Alya Alangari (she/her)
- Programme: Masters in Finance Full-time
- Nationality: Saudi Arabian
Previous degree: Bachelors in Economics, Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick, UK
Finance sector pre-MiF: Asset Management
Previous or current role: Asset Management Associate, Coutts
Clubs: Investment Management (Student Investment Fund analyst), Middle East and North Africa (Executive Committee, Conference Team)
About Me: Before joining LBS, I worked as an Asset Management Associate for three years at Coutts in London, where I contributed to asset allocation, fund selection and private equity opportunities for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Outside my role, I co-chaired the Gender Network, mentored asset management graduates and hosted the Senior Leaders Sessions, which provided insights into the career journeys of Coutts senior leaders.
I graduated with first class honours from the University of Warwick in 2021, earning both the Shiv Nath Prize and the Oliver Hart Prize as the top-performing student in the Economics department. At Warwick, I held the role of Head of Corporate Finance at the Warwick Finance Society, where I led sponsorship negotiations, organised conferences and presented weekly case studies. I also captained the Warwick Women’s Football Team.
Throughout my studies, I have gained experience in various industries through internships at leading firms like BCG, McKinsey, Nomura, Morgan Stanley and EY-Parthenon. In addition, I participated in summer programmes at Yale and Columbia Universities in the US.
I am passionate about Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and aim to become a leader in the country’s transformation. As part of this commitment, I was selected for the prestigious Misk Ignited Voices Program, designed to prepare Saudi youth to represent the nation at high-profile international forums.
Outside of my professional and academic pursuits, I enjoy watching and playing football. I am trilingual in Arabic, English and French. I am committed to fostering collaboration across cultures and am a strong advocate for empowering women in finance.
Three topics I can be approached about: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030; value investing; public policy.
