Associate, Financial Advisory & Business Development
MENACORP
Total years of experience :16 years, 7 Months
- Contributed to launch a financial advisory activity from scratch offering end-to-end solutions with focus on the origination,
advisory and execution of MENA based investments and financing for corporate, investment funds and group sister companies
- Offered proper market research methodology and data analysis to clients and released fundamental research reports
- Implemented reporting and key performance indicators templates to monitor the effective execution of the company’s vision. Performed analysis and issued recommendations for process efficiency and performance improvement
- Managed the restructuring of the brokerage activity through the design of a brand new identity, the implementation of a user friendly trading platform, incentive plan for brokers and trading margins to leverage clients’ investments and boost their trades
Achievements:
- Conducted advisory, due diligence and execution of MENA based investments in Hospitality, Real Estate and Healthcare industries
- Contributed to business development efforts through developing a client base and pitch sales proposal (MENACORP’s total
monthly volume traded reached AED4.5bn in June 2013 increasing at CAGR 20% since Jan 2011 vs 5% for the market)
- Business model transformation and proper management of changes enabling MENACORP to position itself among the best
brokerage companies by volume traded in the UAE (Ranked 1st on the DFM with a market share of 11.5% and 4th on the
ADX with 8% market share/Figures as of end of June 2013)
- Published full market research of UAE listed companies and interacted with their top management to discuss their business
strategy and perspectives. Covered listed companies including Arabtec, Drake & Scull, Aramex, etc
http://menacorpfinance.com/business-lines/financial-research/
Audit:
- Clients’ business risk analysis through industry research and interviews with top level management
- Audit strategy set up, internal control assessment and tests on significant accounts
- Discussion with the client the final audit review, differences and needed adjustments to be recorded
TAS:
- Conducted vendor due diligence on a company on a dual track process (IPO/Trade sale)
- Performed intangible assets and business units valuation for impairment tests considerations
Main clients: HP Enterprise Services, Ciments Français, Total Syria, Quick Restaurants
Business Plan construction, company valuation and benchmarking and equity story development
Preparation of information memorandum, industry and company research and marketing pitches
Ranked 2nd Master in Management programme Worldwide by the 2012 FT Business Schools rankings (http://rankings.ft.com/exportranking/masters-in-management-2012/pdf)