Mirza Aydemir
A Master of Finance (Capital Markets Stream) candidate at Schulich (Expected Aug 2026) with hands-on experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and econometrics research — from analyzing 500k+ row datasets to building models that improve real decisions.
Experience
Financial Analyst Intern, FP&A
Identified a 60% variance at a specific plant through deep Excel analysis; traced the root cause to a vendor-related machine issue, enabling faster resolution and helping prevent future discrepancies. Built analytical financial models from datasets exceeding 500k entries, collaborating across teams to interpret trends.
Startup Founder and Research Analyst
Built a car value assessment approach comparing the present value of two cars while accounting for depreciation, maintenance, insurance, and inflation-discounting to support better purchasing decisions.
Project Intern
Researched AI's impact on the North American labour market, reviewing 40+ sources across sectors. Executed regression analysis using secondary data to build a predictive model and derive recommendations from key variable relationships.
Areas of Study
Financial Risk Management
Focusing on market risk frameworks, stress testing methodologies, and regulatory capital requirements. Deepening understanding of how tail risks propagate through interconnected markets.
Capital Markets
Analyzing fixed income securities, derivatives pricing, and portfolio construction. bridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing models and practical trading strategies.
Econometrics & Data Science
Applying statistical methods to financial time series. Leveraging Python and R for predictive modeling, volatility forecasting, and large-scale data analysis.
Education
Master of Finance, Financial Risk Management Stream
Dean’s Entrance Award Recipient ($12,000)
Class Representative - MFIN 5600 Institutional Wealth Management
Class Representative - FNEN 6850 Fixed Income Securities
Bachelor of Arts, Spec. Hons. Financial and Business Economics
Graduated Cum Laude
- 8.28/9.00 (A / A+) Major GPA
- 7.54/9.00 (B+ / A) cGPA
- Sessional Academic Achievement List (FW22 and FW23)
- Member of Dean's Honour Roll (FW24)
- Co-Founder, Arise Student Club
- York Trading Club Aspire Mentorship Program Participant
- Secured first place in RBC’s Career Fit Program by conducting in-depth market research and delivering a winning wealth management presentation to the RBC InvestEase team.
Correspondence
I welcome thoughtful conversation — whether about research collaboration, market ideas, or simply an exchange of perspectives.