Sophie Sadlier
Dublin
Summary
- Final-year Business & Law student at University College Dublin with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and a keen attention to detail. Experienced in corporate finance and M&A, with a proven ability to apply academic knowledge in professional settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Finance Summer Intern
PwC Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed an 8-week internship across PwC Dublin’s M&A team and Infrastructure and Energy team.
- Contributed to M&A mandates by assisting with information memorandum preparation, researching prospective strategic and financial buyers, and developing targeted buyer lists.
- Supported live infrastructure engagements through tender preparation, financial reviews, and market research.
- Prepared client-facing presentations and reports while gaining exposure to due diligence, transaction execution, and client discussions.
- Received a return offer to join PwC Dublin’s M&A team as part of the 2027 Deals Advisory Graduate Programme.
Junior Analyst
Corbel Capital
Dublin, Ireland
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Joined part time alongside my degree.
Corbel is a boutique corporate finance development and principal investing firm based in Dublin. - My role has been supporting the principal and founder with financial analysis, investment memo preparation and various due dilligence work.
Sailing Instructor
Port Washington Yacht Club
New York, USA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered structured sailing lessons to a group of children at a prestigious yacht club, developing their skills, confidence, and resilience on the water.
- Coached youth teams at regattas across New York and Connecticut, supporting race preparation, teamwork, and competitive performance.
Conference Representative
Skytek
Monaco, France
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Represented and promoted Skytek at the annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre, a company specialising in risk aggregation for the reinsurance sector.
- Engaged with industry professionals and gained valuable insight into the insurance and reinsurance business.
Team Leader/ Brand Ambassador
Motel Brand Experience Agency
Dublin, Ireland
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Served as a team leader for a leading Irish experiential marketing agency, coordinating brand activations for clients including Malfy, Jameson and Peroni at events such as Taste of Dublin and The Big Grill.
- Built strong skills in event logistics, people management and problem solving in fast-paced environments.
Maths and Irish Grinds Tutor
Self Employed
Dublin, Ireland
09.2023 - Current
- Provided weekly one-to-one Maths and Irish grinds to Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students, tailoring lessons to their individual needs and academic goals.
Education
Business & Law
University College Dublin
Dublin01-2027
Leaving Certificate -
Alexandra College
Dublin01-2023
Skills
- Marketing & Communications Officer, UCD Commerce & Economics Society (2025–Present): Manage social media strategy, design content, and promote events to engage the society’s membership
- Equity Analyst, UCD Investors & Entrepreneurship Society: Conduct market research and investment analysis specialising in the materials sector
- Participant of Morgan Stanley “Step In, Step Up”: An Insight to Banking
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) Certificate – foundational training in economics, fixed income, equities, and portfolio management
- Sports: Senior first hockey team in secondary school also active in sailing
- Qualifications: Fully Qualified Irish Sailing Association Dinghy Instructor; Irish Sailing Association Powerboat Licence; First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Corporate Finance Summer Intern
PwC Ireland
06.2026 - 08.2026
Junior Analyst
Corbel Capital
09.2025 - 05.2026
Sailing Instructor
Port Washington Yacht Club
06.2025 - 09.2025
Conference Representative
Skytek
09.2024 - 09.2026
Team Leader/ Brand Ambassador
Motel Brand Experience Agency
12.2023 - 09.2025
Maths and Irish Grinds Tutor
Self Employed
09.2023 - Current
Leaving Certificate -
Alexandra College
Business & Law
University College Dublin