Head of Research

• Aug 2021 - Present

Acting Head of Research

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

• Leading the research team comprising of three analysts and one database manager.• Maintain coverage of 50+ companies and all major sectors of KSE-100. • Cover Economy in detail and provide view on macroeconomic variables to the investment Committee.• Voting member of the investment committees of all investment plans and funds (equity, fixed income and balanced funds) with cumulative average AUM of PKR65 bn.• Advise Investment Committee with regards to sector allocation and stock selection. Pitch alpha generating ideas to augment returns.• Support other departments mainly for sales/ business development presentations.• Ensure timely completion of all deliverables e.g. IC minutes, FMR write-ups, Director’s reports, Board presentations, GIPS & other assignments.

Senior Research Analyst

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

• Provided active coverage on Banking, Power and Steel sectors and sideboard stocks. Developed detailed financial models and conducted primary and secondary research for companies and sectors under coverage.• Advised equity portfolio managers with portfolio allocations by taking into view economic and sector outlook as well as company prospects for specific stocks.• Assisted Head of Research in formulating strategy for our portfolios and other routine tasks.

Research Analyst

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2017

• Provided active coverage on Power, Banking, Cement and Textile sectors and sideboard stocks by conducting research and developing financial models.• Worked on different sectors and added new companies to the investment universe.• Assisted fund management in performance reporting such as monthly fund manager reports and quarterly GIPS compliant reporting. • Provided active coverage on Power, Banking, Cement and Textile sectors and sideboard stocks by conducting research and developing financial models.• Worked on different sectors and added new companies to the investment universe.• Assisted fund management in performance reporting such as monthly fund manager reports and quarterly GIPS compliant reporting.

Junior Research Analyst

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

• Maintained coverage of assigned stocks and performed valuations.• Worded with senior analysts to present investment ideas and stock recommendations toFund Managers.• Assisted Fund Management Department in administrative tasks. • Maintained coverage of assigned stocks and performed valuations.• Worded with senior analysts to present investment ideas and stock recommendations toFund Managers.• Assisted Fund Management Department in administrative tasks.

Intern

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

Intern at the Finance Department Intern at the Finance Department

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Accounting and Finance Department Worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Accounting and Finance Department

Audit Intern

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

Was Part of the Team which conducted the Half Yearly Review of Bank Al Habib Was Part of the Team which conducted the Half Yearly Review of Bank Al Habib