Oyindamola Awoniyi
BA International Relations & Psychology, Wits · FMVA® Candidate · Johannesburg, SA
Final-year International Relations and Psychology graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand, with a growing focus on finance, capital markets, and institutional partnerships. Oyindamola brings a unique blend of analytical thinking, investor relations exposure, and creative communications experience to HISA's partnership and grants function. His work spans capital raising strategy, stakeholder engagement, and visual brand storytelling — skills directly applied to HISA's funding and institutional relationships.
Role at HISA
Head of Partnerships & Grants
HISA Health
Leads institutional partnership development, grant acquisition strategy, and investor relations for HISA's health division. Responsible for building strategic relationships with funders, public-sector stakeholders, and NGO partners.
Professional Experience
Financial Market Analyst
Kota Investment Club
June 2026 – Present · France
Fund Launch Intern
Fund Launch
May 2025 – July 2025 · Exposure to hedge fund structuring, investor relations, capital raising, and legal compliance in the alternative investment space. Contributed to investor-ready materials including fund overview decks and private placement memos.
Investment Banking Virtual Simulation
Bank of America (Forage)
November 2025 · Identified acquisition targets via SWOT analysis, constructed DCF models, and completed sensitivity analysis on implied equity valuations.
Social Media Coordinator
Wits Investment Society
February 2025 – November 2025 · Managed content strategy and social media operations, driving audience growth and community engagement aligned with investment education.
Digital Marketing Analyst
Neo Breed Smart City
November 2024 – February 2025 · Gauteng, South Africa.
Graphic Designer & Public Relations
Two Heads Discussion Table
March 2024 – May 2025 · Developed visual identity, promotional materials, and PR strategy for an educational nonprofit in Johannesburg.
Public Relations Officer
SAIBPP Wits Student Chapter
July 2023 – November 2023 · Managed the chapter's public image, coordinated networking events, and facilitated communication between students and industry professionals.
Education
Financial Modelling and Valuation (FMVA® Candidate)
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
March 2026 – March 2027
BA International Relations and Psychology
University of the Witwatersrand
February 2022 – November 2025
Certifications & Skills
Alternative Investments and Fund Fundamentals
Introduction to Capital Markets
Bank of America Investment Banking Job Simulation
Top Skills: Project Management · Capital Markets · Capital Raising
