Matthew Ruddy
Blackrock,Ireland
Summary
First class honours Bachelor of Commerce student at UCD with strong quantitative ability, practical exposure to private equity, and demonstrated experience in financial analysis. Competitive athlete and proven leader with a clear interest in Corporate Finance, Deals, Acquisitions and Transactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Private Equity Work Experience
Lonsdale Capital LLC
London
2023.01 - 2023.01
- Reviewed investment briefs and learned to assess commercial viability of opportunities.
- Developed understanding of how private equity firms generate value and profit, through leverage structures for purchases, and restructuring and analytical judgement upon purchase.
Bartender
Cliff at Lyons Hotel
Kildare
2024.11 - 2025.12
- Managed cash reconciliations, end-of-night close, and POS systems.
- Delivered high-quality, five-star service in a fast-paced, premium hospitality setting.
- Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and composure under pressure.
Rugby Coach
Clongowes Wood College
2024.11 - 2026.01
- Developed leadership, mentoring, and communication skills through coaching.
- Refereed fixtures and upheld standards of discipline and fairness.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University College Dublin
2024.09 - 2026.01
Leaving Certificate -
Clongowes Wood College
Co. Kildare 2018.01 - 2024.01
Skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certified
- Teamwork, leadership, and communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Quantitative analysis & problem-solving
- Time management and resilience
Websites
ACADEMIC PROJECT
Financial Performance Analysis Project — UCD (First Class Honours), Conducted detailed evaluation of an Irish company using its 2025 annual report and navigated report to find necessary information to conduct analysis of profitability, liquidity, and leverage trends over time and interpreted key financial ratios and assessed overall financial health.
LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Maths in Science Award (University of Limerick)
- National finalist — Bebras Maths Problem Solving Competition
- Active Member of UCD Commerce & Economics Society
- House Leader (Prefect), Clongowes 2023–2024
- Clongowes Senior Cup Rugby Team 2024
- 4× Meath County Championship medals (Gaelic Football)
- Student Council member (elected by peers, 2021–2023)
- Trained in First Aid
Timeline
Bartender
Cliff at Lyons Hotel
2024.11 - 2025.12
Rugby Coach
Clongowes Wood College
2024.11 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Commerce -
University College Dublin
2024.09 - 2026.01
Private Equity Work Experience
Lonsdale Capital LLC
2023.01 - 2023.01
Leaving Certificate -
Clongowes Wood College
2018.01 - 2024.01