Asjad Ali, Research Associate

Asjad Ali

Research Associate

Group ATN Consulting Inc.

Location
Canada - Hamilton
Education
Master's degree, Master of Applied Economics
Experience
3 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 9 Months

Research Associate at Group ATN Consulting Inc.
  • Canada
  • September 2022 to March 2023

• Involved in numerous economic modelling projects across various industries across Canada and the Atlantic region, that were tendered by government and private institutes.
• Analyzed national and provincial databases to build proprietary projection models for policy-making decisions. The projections are used for the cost-benefit analysis of constructing new dwellings.
• Built an economic impact model for a green energy ammonia project for EverWind Fuels LLC in Nova Scotia. The model is imperative for the success of the $7.5 billion mega project.
• Devised strategies for immigrant retention based on analytical trends to regional agencies, also carried forward this research by conducting regional surveys.
• Worked closely with Indigenous Communities on various economic impact projects and incorporated the research to develop real-time dashboards for projections and scenario forecasting.

Strategy Analyst at Rahat Securities Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2018 to August 2021

Conducted extensive research on Pakistan's retail brokerage industry to devise strategies to help the firm expand its offerings and client base. Engaged with technology providers around the country to increase the speed and accuracy at which clients could receive information regarding
portfolios. Contributed to more efficient and successful business processes that resulted in the firm’s client base increasing by 12% quickly. Built financial models to identify investment opportunities in equities, and fixed income and then presented them to senior management. The
four stocks that I led the investments in resulted in a 34% annual return for the firm. Pitched Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a leading energy firm that operates primarily in Pakistan's gas sector, with significant earnings increases over the last few years, a strong pipeline of gas projects, and a low valuation at the time. PPL generated a 46% return in 7 months.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Applied Economics
  • at Saint Mary's University
  • September 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on the Housing market in the G7 countries.

Specialties & Skills

Consultancy
Capital Management
Investment Policy
Economic Policy
Business Development

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker