SAUL MALULEKA
Braamfontein
Summary
Dynamic leader and analytical thinker with proven experience at Firstrand, where I spearheaded a Fraud Detection Project, enhancing fraud prevention strategies. Excelled in roles requiring visionary leadership and exceptional communication. Skilled in statistical modelling with R, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and teamwork. Keen to contribute data-driven insights and problem-solving abilities within the financial sector, where he can learn and grow while making a meaningful impact.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Rothschild & Co
Johannesburg
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with a team to analyse a company on the JSE for acquisition.
- Applied quantitative skills to develop valuation models, including discounted cash flow (leveraging my actuarial skill) and benchmarking, to evaluate potential target companies.
- Developed a comprehensive pitch book (using Excel and PowerPoint) covering the business and industry overview, valuation and strategic recommendations for the client’s Board.
- Gained hands-on experience in investment banking methodologies and client-focused advisory services.
Finance and Investment director (Subcommittee)
Association of Black Securities and Investment Pro
Johannesburg
03.2024 - 11.2024
- As a member of the subcommittee, my team and I led financial literacy events to educate students on investments
Quantitative Analyst Intern
Firstrand
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Conducted Fraud Detection Project, targeting Mule Fraud and Spoofed Email Scams.
- Applied Generalised Linear Model (GLM); evaluated outcomes with Precision-Recall Curve and Area-Under PRC.
- Presented project findings to Firstrand quant team, receiving valuable feedback on model performance.
Vacation Student- Actuarial and Insurance Solution
Deloitte
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Built life tables and cash flow models for a Life Insurance project.
- Projected estimates of future costs in Excel; presented results to a panel, including directors.
Academic Tutor
University Of The Witwatersrand
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Invigilation of R (programming) and Statistics assessments.
- Subject tutored: Providing tutoring in Business Statistics and Mathematical Statistics to first- and third-year students, respectively.
- Skill developed: Strengthened abilities in explaining abstract statistics concepts clearly and concisely.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science & Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa03-2024
National Senior Certificate -
Steve Bikoville Secondary School
Pretoria, South Africa12-2020
Skills
- Visionary leadership
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Statistical modelling (with R programming), Tableau (for optimisation), Excel, Word and PowerPoint presentation
- Soft skills: Communication and teamwork
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Data interpretation
- Research
Affiliations
- Member of the Professional Provident Society (PPS)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Sepedi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
- Available on request
Certification
Certificate of completion (endorsed by dialogueSA) of Work Readiness workshop, including:
- Understanding the business context
- Professional etiquette
- Presentation skills, etc
Interests
Analysing financial markets and developing investment strategies, including portfolio management and risk assessment
Volunteering Experience
CSI Project: The Salvation Army Ethembeni Children's Home (November 2024, Johannesburg)
- We are engaged with children at the Ethembeni Children's Home as part of a corporate social investment (CSI) initiative.
- Contributed to creating a positive environment through interactive activities and children and stuff
- Demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community and fostering social responsibility.
Timeline
Intern
Rothschild & Co
11.2024 - 11.2024
Finance and Investment director (Subcommittee)
Association of Black Securities and Investment Pro
03.2024 - 11.2024
Academic Tutor
University Of The Witwatersrand
03.2024 - 10.2024
Quantitative Analyst Intern
Firstrand
01.2024 - 01.2024
Vacation Student- Actuarial and Insurance Solution
Deloitte
01.2024 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science & Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
National Senior Certificate -
Steve Bikoville Secondary School
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