About
Risk professional with 3+ years of experience in credit and liquidity risk management, credit assessments and debt restructuring using credit and liquidity models. Strong quantitative background backed by advanced studies in stress testing, financial modeling, CCAR, DFAST and Basel III liquidity frameworks. Skilled at translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management.
Experience
Vice President
Columbia Investment & Finance Society · New York, NY
Present
- Co-led a 500+ member student club, establishing partnerships with investment banks, Private Equity and Venture Capital firms in New York City. - Currently establishing long-term partnerships with finance mentorship programs to enhance Columbia University student's experience and knowledge in finance.
Risk Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions
MarkAB Capital Investments LLC. · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Performed risk assessments on buy side M&A deals worth $500M+ involving complex financial instruments including corporate debt structure and credit facilities, reporting information to Board of Directors and ensuring compliance with UAE’s federal regulatory requirements • Analyzed liquidity positions, cash flow and debt structure of distressed companies across engineering, technology and aviation firms using Debt/EBITDA ratios and credit obligations for debt restructuring and debt to equity conversions • Collaborated with 2nd line risk management to develop KRIs and risk controls, prioritizing high-risk transactions through dynamic reports to monitor the impact of interest rate volatility and geopolitical events enabling C-Suite to make informed decisions on deals with sensitive clients • Conducted reputational risk assessments on potential deals across 12+ jurisdictions using Lexis Nexis Due Diligence platform for investment decisions and regulatory compliance
Analyst, Business Integrated Solutions
LexisNexis · Dubai
• Delivered 50+ strategic and reputational risk assessment reports including client due diligence and media coverage research for high-profile clients including WHO, Pfizer, UAE Ministry of Finance, TMT and Investment Firms in the MENA region • Partnered with Sales to secure $4M worth new contracts through market research and providing actionable data-driven insights • Owned several client accounts, ensured timely delivery of critical monthly reports and statements • Analyzed media coverage to assess reputational risks across 20+ countries for multiple PR firms • Created extensive training plans for new joiners and interns enabling management to drive resourcing decisions
Education
Columbia University
Master of Science - MS, Enterprise Risk Management
Loughborough University
MSc, Business Analytics
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Arts - MA, International Business (Entrepreneurship Specialisation)
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