Trading Operations

Use my analytical skills from my experience in investment banking / private equity and move into Trading Operations which takes advantages of my relationship-building / maintaining and organizational skills.

Associate, German Corporate Finance Start-Up Aug 2008-Present
· Originating and screening new business opportunities in MENA and the U.S. investor
markets
· Drafting investment memorandums, teasers, and presentations for Private Placements in
shipping and agricultural sectors
· Supporting in Capital Raising activities for European agricultural companies
MAC CAPITAL LTD. Dubai, U.A.E.
Associate, Investment Bank Feb-July 2008
· Prepared information memorandum for real estate investment company in Latin America
· Performed due diligence and financial modeling on Caribbean hospitality investment group
· Prepared documents for listing of company on Nasdaq Dubai
AL MADINA INVESTMENTS LTD. Dubai, U.A.E.
Client Relationship Manager, Finnish Real Estate Investments Start-Up Sep–Dec 2007
· Valued Dubai real estate projects for private placement info memorandums
· Conducted analysis and feasibility studies on Dubai real estate market for projects marketed
to European investors
· Managed European client relationships
SIRAJ CAPITAL LTD. Dubai, U.A.E.
Associate, Saudi Private Equity Start-Up Apr-Aug 2007
· Designed financial models valuing Internet and hydroponics companies in Dubai
· Analysis of sports and entertainment markets in GCC region used to assess feasibility of new
Saudi Arabian financing venture
FAMILY OFFICE OF FINANCIER New York, U.S.A.
Personal Assistant to Financier Sep 2002-Dec 2006
· Created and maintained close business relationships with high-profile key executives,
politicians and scientists
· Coordinated owner’s personal household staff, pilots, contractors, and suppliers across six
residences
· Participated in employing staff, organizing philanthropic giving, acquiring / disposing of
antiques, homes, cars, helicopters and yachts
FREDERICKS MICHAEL & CO. New York, U.S.A.
Analyst, Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions Boutique Oct 1999-Aug 2002
· Valued companies and M&A transactions using Discounted Cash Flow models and
comparable companies- and transaction analyses
· Researched and analyzed industries to identify potential strategic and financial buyers, and
possible M&A opportunities in wireless, software and manufacturing industries

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York, U.S.A
Leonard N. Stern School of Business, The Langone Program
Master of Business Administration, September 2006
Specialization in Finance and Accounting
„h Course project: Valuing a public company using Discounted Cash Flow analysis, relative
valuation multiples, and sensitivity analysis
Langone Program ranked # 1 for part-time MBA programs by U.S. News and World Report's
Finance specialization ranked # 3 by Financial Times
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO San Diego, U.S.A
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, March 1997