Suzan Faidah, Research, Senior Officer

Suzan Faidah

Research, Senior Officer

Economic Cities & Special Zones Authority

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
10 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 3 Months

Research, Senior Officer at Economic Cities & Special Zones Authority
  • Saudi Arabia - Rabigh
  • My current job since November 2017
Executive/ Analysis Support, Division of Economic Development at Economic Cities & Special Zone Authority
  • Saudi Arabia - Rabigh
  • My current job since April 2016

 Monitored the progress of the ECs through analyzing the master developers’ (MDs) project updates and financial reports. The outcome of the analysis was submitted as a report to the divisional heads summarizing the current direction and focus for the MDs regarding the ECs, the key projects and their current progress; and highlighting any issue that requires attention from ECA side.
 Researched best practice organization development trends. The findings were used by department head to draft divisional structure and staffing plans in line with future needs. The final draft was submitted to management.
 Worked with various division leads to formulate their project presentations. The final document was presented to the Board of Directors, and used to track year round divisional progress.
 Supported division leads to develop a tool for project rolling plan. This tool was used to develop a detailed 24 months plan which helped in tracking the projects’ progress, prioritizing all related tasks, and tackling any upcoming obstacles that may result in delaying the project deliverables. a weekly report was submitted to the management team.

Administrative/ Analysis Support at Economic Cities Authority
  • Saudi Arabia
  • May 2014 to April 2016

 Studied the proposed “value offering” of special trade zones inside the EC’s by analyzing global market offerings. The key learnings were used to recommend product and service mix, along with regulatory refinements, to help fortify the business case.
 Benchmarked the EC’s industrial land pricing tariff offering with local and regional zones to create a comparable data table. The resulting analysis was used to recommend enhancement to the MDs industrial pricing strategy.
 Supported project lead to develop divisional dashboard tool for the EC’s. The dashboard was a key tool used internally to understand the quarterly on-ground development for the various EC’s.
 Worked with vertical leads to complete the division’s annual report. The report highlighted achievements, challenges and future recommendations for various functional tracks. The document was submitted to the Royal Court.
 Supported department leads in developing and drafting the travel budget; based on tracking and analyzing the traveling trend of the previous years. The final draft was submitted to the management.

Trainee for Internship at National Commercial Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2013 to December 2013

it was Graduation requirement.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at Effat University
  • May 2020

-Holding Masters in Science of Finance. -Wrote a Thesis on Investors Risk Aversion in Emerging Markets- a Study of the Saudi Market. -Had full-scholarship for the two years program.

Bachelor's degree, Psychology
  • at Effat University
  • January 2014

Had 2 scholarships during college years, the first one was provided by Effat University, and the second one is MOHE"Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship"

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at 27th high school
  • June 2008

Specialties & Skills

Financial Analysis
Fast Learning
Working Under Pressure
Planning
Good social skills
mba finance
primavera p6
planning
Financial Analysis
microsoft powerpoint
planning and organizing
analysis
portfolio management
teamwork
Microsoft Office Usage
Doing Research
Business Analysis
Analytical Skills
Fast Learning

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Financial Modeling Using Excel (Training)
Training Institute:
Skillcentrics Solutions Cimpany
Date Attended:
November 2016
Duration:
15 hours
The Role of Global Markets (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Accounting 101: Guide to Business Accounting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Accounting 102: Guide to Business Accounting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
The Power of Macroeconomic: Economicc Principles in the Real World (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
MS Excel: Jump-Start to Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
the Language and Tools of Financial Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Become a Business Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Primavera P6 Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Economic Cities Authority
Date Attended:
November 2014
Duration:
12 hours
Fundamentals of Business Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Financial Modeling Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Foundations of Business Strategy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Signature Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2009
Valid Until:
November 2009
Advanced Personal Analysis by Color (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
October 2009
Strength Of Self Confidence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009
Valid Until:
December 2009
Self Healing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010

Hobbies

  • Crocheting
  • Cooking
  • Reading