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Rizwan Khan, M&A Investment Director

Rizwan Khan

M&A Investment Director ·Bold Investment

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Professional Accountancy

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 2 months

M&A Investment Director

May 2021 - Present

Bold Investment

Karachi, Pakistan

May 2021 - Present

Originating and executing deals, investing growth capital in companies

Identifying and Evaluating Investment opportunities, Negotiation, Execution & Monitoring

Heading the deals and valuations unit by developing relationships, managing deals, reviewing the due diligence and valuations in order to finalise M&A deals.

Specialize in providing post deal advisory s including purchase price allocation to local as well as international office.

Company industry:
Investment, Securities & Funds
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Director, Transaction Advisory & Corporate Finance

February 2019 - April 2021

RSM Paksitan

Karachi, Pakistan

February 2019 - April 2021

Establishing the new service lines nationally

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Interim Manager, Global Transactions and M&A

February 2017 - April 2021

Social Entrepreneurship Consortium

Karachi, Pakistan

February 2017 - April 2021

Handpicked by the founder of the group as second in command to work on succession plan and global deals desk
 Managing deal portfolio for Founder/CEO in real estate, technology, financial services, education and other sectors
 Working along the Founder/CEO in origination, sourcing, designing and executing private equity deals globally
 Working on devising a global succession plan as wished by the Founder for the multi-billion dollar family office
 Managing consultants, document, contracts and all other communication with co investors and other stakeholders

Company industry:
Economics & Financial Consulting
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Executive Advisor

December 2016 - February 2017

Landmark Investment

Karachi, Pakistan

December 2016 - February 2017

Advisor to CEO on private equity growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions and strategic partnerships globally

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Associate-Financial Advisory

July 2016 - December 2016

Deloitte

Karachi, Pakistan

July 2016 - December 2016

 Headhunted to work as a leader for commercial advisory and strategy consulting
 Lead the market & regulatory research to develop a financial model for valuation of an Islamic Bank
 Lead the execution of commercial advisory and buy-side due diligence for a multibillion dollar power sector project
 Supervised the completion of a 5 year business plan of an investment banking group
 Provided key issue analysis and summary for initiation of a privatisation project
 Provided lead advisory for expansion into the far east market to a FMCG corporation
 Developed methodology for investment management study for a government entity
 Lead business development initiatives, including formation of consortium
 Mentored and supervised analysts, assistants and interns on different tasks

Company industry:
Economics & Financial Consulting
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Investment Director-Pakistan

April 2016 - July 2016

Envestors

Karachi, Pakistan

April 2016 - July 2016

Working as an Associate with Envestors to develop business opportunities in Pakistan in the angel and venture capital finance space.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Managing Consultant

March 2015 - April 2016

Polaris Management Consulting

Karachi, Pakistan

March 2015 - April 2016

• Created and implemented a process that identified, indexed and prioritised 183 issues related to the IT department of a bank
• Leading establishment of a Project Management Office while assisting core banking software implementation
• Designed a detailed analytical plan for environmental analysis at a Bank
• Received two promotions in four months by proving proactivity, excellent decision-making and management skills
• Managing the strategy advice and performance management of a growing IT data analytics company
• Created a resourceful decision-making tool to manage resources for training & development in growing companies
• Designed a control procedure that improved quality of documents produced by 90%
• Trained consultants in using software for qualitative and quantitative analysis increasing efficiency
• Conducted financial forecasting, cost analysis, variance analysis and financial planning for an IT client

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Consultant

January 2015 - March 2015

Polaris Management Consulting

Karachi, Pakistan

January 2015 - March 2015

Contributed to the execution of a sale for a Project Management Office set up.

Designed the procedure for holding Knowledge Sharing Sessions and lead the discussion sessions as moderator.

Trained two junior consultants for strategy consulting.

Managed the project for advising a CEO of an IT services company for entering the Big Data and Analytics Market. The project included:

Financial Performance Review and Recommendations
Forecasting and financial planning
Review of costing methods and current business revenue streams
Strategic Planning
Operational strategy
Risk Assessment
Big Data Market Analysis

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Other

Associate Consultant

December 2014 - January 2015

Polaris Management Consulting

Karachi, Pakistan

December 2014 - January 2015

• Took lead for guiding a strategic planning project of a growing data analytics company
• Created a resourceful decision making tool to manage resources for training & development in growing companies
• Developed internal consulting processes, pre sales, knowledge bank, marketing and business strategy for growth
• Delivered presentations on management consulting and building a professional firm brand
• Researched companies and gathered information to generate ideas for approaching potential clients
• Provided analytical support to projects across all the different functional specialisations
• Redesigned and recreated the business profile incorporating the company vision and competencies

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Other

Business Analyst

October 2013 - December 2013

Vunkuwa TM International Academy

United Kingdom

October 2013 - December 2013

Vunkuwa International Academy is a privately held company specializing in traditional African massage/cosmetic products, wellness consultancy, decoration, design and production of cosmetic products. The company was founded in the year 1998 in South Africa. The Company has been active in Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East.

Role: Handpicked to provide analytical support in all business areas for the growth and restructuring stages incorporating core competencies, capabilities & controls into the business strategy to achieve goals and to improve performance and quality while developing competitive advantages.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Enhanced cost efficiencies and returns by introducing a time based costing model and selling services in advance
• Introduced a highly lucrative investment model for consulting clients to help achieve growth & profitability targets
• Identified possible information gaps in the future to consider for mergers and vertical integration
• Engendered change, creating the foundation of a new business structure categorising services into 3 segments
• Produced a detailed financial plan to employ 10 spa coaches across 5 countries to increase teaching capacity
• Proved an articulate communicator, managing written correspondence for directors, owner, investors and clients

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Other

Business Advisor

August 2013 - October 2013

VIP Links

United Kingdom

August 2013 - October 2013

A Start-up Boutique Leisure and Travel Company
Role: To provide advice on financial and non financial issues of building the structure and foundation of the business
after conducting research and analysis to a sole trader.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Advised on business structure, pricing options, networking and the development of competitive advantages
 Structured the business plan & streamlined the brand image to build a top-quality boutique travel/leisure service
 Produced the written description of services and business profile ensuring the display of quality and exclusivity

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Assistant Manager

May 2011 - July 2011

Green Path

Karachi, Pakistan

May 2011 - July 2011

A Not for profit organisation involved in education and other social improvements in the lower part of Punjab province.

Role: To support the smooth running of inventory counts, distribution, training, internal/external reporting during the post flood restoration of the area.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Succesfully enhanced the bidding process by long term planning and controlling reoccurring preparation costs
• Trained volunteers and other NGO’s staff in a team of 4 in distribution and reporting procedures
• Coordinated distribution and restoration plans to pre-empt problems & ensure high levels of operational efficiency

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Education

University Of London - University College London

September 2022

September 2022

Master's degree, Professional Accountancy

United Kingdom

Oxford Brookes Unviersity

September 2014

September 2014

Bachelor's degree, Applied Accounting

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

Received Upper second class honours. Research and Analysis Project Carried out a review of the marketing strategy of Coca Cola and evaluated its effectiveness. • Established objectives and structured the project to achieve them. • Applied the Ansoff’s growth matrix, The Marketing Mix and the PESTLE analysis model. • Conducted financial review of three years in relation to the marketing strategy and advertising expenditure. • Delivered a power point presentation of to my mentor.

London School of Business and Finance

November 2013

November 2013

Higher diploma, Financial Markets Trading and Analysis

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

A certificate that covers financial markets structures, analytical techniques and trading strategies

American University of Sharjah

January 2010

January 2010

Diploma, Independent Courses

United Arab Emirates

GPA (point): 2.5 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.5 out of 4

Advanced academic writing , Calculus, Chemistry 101, Drawing and Workshop Engineering, Intro to engineering and computing, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Physics 101, Statistical Analysis, Writing 102

Skills

Private Equity
Expert
Private Equity
Expert
Corporate Finance
Expert
Corporate Finance
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Business Modeling
Expert
Business Modeling
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Controls
Expert
Controls
Expert
Risk
Intermediate
Risk
Intermediate
BANKING
Expert
BANKING
Expert
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Expert
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Beginner
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Beginner
CONSULTING
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DECISION MAKING
Expert
DECISION MAKING
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
Performance Management
Expert
Performance Management
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Accounting
Intermediate
Accounting
Intermediate
Strategy
Expert
Strategy
Expert
Management Accounting
Expert
Management Accounting
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Business Modeling
Expert
Business Modeling
Expert
Analysis
Expert
Analysis
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ACCA affiliate
Feb 2014
CMA (awaiting part two results)

Hobbies

  • Public speaking, Writing, Singing, Football
    Selected for a lead singer in a band. Invited to lecture by a top private university in Pakistan. Currently writing a novel and collecting my own poetry. Played in a Sunday League Football team in the UK.