Matthew Platt

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT MATTHEW PLATT

I am a highly motivated individual with a keen eye for detail. I believe in the power of a positive attitude and determination to succeed.I have an analytical mind that can work well under pressure, always wanting to learn and develop new skills whilst at the same time being able to bring fresh and innovative ideas into the workplace where necessary.I am team player who is equally at home being part of or leading a team. My ‘right now’ career goal is to be able to use my analytical and financial knowledge within a business environment where I can make a valuable contribution to a successful organisation.I have an inner drive and ambition to push myself forward, possessing excellent communication skills, with a team-focused background, ensuring that essential and effective working relations are managed and developed quickly and with ease. I am able to commit to achieving against deadlines, producing work to a high standard, and importantly delivering against these, whilst always having the ‘Big Picture’ in mind.Professionally, a few of my highlights include- Having PRIIPs documentation I produced for an Asset Management company throughout my analysis work in this area being presented to and discussed by the European Commission MEP\'s, as well as National trade body working groups- Working abroad in India for an Investment Bank on a migration programme- Becoming a professional footballer, playing both in the UK and IcelandOn a personal level, my family are the most important thing in the world to me, and the majority of my time centres around my daughters and my wife. However, when I am able to enjoy some ‘me’ time, I very much enjoy sports – I am very much of the attitude of healthy body, healthy mind and therefore like to partake in as many sports as possible such as CrossFit, running, swimming, football, hill climbing, golf, cycling, go-karting, and track driving.I also enjoy volunteering and fundraising, with past volunteering and fund raising projects including undertaking a “200kms in 2 Days” challenge to raise money for a family member diagnosed with Breast Cancer. As well as volunteering to work on a Lion Research Centre in South Africa, and playing in a charity football tournament in Mumbai, India.Personally, a few of my highlights not mentioned above include- Completing the Edinburgh Marathon- Playing in the English (Football) Championship- Playing in the UEFA Cup Qualifying Rounds