Hannah Mallen

Investor & Board Observer - Technology Seed Team at Development Bank of Wales

Hannah Mallen has a diverse range of work experience. Hannah began their career at Broomfield and Alexander, where they gained work experience in chartered accountancy. During this time, they completed three sets of financial statements using SAGE software.

Following their work at Broomfield and Alexander, Hannah worked at Primark as a Retail Assistant for nearly seven years. In this role, they demonstrated strong leadership skills by delegating tasks and training new employees. Hannah also excelled in customer service, resolving inquiries and maintaining a presentable store. Hannah received recognition for their exceptional performance, including being named Employee of the Quarter and receiving a promotion.

After their time at Primark, Hannah joined MotoNovo Finance as a Customer and Market Research Executive. Hannah conducted a project with the Proposition team, engaging with stakeholders to define business requirements. Hannah performed extensive desk-top research, analyzing various internal and external data sources to generate actionable insights and recommendations. Their effective storytelling skills helped achieve the company's objectives. Hannah also gained valuable insight into customer preferences, dealer dynamics, and external factors impacting the company's decision-making.

Hannah continued to develop their skills in the financial sector by joining Principality Building Society as a Product and Pricing Graduate. In this role, they contributed to product and pricing strategies, utilizing their analytical abilities and business acumen.

Currently, Hannah holds a position as a Technology Venture Investment Graduate at the Development Bank of Wales, where they are gaining further experience in the technology and investment field.

Overall, Hannah Mallen's work experience demonstrates their adaptability, leadership abilities, and analytical skills in various industries, such as retail, finance, and technology investments.

Hannah Mallen pursued their education in a chronological manner. Starting in 2017, they attended Swansea University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Management with a specialization in Finance. Their studies continued at Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd in 2020, where they completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Economics. Moving forward to 2021, Hannah enrolled at the University of Gloucestershire, where they are currently working towards their MSc in Applied Financial Services Management, with a focus on Finance.

Additionally, Hannah has obtained various certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills. Hannah completed courses such as "Leading Productive Meetings" from the Project Management Institute, "Business Development Foundations: Researching Market and Customer Needs" from NASBA, "Change Management Foundations" and "Market Research Foundations" from LinkedIn Learning, and "Corporate Finance Foundations" from NASBA. Hannah also obtained the "Financial market concepts" certification from Bloomberg LP. In 2020, Hannah gained practical experience through internships and programs such as the "Finance & Professional Services Experience" from Bright Network and the "Investment Banking Internship Experience" from Bright Network. Hannah also earned a Level 5 certificate from the Chartered Management Institute and participated in the "Summer Start-up Week" organized by Big Ideas Wales.

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