Investment Banking Associate
NBK Capital
Total years of experience :9 years, 4 Months
- Co-managing the execution of buy-side / sell-side M&A and other advisory engagements by conducting / overseeing valuation, reviewing the transactions’ documents and coordinating with the various advisors on board
- Assisting investors in investments screening, appraisals and deals origination
- Managing the preparation of pitching materials, industry content and client deliverables
- Coaching junior staff (3) as part of projects management
- Interviewing and assessing candidates as part of recruitment initiatives
- Co-leading the implementation of a CRM database across NBK Capital
Executed Project (as of now): Buy-side advisory on a USD 93 million acquisition of a Kuwaiti internet service provider
- Participated in all aspects of transaction execution including financial due diligence, financial modelling and valuation
- Coordinated with the various advisors on board to ensure a seamless deal closing
- Evaluated investment opportunities in Canada as part of the firm’s principal investments, primarily in the F&B sector
- Prepared pitching materials and industry content to support management and clients
- Coached junior staff (1) as part of projects management
Executed Project: Buy-side advisory on a USD 142 million acquisition of a UAE-based IT solutions provider
Transaction Services - July 2015/August 2017
- Analyzed the performance, the quality of earnings, the working capital levels and net debt of companies
- Reviewed business plans and commented on their achievability
- Conducted valuation using the discounted cash flows and the multiples approaches
- Coached junior staff as part of projects management
- Promoted to Senior Consultant on a fast track (top 10% of peers on a regional level)
- Worked comprehensively on a total of 9 engagements spanning diverse industries
Core Assurance - October 2014/June 2015
- Performed audit tests of details covering the balance sheet and income statement
Graduated with distinction
Graduated with high distinction Awarded a USD 20,000 merit scholarship from BADER Young Entrepreneurs Program to pursue my business studies at the American University of Beirut
