About

Hi, I'm Tamara. Here's the story so far.

A London-based graduate in Business, Computing & IT from Aston University. I research trades across rates, FX and commodities, build the tools to test them, and write down everything I learn along the way.

Background.

  1. Sep 2026 – now

    Junior Software Engineer (Freelance)

    CST Technology

    Building Python and TypeScript tools for a UAE government client's crypto-regulation platform, including an API lookup tool that saves around 3 hours a week and an LLM chatbot for organising case information.

  2. Jun – Sep 2026

    Regional Finance & Treasury Intern

    Inchcape plc

    Helped prepare a £1m GBP/USD forward hedge on Bloomberg, built forecasts and cash-flow models for a ~£300m acquisition, and automated a monthly manual process with Excel VBA.

  3. Jul 2026

    Markets Quantitative Analyst job simulation

    Citi · Forage

    Priced a coffee option three ways and designed a coffee-linked structured note for a client.

    See the project ›

  4. 2021 – 2026

    BSc Business, Computing & IT

    Aston University

    Graduated with a 2:1. Modules included Software for Analytics (First) and Optimisation & Decision Analytics.

  5. Jun – Aug 2024

    Intern

    Heritage Oil (UK)

    Built cash-flow analysis for a live capital raise and presented project economics to investors in a joint-venture pitch that raised $18m.

Skills & markets.

Languages

  • Python
  • SQL
  • TypeScript / React
  • Excel VBA
  • Rust (learning)

Data & tools

  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • pandas
  • Power BI
  • Chart.js
  • REST APIs
  • LLM integration
  • Git / GitHub

Markets

  • SOFR futures & options
  • Fed policy pricing
  • FX forwards & hedging
  • Commodities

Methods

  • Option pricing (Black-76)
  • Monte Carlo simulation
  • Backtesting
  • VaR & expected shortfall
  • DCF valuation
  • Cash-flow modelling
  • Hypothesis testing & regression

Systems

  • Bloomberg Terminal
  • SAP
  • BPC
  • Microsoft Office

Now.

What I'm working on at the moment. Last updated October 2026.

Learning
Programming fundamentals through Harvard's CS50, and rebuilding my maths from A level up for quant work.
Building
Trading projects in Python, C++, OCaml and Rust, focused on FX, gold and bonds. Next up: a limit order book in Rust.
Waiting on
The 9 December FOMC decision, which will score my SOFR trade memo. Read the memo ›

Get in touch.

I'm looking for off-cycle internships and graduate roles starting September 2027, across trading, quant research, investment management and investment banking. The quickest way to reach me is email.

Email me CV › LinkedIn › GitHub ›