Economics & Business Graduate · London

George Walters

Commercially sharp, analytically driven. A 2:1 Economics and Business graduate from Southampton with hands-on leadership experience and a genuine interest in turning numbers into decisions.

2:1
BSc Honours Degree
3yrs
Leadership at Southampton URFC
80%
Top module score (Accounting)
George Walters

Who I Am

I'm a 21-year-old Economics and Business Management graduate from the University of Southampton, currently based in London and looking for graduate roles in audit, accounting, and economic analysis — in the UK or on the East Coast of the US.

My degree gave me a strong grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial accounting, and business strategy. But what I've always enjoyed most is the analytical side: understanding why things work the way they do, and communicating that clearly to other people.

Outside of academics, I served as Vice President of Southampton University Rugby Football Club — managing a £10,000+ budget, representing the club to the university, and leading a committee of officers across three teams. That role taught me more about communication, accountability, and working under pressure than any module did.

I'm now actively building new skills — currently learning Python — and I'm focused on finding a graduate role where I can contribute from day one and grow quickly.

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University of Southampton
BSc Economics & Business Management, 2:1 — graduated June 2025
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Analytical Focus
Modules in financial accounting, statistics, applied economics, and analytics
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VP, Southampton URFC
Led a £10k+ budget, 80+ members, and three competitive rugby teams
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Global Perspective
Spent six months travelling SE Asia and Australia — independently planned, self-funded

Key Skills

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Excel & Data Analysis
Advanced spreadsheet work including modelling, pivot tables, and data visualisation
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Attention to Detail
Careful, methodical working style — essential for audit, accounting, and financial reporting
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Critical Thinking
Economics training has sharpened my ability to analyse problems from multiple angles and reach reasoned conclusions
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Communication
Comfortable presenting to audiences — from rugby AGMs to university sporting boards
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Accounting Fundamentals
Financial accounting, management accounting, and bookkeeping — including Sage software exposure
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Python (In Progress)
Actively learning Python for data analysis — currently working through core programming fundamentals

Education

University of Southampton
BSc (Hons) Economics and Business Management
Faculty of Social Sciences · Southampton, England · 2022–2025
Awarded under Royal Charter 1952
Intro to Accounting & Finance — 80% Project Management — 74% Dissertation — 71% Financial Accounting — 66% Applied Economics — 61% Analytics Implementation — 61% Microeconomics — 71%
2:1
Whitgift School
A-Levels & EPQ
South Croydon, London · 2014–2022
Mathematics — A Economics — B Geography — B EPQ: Behavioural Economics — A
A·B·B·A

Projects & Case Studies

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Dissertation: Leadership Styles & Productivity in Software Firms

11,000-word independent research project investigating the relationship between leadership styles and organisational productivity in software companies. Conducted nine semi-structured interviews with CEOs and private equity directors. Applied the Dulewicz & Higgs Leadership Dimensions Questionnaire as a theoretical framework. Achieved a grade of 71%.

Qualitative Research Executive Interviews Leadership Theory Independent Study 71%
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Wimbledon AELTC: Operational Management & Team Finance

Four years as an Assistant Manager at Wimbledon Championships, running front-of-house beverage operations for 600+ daily guests. As sole floor manager I was responsible for stock management, ordering, and delivery coordination. This role developed strong instincts for operational efficiency, financial accountability, and working under pressure in a high-profile environment.

Operations Stock Management Team Leadership Customer Service
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University Rugby Club: Treasury & Budget Management

As Vice President of Southampton URFC, I managed all treasury operations for a club with 80+ members across three teams, overseeing an annual budget in excess of £10,000. Responsibilities included financial planning, recording income and expenditure, and reporting to the students' union. As Social Secretary I also secured multiple local business sponsorship agreements to supplement club funding.

Budget Management Sponsorship Financial Reporting Stakeholder Communication
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Accounting & Treasury Volunteer — Wimbledon RFC

Volunteer role supporting the preparation of annual financial accounts at Wimbledon Rugby Football Club. Gained practical exposure to Sage accounting software, tax return preparation, and monthly management accounting processes — giving me an early and practical grounding in real-world financial reporting well before entering university.

Sage Software Management Accounts Tax Returns Voluntary

Experience

A mix of professional internships, long-term part-time roles, and voluntary positions — all of which have shaped how I think about financial management, communication, and working in a team.

Personal Passion Project
Anthropic Claude AI
May 2026 · London, England
  • Experimenting and developing with one of the world's leading AI systems, building practical skills in applied AI tools and workflows.
Summer Intern
TRG Screen
July 2025 – September 2025 · London, England
  • Supported preparation of quarterly board materials for Vista Equity Partners, ensuring presentation quality and data accuracy.
  • Contributed to invoice reconciliation process improvements, supporting data validation across multiple client portfolios.
  • Supported development of sales enablement materials including pitch decks and client outreach, contributing to a £500K+ opportunity pipeline.
  • Gained exposure to M&A integration processes through work on Crizit acquisition presentation materials.
  • Led refresh of Xmon user guide, modernising outdated documentation to improve user accessibility.
Work Experience
Vista Equity Partners
September 2025 · New York, USA
  • Shadowed a Managing Director across portfolio oversight discussions, gaining insight into how Vista tracks performance across a large portfolio and manages ambitious commercial targets.
  • Attended client and portfolio-company meetings, including a sales pitch to a corporate partnership lead at HSBC, to observe how commercial partnerships are structured and positioned.
  • Observed a quarterly board meeting for a Vista portfolio company, gaining exposure to board-level reporting, strategic review, and performance discussion.
  • Sat in on internal leadership meetings to learn how Vista prioritises investment objectives, portfolio support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Assistant Manager — Hospitality & Beverage Operations
Wimbledon Tennis Championships (AELTC)
June 2022 – July 2026 · London, England
  • Managed a 20+ person team in a members-exclusive front-of-house environment, demonstrating strong leadership and performance under pressure.
  • Catered for 600+ guests daily, delivering exceptional customer service and handling real-time problem resolution.
  • Sole floor manager responsible for all beverage operations — including stock management, ordering, and delivery coordination — maintaining supply across multiple service areas throughout the Championships.
Vice President
Southampton University Rugby Football Club
June 2024 – June 2025 · Southampton, England
  • Managed day-to-day club operations and led the student committee across three competitive teams with 80+ members.
  • Controlled a treasury budget in excess of £10,000 — responsible for income tracking, expenditure, and financial reporting.
  • Served as the official club representative to the students' union and university sporting board on matters including performance pathways, coaching programmes, and access to sport initiatives.
  • Delivered public presentations at awards ceremonies, committee meetings, and university sporting events.
Social Secretary & 2nd XV Captain
Southampton University Rugby Football Club
June 2023 – June 2024 · Southampton, England
  • Secured multiple local sponsorship agreements, establishing partnership contracts with businesses that contributed meaningfully to club revenue.
  • Organised and led weekly social events for 100+ people in collaboration with other university clubs and societies.
  • Captained the 2nd XV — responsible for teamsheet selection, transport logistics, and matchday preparation alongside the head coach.
Accounting & Treasury Volunteer
Wimbledon Rugby Football Club
September 2020 – December 2020 · London, England
  • Supported preparation of the club's annual financial accounts and gained hands-on experience with Sage accounting software.
  • Assisted with tax return preparation and observed monthly management accounting processes.

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Interests & Activities

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Rugby
Played competitive rugby throughout school and university. Captained the Southampton 2nd XV and served as VP — rugby has shaped how I lead, communicate, and handle pressure.
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Travel
Spent six months travelling Australia and Southeast Asia post-graduation — including the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam. Independently planned and self-funded.
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Politics & Economics
Genuinely interested in how economic policy shapes everyday life — from inequality and housing to fiscal strategy. My EPQ on behavioural economics sparked an ongoing interest in how people make decisions.
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Learning to Code
Currently learning Python from scratch, working through CS50P and Codecademy. Motivated by a desire to work with data more independently and add a technical dimension to my analytical toolkit.
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Wimbledon
Four years managing hospitality at Wimbledon has given me a deep appreciation for high-performance environments, operational precision, and what genuine service standards look like.
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Senior Prefect
Elected Senior Prefect at Whitgift School — one of eleven responsible for 50 upper-school prefects. Led all lower-school prefects (c.25 students) through an interview and selection process.

Let's Talk

I'm actively looking for graduate roles in audit, accounting, and economic analysis — in London or on the US East Coast. If you're hiring, or just want to have a conversation, I'd love to hear from you.