Muhammad  Ahmer CFA, Head of Research

Muhammad Ahmer CFA

Head of Research

Alawwal Invest

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
19 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 6 Months

Head of Research at Alawwal Invest
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2018
Asset Management at Wasatah Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2016 to November 2018

• Responsible for management & performance of Equity funds & Research.
• Do PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technology) & Market analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation of required reports and forecasts and present them or recommend their adoption to the Investment Committee, Fund Board or Company’s Board.
• Oversee key aspects of the investment process including overall asset allocation, portfolio rebalancing, risk management, portfolio compliance.
• Review and update investment process, develop, recommend, implements and monitors the asset management policies and strategies for the department.
• Ensure that the investment process, risk management disciplines are adequate to deliver the agreed performance on underlying investments.
• Appraise the activities of the department according to strategies and objectives, and monitor and evaluate performance.
• Transforms the department by enhancing the fund management & research capabilities of team members.
• Select or approve the selection and training of team members.
• Establish lines of control and delegate responsibilities to subordinate staff.
• Manage and direct the department to achieve optimum profitability and effective use of business assets and human resources.
• Provide overall direction and management of department, including personnel, technological resources and assets.
• Ensure all the department’s activities comply with relevant laws & regulations and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the CEO.

Senior Portfolio Manager at Riyad Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2015 to July 2016

Managed assets of the money market funds (AUM~$1bn

Senior Investment Analyst at Riyad Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2011 to January 2015

• Performed in-depth fundamental research on listed Banks

Investment Analyst at Riyad Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2008 to December 2010

• Performed in-depth fundamental research on listed Building & Construction and Industrial Investment

Assistant Manager at Riyad Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2008 to September 2008

Assisted the management in the initial feasibility stage of establishing the RAFAL Real Estate Fund.
•Performed in-depth fundamental research on listed Banks, Real Estate, Building & Construction and Industrial Investment sectors for 5 local equity funds & DPMs with combined AUM of around $4b.
•Quality and quantity of work earned two promotions in 2 years.
•Undertook detailed analysis of a company's business and financial position; including DCF,

Senior Research Analyst at BMA Capital
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2007 to March 2008

Conducted in-depth fundamental research on listed Banks.

Investment Analyst at National Investment Trust Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2007 to November 2007

Performed in-depth fundamental analysis on listed companies in Oil & Gas and Engineering sectors.

Financial Analyst at International Brands (Pvt) Ltd
  • Other
  • June 2006 to January 2007

as a member on the board of P&G for Joint Business Planning.
•Project manager of “Cash Management System”.
•Prepared financial feasibility of the combined projects of P&G & IBL to enhance profitability.
•Conducted financial & operational Audit of major IBL branches.

Senior Officer at Pakistan State Oil
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 2004 to May 2006

Performed Risk Evaluation of the company’s customers.
•Conducted audit of Company operated outlets, storage locations & departments.
•Performed a system audit of General Accounts’ department on SAP.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at Institute of Business Administration Karachi
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

Interviewing
Software Engineering
Banking
Programming
ASSET MANAGEMENT
BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
DIRECTING
EQUITIES
FINANCIAL
HUMAN RESOURCES
MARKET ANALYSIS
MONITORS
RESEARCH

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

CFA Charter (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2008
Valid Until:
June 2018