Curriculum Vitae

Dhir Shah

Quantitative finance & financial econometrics

HBSc Economics & Mathematics, U of T (2026) · MSc Statistics, Western · in progress

Contact via portfolio formNairobi → London, Ontariolinkedin.com/in/itisdhir

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Professional summary

HBSc in Economics & Mathematics with a Statistics minor (with Distinction) from the University of Toronto, and an incoming MSc in Statistics (Financial Modelling) at Western University. Proven track record in quantitative finance through projects in Monte Carlo VaR, CAPM portfolio optimization, and corporate valuation. Experienced teaching assistant, headed toward a PhD in Financial Econometrics — building risk models that survive regime shifts and hold up out of sample.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science

University of Toronto

Majors: Mathematics, Economics · Minor: Statistics with Distinction

Western Graduate Research Scholarship · MSc Statistics

Sep 2021 — Jun 2026

Arts & Science Internship (Co-op)

Relevant coursework:Financial Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics of Finance, Econometrics, Optimization, Calculus, Differential Equations, Regression Analysis, Game Theory, Advanced Macroeconomics, Abstract Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Groups & Symmetries

Professional experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Western University — SS2244: Statistics for Science

Sep 2026 — Present

Support instruction in statistics for science students through tutorials, office hours, and clear explanations of statistical reasoning
Help students connect formal methods to the evidence and decisions they are trying to make

Teaching Assistant

University of Toronto — Financial Economics, Multivariable Calculus

Sep 2024 — Apr 2025

Led weekly tutorials for 80+ undergraduates with a 15% average improvement in test scores
Designed LaTeX review materials contributing to a 70% reduction in additional practice needs
Coordinated 15+ TAs to grade 1,000+ papers, reducing error rates by 25%

Learning Assistant (Mathematics)

Kumon North America Inc.

Dec 2022 — Jun 2024

Tailored learning for 100+ students, improving calculation speed and test scores
Streamlined administrative processes, saving an hour during operations
Achieved a 10% increase in monthly enrollment through effective parent communication

Chief Returning Officer (CRO)

Victoria University Students' Administrative Council (VUSAC)

May 2023 — Apr 2024

Spearheaded Elections Code audits achieving 100% approval of amendments
Co-developed VUSAC's first online election portal, revolutionizing century-old processes
Managed 2 election cycles with 3,500+ electors and a record 15+ candidates

Technical skills

Programming & Software

Excel (Advanced VBA), STATA, Python, SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, Tableau, Power BI

Financial Analysis

Monte Carlo Simulation, VaR, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Optimization

Mathematical Methods

Econometrics, Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling

Trading & Markets

Capital Markets, Derivatives Pricing, Hedging Strategies, Asset Allocation

Leadership & activities

Hindustani Classical Vocals

Shankar Mahadevan Academy — 6+ years training

2018 — Present

Advanced training in Indian classical music, focused on the mathematical patterns in ragas and talas.

Chapter Co-Founder

The Period Society JIRS

Sep 2020 — May 2021

Pioneered menstrual-equity advocacy, creating opportunities for 25+ students and donating 200 sanitary pads.