Analyst

• Nov 2022 - Present

Investment Analyst

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

Initiated and co-led business development activities in Bangladesh and rest of South Asia as part of a multi-national team spanning members from over 12 nationalities. Played a key role in identifying, appraising, structuring, and negotiating new investment projects. Analyzed and monitored the performance of portfolio projects in Bangladesh (including senior loans, quasi-equity, and equity investments), spanning multiple sectors including apparel, home appliances, food processing, tourism and energy. Co-lead debt-restructuring of multiple clients in distress due to covid impacts ($40 m exposure), analyzed financial and operational data to determine causes of difficulties, and made recommendations to improve financial performance. Constructed financial models and worked with top management to design debt restructuring, proposal was approved. Tasks included: - Identifying potential investments and engaging with the client to originate new opportunities - Leading the due diligence process and coordinating with a cross-functional team within the organization to ensure process completion. - Analyzing financing options and engaging with client to find the best solution - Conducting financial modeling and other appropriate analysis as required - Preparing and presenting to investment committee, information memorandums and other required documentation - Structuring and negotiating deal terms with client and coordinating deal documentation process Show less

Analyst

• May 2017 - Aug 2020

Spearheaded deal execution and advisory worth US$1.2 billion-plus, including strategic M&A advisory, capital raising solutions to firms in Bangladesh, and corporate advisory services including investment advisory and origination services to buyside clients in the VC and PE space.Industries include power generation, fuel & energy, food processing, real estate development, automobiles, garments & textiles, shoe manufacturing, home appliances, healthcare, tourism, public infrastructure and financial services. Show less

Internship

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

Successfully converted to full-time upon completion of internship.

Research Associate

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

Designed and conducted primary research projects in the real estate and leather processing sector. Conducted expert interviews, analyzed industry trends and prepared reports providing recommendations on pricing strategies, brand perception and potential new project commercial feasibility. Designed and conducted primary research projects in the real estate and leather processing sector. Conducted expert interviews, analyzed industry trends and prepared reports providing recommendations on pricing strategies, brand perception and potential new project commercial feasibility.

Finance Executive

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

Organized accounting systems and financial reporting for an event management company executing 3-4 events per month by developing standard operating procedures for finance and accounting operations. Prepared financial proposals and budgets for events and projects, tracked expenses against said plans and analyzed reasons for variances. Measured operational and financial efficiency and provided recommendations on improving efficiency. Organized accounting systems and financial reporting for an event management company executing 3-4 events per month by developing standard operating procedures for finance and accounting operations. Prepared financial proposals and budgets for events and projects, tracked expenses against said plans and analyzed reasons for variances. Measured operational and financial efficiency and provided recommendations on improving efficiency.