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Alaa Hamdan Hamdan, CFA Research Challenge — Local Finals Winner | Equity Research

Alaa Hamdan Hamdan

CFA Research Challenge — Local Finals Winner | Equity Research ·CFA Institute

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Finance & Financial Institutions

Work experience

Total years of experience: 1 years, 9 months

CFA Research Challenge — Local Finals Winner | Equity Research

November 2025 - February 2026

CFA Institute

Al Asimah, Kuwait •Remote

November 2025 - February 2026

• Ranked 1st place nationally, delivering a full equity research report under real-world conditions
• Led the analysis of Mabanee Company, including financial performance, strategy, and market positioning
• Conducted industry and competitor analysis across GCC markets
• Applied structured frameworks (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces) to evaluate business performance
• Presented findings to industry professionals, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Management Consultant Intern

August 2025 - September 2025

KPMG

Al Asimah, Kuwait

August 2025 - September 2025

• Contributed to the development of finance policy frameworks for 28 client institutions, improving governance and compliance across sectors
• Performed gap analysis against best practices, identifying control weaknesses and proposing actionable recommendations
• Mapped organizational structures and reporting lines, supporting process optimization and clearer accountability
• Conducted salary benchmarking analysis, delivering insights used in strategic workforce planning
Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Consulting

Investment Analysis Intern — Equities & Fixed Income

April 2025 - May 2025

Invest GB

Al Asimah, Kuwait

April 2025 - May 2025

• Built a 5-year integrated financial model (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for a major cement company to support investment decisions
• Performed discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparable valuation, identifying mispricing and supporting a formal Buy/Hold/Sell recommendation
• Conducted beta regression analysis against the TASI index to quantify systematic risk
• Delivered sector analysis using Porters Five Forces, strengthening investment thesis
Company industry:
Financial Services

Finance Intern – Real Estate Department

August 2024 - August 2024

Kuwait International Bank (KIB)

Al Asimah, Kuwait

August 2024 - August 2024

• Analysed real estate financing proposals and financial appraisals, supporting credit and investment decisions
• Applied internal evaluation frameworks and KIB systems to assess project feasibility, risk exposure, and financial viability
• Interpreted financial data and valuation inputs to contribute to structured assessment reports for senior stakeholders
• Developed a strong understanding of real estate valuation principles, financing structures, and risk analysis in a banking environment
• Conducted on-site property visits to validate project details, assess asset conditions, and support financial evaluations with real-world observations
Company industry:
Banking

Research Assistant

January 2023 - December 2023

Kuwait University in Management Dep.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2023 - December 2023

• Conducted literature reviews and sourced recent research papers. Entered
and validated stockholder data in Excel spreadsheets. Ensured data
accuracy for financial research projects.
Company industry:
Administration Support Services

Education

Kuwait University, College of Business Administration

July 2026

July 2026

Bachelor's degree, Finance & Financial Institutions

Kuwait

GPA (point): 3.76 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.76 out of 4

Final-year Finance student at Kuwait University with a strong track record of academic excellence and hands-on experience in equity research, financial modelling, and investment analysis. Winner of the CFA Institute Research Challenge (Kuwait), reflecting a high level of dedication, discipline, and commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning, with the ambition to continuously develop technical and analytical skills. Seeking a Financial Analyst role to contribute rigor, reliability, and consistent performance in a demanding professional environment.

Skills

FINANCE

Intermediate

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Intermediate

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL

Intermediate

ANALYTICAL THINKING

Intermediate

QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS

Intermediate

STANDARD DEVIATION

Intermediate

REGRESSION ANALYSIS

Intermediate

FINANCIAL MODELING

Intermediate

INVESTMENTS

Intermediate

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Intermediate

DETAIL ORIENTED

Intermediate

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

Intermediate

PROACTIVITY

Intermediate

SECURITIES RESEARCH

Intermediate

STRONG WORK ETHIC

Intermediate

Languages

English

Intermediate

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CFA Institute Research Challenge
CFA Institute
May 2026
Training
Management Consulting
KPMG - Kuwait
Aug 2025

Hobbies and interests

Sudoku / Volleyball