Petroleum Economist

Obtain a position in a professional organization where I can maximize my experience and skills in a challenging environment and be of value added to the company.

Petroleum Economist (November 2008 – February 2010)
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) - UAE
Researching and analyzing E&P opportunities including technical, commercial, economic, political and other factors
Researching background information on countries of interest to ENOC, such as fiscal terms, political climate, main competitors, etc.
Researching background information on companies of interest to ENOC, such as financial data, main operations, key management, etc.
Developing economic models for E&P opportunities
Maintaining a database of E&P opportunities and companies studied and/or targeted
Preparing presentations for management on the results of research, analysis and modeling
Liaising with counterparts in consulting firms hired by ENOC E&P to achieve study objectives

Senior Investment Analyst (May 2008 – October 2008)
Global Investment House – Egypt
Thoroughly researched market conditions and developments
Identified new business opportunities
Carried out financial modeling, developed and presented appropriate financial solutions to clients liaising with the chief executive and chief finance officer of large organizations
Coordinated teams of professionals, including accountants and lawyers
Responsible for all Oil and Gas related transactions

Acquisitions Analyst (April 2006 – April 2008)
National Petroleum Company (NPC - Petzed) Citadel Capital Subsidiary (Private Equity)
Led valuation of assets for acquisition and divestment
Made key strategic recommendations to board on portfolio optimization
Key member of negotiations team dealing with governments, authorities and third party companies
Formulated, implemented and delivered business strategies for NPC assets
Negotiated commercial terms for the development of existing and future opportunities
Led team looking at new venture opportunities including new country entry
Data Room valuation for Acquisition & Divestment related activity, commercial, and financial due-diligence

Research Analyst - Business Development (August 2005 – January 2006)
Pi Capital Group
Assisted the Senior Analyst (Intern), Pi Capital, Los Angeles (Pi Capital Group)
Business Development Coordinate, SIIC, Cairo (Pi Capital Group)

BSc Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics and Political Science (2005), Cairo University
Major: Economics
Minor: Management
High School Diploma: Misr Language Schools