Claire Leow

Highly driven and motivated individual, with a keen interest for solving complex problems. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as fast-learning capabilities, honed through past work experiences as well as active involvement in co-curricular activities, such as Thrive Social Consulting and joining case competitions. As a collaborative person with extensive team working and leadership experience, I enjoy the process of mutual value-adding in any project. I am naturally steadfast, analytical and comfortable with differing point of views, finding joy in exploring opportunities and possibilities. Facing challenges with composure and proactiveness, I produce good results in dynamic and fast-paced environments. 

EXPERIENCE
RSM
Corporate Advisory Intern May 2023 – Present
• Developed 10+ slide decks by analysing data and distilling financial insights for presentations in Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) discussions. Conducted comprehensive market research for 5 middle market businesses to identify and position them as attractive investment prospects for potential M&A deals worth up to $100M. Elevated client meetings with impactful visual aids and coherent insights.
• Evaluated 400+ business models and interviewed business founders for the Emerging Enterprise Award 2023. Supported esteemed judges with valuable inputs and analysis to identify Award finalists.
Ernst & Young
Audit & Assurance Intern May 2022 – Aug 2022
• Demonstrated audit expertise during diverse client engagements. Consistently delivering high-quality work and being deadline driven led to a priority offer in recognition of performance.
NTU PEAK Leadership Programme x United Overseas Bank (UOB)
Champion Team Aug 2022 – Sep 2022
• Led an interdisciplinary team to develop 3 sustainability strategies, utilizing design thinking and data analytics to augment carbon offsetting efforts for UOB's net zero by 2050 objective. Achieved esteemed title of Champion Team for Best Ideation among 7 finalist teams.
Deloitte
SheXO Woman of Impact 2022 Jul 2022 – Sep 2022
• Exhibited creative thinking through an impactful presentation and proposal on Multigenerational Workplaces, to distinguished executives and judges. Recognized as a SheXO Young Leaders Challenge winner, showcasing potential and contributing to emerging women leaders' growth and development.
EXTRA CO-CURRICULAR
Thrive Social Consulting
Deputy Project Leader Aug 2022 – Jul 2023
• Demonstrated team management by guiding 6 team members to refine a non-profit organization's strategy towards financial sustainability. Conducted competitor analysis on 30 organizations and provided advice to a stronger value proposition and strengthened growth strategy. Received commendation from satisfied client for contributions in strategy consulting and finance planning.
Management Consulting Club (NTU MCC) Jan 2023 – Jul 2023
Associate Consultant
• Advanced strategic analysis and business management skills while participating in the TMT Circles.Life case competition. Emerged as the 2nd runner-up among consulting clubs across local universities.
NTU Hall of Residence 8 Council
Events Director Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
• Showcased persuasive communication to secure NTU’s Student Affairs Office support for fundraising and engaging stakeholders for the successful execution of 3 large-scale hall events for 300+ residents.
• Strategically navigated dynamic Covid-19 challenges using agile problem-solving through the planning process and critically evaluated 5+ post-event outcomes. Leveraged insights to foster potential improvement and innovative ideas, ensuring elevated experiences to better serve residents in the future.
Red Cross Youth (RCY)
President of Nanyang Junior College (NYJC) Chapter Mar 2019 – Jul 2020
• Pioneered in-school biannual blood donation drive, resulting in the collection of 150+ bags of blood. Forged a robust partnership with RCY Singapore to encourage meaningful community engagement.
• Volunteered as a student tutor to teach Mathematics and Chinese for kids aged 7-12 years old weekly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
Fluent in English and Mandarin, Microsoft Office suite, problem-solving and analytical thinking, strong verbal and written English, collaborative leadership, project management.

Accountancy (Honours) Bachelor's at Nanyang Technological University. Expected Second Class (Uppers)