Simar Walia

Simar Walia is a skilled finance professional currently serving as an M&A Underwriting Assistant at VALE Insurance Partners since September 2023. Prior to this role, Simar contributed as an Equity Research Analyst within the Student Investment Fund at Imperial College Business School, focusing on investment recommendations and assessing ESG risks in the Energy and Utilities sector. Experience also includes a Financial Research Intern role at TradePenetrate, where Simar conducted secondary research and developed a credit risk model, and consultancy work at 180 Degrees Consulting JMC, recognized as Consultant of the Semester. Simar has a strong academic foundation, holding a Master’s degree in Finance from Imperial College Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Economics from Jesus and Mary College. Additional roles include leadership in various organizational capacities and internships in research and human resources.