Kyan Simpson
Driven by numbers. Mathematics and Economics student at Amherst College with hands-on experience in investment banking and private equity across New York and beyond.
Honorary Academic Scholar from Harrow School with straight A* grades in Maths, Economics, and Physics. Passionate about financial markets, development economics, and building a career in finance.
Experience
Incoming 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst. New York.
Summer 2025 Private Equity Analyst. New York.
Private Equity Analyst. Remote. Sep - Dec 2024.
Economic Research Analyst. Feb - Aug 2024.
Education
BA Mathematics & Economics. Class of 2027. Math Peer Tutor.
A-Levels: Maths (A*), Economics (A*), Physics (A*), Geography (A). Honorary Academic Scholar.
11 A*s at GCSE. Academic Scholar. UKMT Maths Challenge 'Best in School'. 2017-2021.
Activities & More
Category 1 Academy (highest UK level). Captain of Premier League Cup team. 2014-2019.
Winner of Iber Cup tournaments. Top scorer at Harrow School. 196 career goals, 148 assists.
Member at Amherst College. Club Rugby and Club Soccer.
Head of Harrow Afro-Caribbean Society. NCH Economics Essay Prize. Silver Duke of Edinburgh.
Now
Currently in my junior year at Amherst College, diving deep into development economics and financial globalization. Taking courses that bridge quantitative analysis with real-world economic policy.
Preparing for my upcoming summer at MiddleGround Capital in New York, where I'll be gaining hands-on private equity experience. Looking forward to applying classroom knowledge to live deal analysis.
Outside academics, staying active with club rugby and soccer, and continuing to mentor peers in mathematics. Always eager to connect with professionals in finance and learn from their experiences.
Connect
Reach me at LinkedIn or ksimpson27@amherst.edu.