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Yasir Syed

Investment Director

Oslo, Norway

CFA Charterholder and MBA from London Business School, with 15 years experience in investment banking and private equity. Strong communication and relationship building skills and have built a strong network in the industry.

Domain experience

Relevant Total Experience: 15 years

Seniority Level: Senior

Sector Experience: 

Alternative Finance Asset Management Consumer Staples Data and Analytics Health Care Industrials Information Technology

Skills

Skilled in: Sell-side M&A

Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, Capital IQ

Languages: Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Norwegian

Work Experience

Ameen Capital

Investment Director

01/02/2017

 

- Now

(PE advisory firm) As part of investment team, my responsibilities are divided between managing proprietary investments as well as our funds portfolio. Nature of projects included both portfolio management and principal investing, where duties and responsibilities spanned from origination, conception, valuation, due diligence and execution. As part of my work, I build financial models, conduct valuations, sensitivity and scenario analysis, prepare pitch books, investor presentations and related documentation. Key Accomplishments: - Successful exit of legacy assets including a healthcare fund owning a pharmaceutical manufacturing company

AnalyzeMarkets

Co-Founder

01/01/2020

 

- Now

Co-Founder of AnalyzeMarkets.com, an investment intelligence platform at the global level, across all unlisted asset classes, such as private equity, real estate, venture capital and investment vehicles fund-raising.

Arkios Limited

Associate Director

01/05/2008

 

- 01/01/2017

(Arkios is a UK FSA regulated boutique investment bank) As part of investment banking team, I am involved in origination, structuring and execution of deals. We provide advisory services and facilitate mergers and acquisitions transactions through a wide network of industries and a cross border focus in the MENA markets. For Family offices that we are retained, we also provide buy-side advisory services including valuation, acquisition negotiations, due-diligence and deal closing. I have had a great exposure to UAE Key Decision Makers, Government Listed Companies and private equity funds. Key Accomplishments: - Sell-side advisor for an Industrial Manufacturing Target acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Group, founded by Warren Buffet

Education

London Business School

Business Administration

01/08/2021

 

- 1/7/2023

MBA at London Business School with exchange program with Columbia Business School New York

Columbia Business School

Business

Exchange term at CBS at part of my EMBA at London Business School

Licenses / Certificates

CFA Institute

CFA charterholder

01/08/2007

 

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