Nawar Saba, Intern - Capital Markets

Nawar Saba

Intern - Capital Markets

SHUAA Capital

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, CFA Level II Candidate
Experience
12 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months

Intern - Capital Markets at SHUAA Capital
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2014

o Equity and Fixed Income Sales & Trading
o Mainly GCC markets
o Technical Analysis
o Fundamental Analysis
o Technical skills: Bloomberg, Excel, DirectFN Pro 10

Research Assistant at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2013 to May 2013

o Assisted with material structure for development of Financial
Statement Analysis course in concordance with the CFA Institute’s
Learning Outcomes

Credit Analyst Trainee in Corporate Investment Banking (MNC coverage) at Bank BNP Paribas
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2012 to August 2012

o Constructed credit proposals
o Created financial spreadsheets
o Analyzed financial statements
o Debated credit reports
o Validated credit ratings
o Significantly improved branch’s penetration rate in terms of credit
rating proposals
o Awarded for outstanding Internship performance

Research Assistant at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2011 to May 2012

o Performing statistical calculations on large amount of data on Excel
o This research paper is currently being reviewed for publication

Education

Diploma, CFA Level II Candidate
  • at CFA Institute
  • June 2014
Bachelor's degree, Finance
  • at American University of Sharjah
  • June 2013

Relevant Courses:- • Analysis of Financial Statements • Investment Valuation • Advanced Financial Modeling • Mergers and Acquisitions • Portfolio Management • Risk Management (Derivatives) • Banking Relevant Projects:- • Evaluated Kraft’s hostile takeover of Cadbury and the resulting synergies fulfillment (Fall 2012) • Determined Foodco Holdings and Dubai Refreshments value o Fundamental analysis using the Free Cash Flow to Equity valuation model (Fall 2012) • Analyzed the financial reports of Arabtec Holding PJSC o Examined the key financial statement o Used the Dividend Discount model, Free Cash Flow to the Firm model and Abnormal Earnings growth model (Fall 2011) • Researched the ethos of investing, especially those of Warren Buffett and Bernard Madoff (Fall 2010) Honors and Awards:- • Awarded the June 2013 CFA Partner Scholarship for the CFA Level 1 Exam • Assessed as exceeding course expectations in written communications • Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma international honor society which recognizes Business students with outstanding scholastic records • Recognized on the ‘Dean’s List’ for academic excellence for maintaining a GPA above 3.5 per semester since enrollment • Honored on the 'Chancellor's List' at the 'Annual Honors Convocation' for demonstrating the top 5% in academic achievement per year • Awarded for outstanding Internship performance • Earned a certificate of completion for successfully completing the ‘Peer Coordinator: Training Program in Mediation’ by the AUS Judicial Affairs Office

Specialties & Skills

Investment Banking
Finance
Analysis
Valuation
Microsoft Office
FINANCIAL REPORTS
MS Office Suite
DirectFN Pro 10
Bloomberg

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert

Memberships

Beta Gamma Sigma international honor society
  • Member
  • May 2012
AUS Mediation Services
  • President of the Peer Mediation Forum at AUS & a peer coordinator
  • April 2011

Training and Certifications

certificate of completion (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2011
Valid Until:
April 2011

Hobbies

  • Volunteer
    Moderated the eighth Annual Intercollegiate Debating Championship
  • Attendee
    Attended the Fourth Annual CFA Institute Middle East Investment Conference held in Dubai (March 2013)
  • Volunteer
    Volunteered in the AUS Charity Mini-Marathon Festival (poverty alleviation)
  • Attendee
    Attended the Second MENA Economic Forum held at AUS (Feb 2013)
  • Attendee
    Attended the panel discussion on Islamic Finance and Sukuk organized by the CFA Society Emirates (Jan 2014)
  • Volunteer
    Assisted on-site at the ACT Middle East Annual Conference which focused on key issues facing treasurers in the Middle East region (November 2013)