Hamad Aslam, CFA, Senior Manager

Hamad Aslam, CFA

Senior Manager

Genesis Institute

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, Fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Finance
Experience
17 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months

Senior Manager at Genesis Institute
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since March 2013

 Train professionals in financial skills (financial modelling, project feasibility, economics, equities, alternate investments, corporate finance and portfolio management) and professional certifications (CFA, CISI, Claritas)
 Successfully delivered in-house trainings in GCC at leading sovereign funds, commercial banks, Islamic banks, government departments and energy conglomerates
 Delivered co-branded trainings for KPMG Academy, Nasdaq Training Academy, Qatar Finance and Business Academy, CFA Institute Society of Doha and Doha University
 Lead the business unit on Executive Education and CISI (business development, market research, design, content development and delivery)
 Gather market intelligence and conduct project feasibilities to identify new business opportunities

Head of Research at Lakson Investments
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2011 to February 2013

• Led the research team in projecting macro economic indicators, preparation of financial models and formulating broader capital market asset allocation
• As a member of the Investment Committee, I formed an integral part of the overall decision making process for various funds and discretionary accounts under management

Head of Sales at BMA Capital Management Limited
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2011 to December 2011

• Led the equity sales and research unit, which is ranked amongst the top three brokerage houses for foreign portfolio equity investment in the country.
• I was responsible for increasing BMA’s presence and market share in equity business by closing new relationships and liaising with other business units.
• I conducted regularl meetings and presentations to clients and frequently appeared on electronic and print media.

Head of Research at BMA Capital Management
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2009 to March 2011

• Led a team of 14 people responsible for coverage of Pakistan economics, equities, fixed income instruments, technical analysis, mutual funds (SixthSense), databases and operations.
• 70% of KSE equity market capitalization under coverage with detailed industry forecasts, financial models and stock recommendations.
• Responsible for devising capital markets strategy and maintain house view on economic forecasts, asset allocation and sector/stock stance.
• Personally covered energy chain companies; the analysis encompassed detailed industry outlook, preparation of projected financial statements and building financial models (DCF, DDM, Gordon Growth).
• Recommendations, rationale and analysis on ongoing developments communicated to investors through regular reports, telephonic conversations and presentations.
• Ranked amongst the top two analysts covering Pakistan's energy sector by Bloomberg.

AVP, Research at BMA Asset Management
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 2006 to June 2009

• Started with the position of Management Trainee and gradually moved on to lead the research team responsible for maintaining outlook on macroeconomics, various sectors and companies listed on KSE.
• Presented these views to the Investment Committee and formed part of decision making process.
• Regular preparation and presentation of performance review and future outlook to corporate clients as well as marketing pitch to prospective clients.

Education

Diploma, Fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Finance
  • at Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI, UK)
  • December 2016
Diploma, International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management
  • at Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI, UK)
  • November 2016
Diploma,
  • at CFA Institute
  • June 2009

Certified Financial Analyst.

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
  • at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
  • June 2006

4 years BSc. (Hons.) degree in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Economics.

Specialties & Skills

Communication Skills
Financial Modeling
Islamic Finance
Financial Analysis
Report Writing
Financial Modelling
Bloomberg
Leadership
Equities
Valuations
Financial Analysis
Portfolio Management
Research
Asset Management

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

CFA Institute
  • Member and charterholder
  • June 2009
Mensa
  • Member
  • July 2005

Training and Certifications

CFA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Valid Until:
June 2009