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Education
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CONTACT
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Accomplishments
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References
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Srdan Petrovic

Srdan Petrovic

Dubai,00

Summary

Aspiring Investment Banker/Treasurer with a strong foundation in leadership, athletics, and finance. As the captain of the American University in Dubai’s basketball team, I led us to five tournament medals, including first-place win in Athens, Greece. Alongside my athletic scholarship, I developed my financial skills through hands-on trading on eToro app and internship at OTP bank in Serbia. My blend of strategic thinking, mentorship, and passion for finance positions me to thrive in investment banking and achieve my long-term goal of becoming a leader in my professional life.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Player development basketball trainer/coach

Coach Surge
Dubai
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhancing player skill sets and elevating fitness standards for optimal performance
  • Fostering physical and mental health within the basketball sphere
  • Cultivating a growth-oriented mindset in athletes for peak achievement

Recruiter

Edu sports agency
01.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded athlete recruitment across various sports to maximize scholarship opportunities
  • Facilitating the scholarship application process by advising players and parents on essential documentation, including highlight reels and academic transcripts
  • Acting as a dedicated mentor to clients, providing guidance and support throughout their athletic and academic journey

Summer Internship (Treasury, Custody and Brokerage)

OTP Group Bank
Belgrade/Novi Sad
- 07.2025
  • Observed live FX and fixed-income trading in the Treasury department, learning how banks manage liquidity, interest rate exposure, and macroeconomic risks
  • Gained exposure to portfolio risk assessment tools and saw how real-time market data informs institutional financial decisions
  • In the Custody department, learned about safekeeping of client assets, settlement cycles, corporate actions, and cross-border transaction handling
  • Understood the importance of regulatory compliance and transparency in custodial reporting and client asset protection
  • Shadowed brokerage professionals to understand trade execution workflows, client onboarding processes, and KYC/AML procedures

Head Coach

Jam sports academy
Dubai
09.2021 - 02.2025
  • Led/coached 4 teams within the academy, managed over 40 players
  • Directed and mentored multiple age-group squads, including U12 and U14 girls and boys teams
  • Enhanced player competencies and fitness, monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback
  • Orchestrated practice sessions and formulated strategic game plans for various teams

Internship

Watson and Downs Investments LLC
Dothan
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Acquired portfolio management skills for diverse asset classes, including stocks and bonds
  • Conducted thorough market analysis to inform investment strategies
  • Gained foundational knowledge of taxation and capital gains implications
  • Mastered risk management techniques for real estate and direct business investments

Education

Finance

American University in Dubai
Dubai
12.2025

Dme Sports Academy
Daytona Beach, Florida
12.2020

Houston Academy
Dothan, Alabama
01.2019

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Strategic thinking and analysis
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Performance under pressure
  • Motivation and work ethic
  • Public speaking and communication
  • Global perspective
  • Coaching and mentorship

CONTACT

  • Phone number : 0505610935
  • EMAIL: srdan.petrovic@mymail.aud.edu

Affiliations

  • Honors Society 2019
  • Captain of Mens Basketball team

Accomplishments

  • Athlete of the year 24/25

Languages

Serbian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Coach

Jam sports academy
09.2021 - 02.2025

Player development basketball trainer/coach

Coach Surge
01.2021 - Current

Recruiter

Edu sports agency
01.2021 - Current

Internship

Watson and Downs Investments LLC
04.2019 - 06.2019

Summer Internship (Treasury, Custody and Brokerage)

OTP Group Bank
- 07.2025

Finance

American University in Dubai

Dme Sports Academy

Houston Academy

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