Yazan Abbas, Senior Financial Analyst

Yazan Abbas

Senior Financial Analyst

Catalyst Group

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Financial Analysis and Fund Management
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

Senior Financial Analyst at Catalyst Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since May 2017

- Currently working on a high-level firm diagnostic report for a client entering into an M&A transaction
- Identified firm value range using P/E, P/BV multiples valuation, as well as, the Net-Asset Value approach
- Presented the methods and findings of the valuation and debated the reasoning behind the methodology
- Assisted in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the firm’s overall objective of the SME fund
- Conducted credit risk and fund compatibility analysis for new investment requests by SME fund manager

Asst. Manager at MBLC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2014 to August 2015

- Analyzed market and sector conditions using a top-down approach to identify potential investments
- Valued stock performance and portfolio compatibility leading to improved portfolio returns
- Studied potential investments, qualitatively and quantitatively, resulting in approved annual budget
- Appointed lead analyst in the acquisition of a hotel management firm, project worth SAR 32 mil
- First point of contact with banks to negotiate financing terms and execute trade transactions

Financial Analyst at MBLC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2012 to October 2014

- Coordinated with architects to ensure designs were in line with feasibility study and local regulations
- Created/Managed a concept design competition to initiate the first phase of a SAR 250 mil hotel project
- Played an integral part in valuing upcoming projects and expanding real-estate portfolio
- First point of contact with banks and real estate brokers to negotiate financing and sales opportunities
- Constructed a 5-year budget/project priority plan that secures CF-streams and eliminates bottlenecks
- Proposed a new department structure resulting in an improved work-flow within the department

Credit Risk Analyst at Arab Bank
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2011 to July 2012

- Analyzed clients’ credit positions and gave recommendations to ensure projects financial stability
- Managed client’s credit relationship and monitored their progress and track records
- Ensured all credit-related activities are executed and reported within the bank’s policies and guidelines
- Conducted quantitative/qualitative analysis and internal credit rating on clients and prospective clients
- Appointed to Credit Department - Global (based on my preference)
- Completed a three-month graduate trainee program in Corporate & Investment Banking

Broker at ABC Investments
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2011 to October 2011

- Traded Options, Futures and Equity in the NYSE and European stock and derivatives markets
- Advised clients on trends and intrinsic value of stocks daily using technical & fundamental analysis
- Gathered and analyzed news report based on industry and updated clients on their current positions
- Monitored client position to ensure that their coverage margins are maintained within approved limits

Computer Lab Assistant at AUC Work/Study Program
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2009 to June 2010

- Monitored and maintained the computer lab
- Assisted students with Internet, printing and other computer problems.
- Allocated all the information needed about computers in three different departments: English, Arabic and Arts department

Education

Master's degree, Financial Analysis and Fund Management
  • at University of Exeter
  • September 2016

Merit

Bachelor's degree, Finance and Minor Economics
  • at American University in Cairo
  • December 2010
High school or equivalent,
  • at American International School of Jeddah
  • June 2005

Specialties & Skills

Market Analysis
Financial Analysis
Project Evaluation
Financial Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office - Excel
Microsoft Office - Word
Financial Modeling
Project Evaluation
Financial Analysis

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

M&A Professional Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2018
Valid Until:
December 2012
Technical Analysis Charting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Valid Until:
April 2010
Advanced Technical Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Valid Until:
November 2010