A conference that hosted over 450 youths islandwide, nurturing future diplomats and orators.
- In charge of conference management, the writing of action and movement plans, standard operational procedures, and other plans that ensure the smooth running of the conference
Under Secretary Genreal - Conference Management
GYLS
04.2023 - 12.2023
- A conference that hosted over 250 youths islandwide. In charge of outreach and marketing of the conference.
- Designed posts, videos, merchandise, conference materials, and academic documents to enhance the corporate image of the conference.
Project Ablaze: Volunteer
St. Andrew's Nursing House (Queenstown)
05.2023 - Current
- Weekly volunteering sessions at SANH to engage the elderly
- In charge of planning engagement sessions and acquiring logistics
Education
High School Diploma -
Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Singapore12.2024
Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
Singapore12.2022
Skills
Project Management Skills
Analytical Thinking
Research and Academic Writing
Public Speaking
Event Planning
Video Editing
Graphic Designing
Additional Information
High School Graduating Academic Performance
- Mean Subject Grade of 1.0, A1 for English Language, Higher Chinese Language, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Project Work, Geography, History, Chemistry, Malay Special Programme, and Physics
Junior College 1 Promotional Examinations
- A for H2 Knowledge and Inquiry, H2 Mathematics, H2 Geography, H2 Economics, and H1 Project Work
Taking H3 Geopolitics at National University of Singapore
- University module for the top 40 performing students offering H2 History/Geography in Singapore
Taking H3 Game Theory at Singapore Management University
- University module for the top 90 performing students offering H2 Economics in Singapore
Accomplishments
- An international essay competition by the UK offering scholarships to top universities like Oxbridge.
- International stock pitch challenge aimed at encouraging youths to invest in companies with good environmental, social, and corporate governance
- National actuarial science competition
- Awarded to the top 15 students in Hwa Chong Institution who exhibit all-roundedness in their academic and co-curricular activities.
Immerse Education Essay Competition 2023 - Runner-Up (Economics)
Sow4Future Climate Investing Challenge - 9th Place
NTU Global-Asia Insurance Partnership Case Competition 2023 - Semi-Finalist
All-Round Excellence Award
Timeline
Head Chairperson
SMUN
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Tahan Capital Management Pte Ltd
11.2023 - 11.2023
Co-Founder
Obsidian
11.2023 - Current
President of HCapital
Hwa Chong Institution
07.2023 - Current
Co-Founder of HC Business Interest Group
Hwa Chong Institution
06.2023 - Current
Project Ablaze: Volunteer
St. Andrew's Nursing House (Queenstown)
05.2023 - Current
Under Secretary General - Conference Management
PREPMUN
04.2023 - 12.2023
Under Secretary Genreal - Conference Management
GYLS
04.2023 - 12.2023
Project Infinity: Volunteer
OECD
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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