Karin Petrescu
- Programme: Masters in Financial Analysis
- Nationality: Romanian
- Scholarship: E-INFRA Scholarship
Education: Bachelors, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK; graduated in 2024
Subject: Economics
Sector(s) of interest: Risk Management, Risk Advisory Consulting
My greatest challenge when I applied to business school: The sharp change in focus from academics to networking and learning from alumni.
About me: My academic journey, combined with internships at Deloitte, Raiffeisen Bank and the National Bank of Romania, has shaped my interest in risk management and financial analysis. At LBS, I am focused on deepening my quantitative and analytical skills to drive impactful risk assessments in the financial sector. Through my experience, I have developed a strong foundation in data analysis, using tools such as Excel, Python and Stata to model economic risks and provide actionable insights. The Masters in Financial Analysis programme will help complement the theoretical skills from my undergraduate studies with practical skills and personal development.
I am committed to encouraging a collaborative and diverse community at LBS, where students can connect, learn and grow together. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about the programme, business school applications or career opportunities in finance and risk management!
Three topics I can be approached about: Applications to risk management (both financial institutions and consultancies); moving to London; visa process.
Email: kpetrescu.mfa2025@london.edu
