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“I am looking for a job in Singapore, preferably in equity research because I am interested in academic-related work, rather than the pure trading which I was doing earlier at a securities firm in Singapore.”

EDUCATION

University in Singapore (2003 to 2007)
• Awarded an undergraduate scholarship

Chartered Financial Analyst Program (Dec 08): Passed CFA Level 1
• Developed basic understanding of Financial Statement Analysis, Economics, Asset Valuation, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management and Ethical & Professional Standards

Singapore Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services Exams (2007)
• Module 1A: Rules and Regulations for Dealing in Securities
• Module 5: Rules and Regulations for Financial Advisory Services
• Module 6: Securities Products and Analysis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Major Asian securities firm, Singapore (June 07 – Jan 08)
AVP, Institutional Equities Sales-Trading

• Working alongside a successful salesperson, developed & managed sales-trading relationships with several buy-side clients including [CV lists several asset management firms]
• Pitched trading & investment ideas to the London office on behalf of the Singapore desk
• Wrote market reviews covering equity research, corporate & economic analysis and global investment strategy

Private school, Pakistan (Feb 08 – Aug 09)
Family Business

• Worked with the management team to restructure and revitalize business negatively affected by adverse circumstances
• Researched private education sector in Pakistan, visiting businesses and meeting people
• Developed & documented operational procedures, reporting lines, clearly defining roles & responsibilities of staff

Asia-Pacific investment bank, Singapore (Dec 05 – Jan 06)
Equity Research Analyst

• Assisted the Head of Research in completing a sector review of the Singapore Water Treatment Industry involving financial & business analysis, modeling and stock valuations of the major players in the market
• Supported the Corporate Finance team in their research and due diligence on specific acquisition targets
• Compiled statistics on Asian investments by institutional investors, analyzing trends statistically and regionally

Large European bank, Pakistan (July 06 – Aug 06)
Credit Portfolio Management Summer Analyst

• Along with a group of four interns, completed sector research on the Cement and Telecommunication sectors
• Completed the break-even analysis of expansion projects planned by top three cement manufacturers in the country
• Under the guidance of a senior banker, performed financial and strategic analysis of top four mutual funds in the market
• Analyzed past three year returns on investments in Equities, Fixed Income, Property & Gold based on acquired data

Digital broadcasting company, Singapore (May 05 – July 05)
R&D Intern

• Restructured and updated the user’s manual of a key product to task oriented style, improving the flow of information
• Gained technical writing & editorial experience and the ability to compile information in a consize form

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Trading & Portfolio Management (Jan 06 – present)
Managed capital in multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, warrants & funds

• Photography (Dec 03 – present) Developed professional photographic skills; participated in various photographic outings, workshops and competitions

South Asian Music (May 04 – present)
• Fond of playing Harmonium while singing traditional songs and ghazals; performed at family and work functions

Socializing and Traveling
• Passionate about meeting new people and making friends from all over the world; interested in visiting new places