ANOOSHA PERVAZ
Financial and Data Analytics
Dubai
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management, and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting, and financial management software.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Research and Analytics Consultant
Ejabat Management Consultants LLC (ZMS Companies Management)
8 2022 - Current
- Conducting intensive research and rolling out 20-40 pager White Papers within 48 to 72 hours
- Conducting research on investment opportunities; analyzing financial statements, market trends, and economic data
- Developing financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF) and leveraged buyout (LBO) models, to evaluate project viability and risk
- Researching trends using Statista, Pitchbook, and various open-source tools to put together infographic A3s within 3 to 4 hours
- Supporting senior-level consultants with economic and financial research
- Authoring one-pager Opportunity Summaries and Business Pitches
- Researching trends and submitting Excels, PPTs, and analysis-based fact sheets within 3-4 hours
- Drafting presentations and reports, develop value assessments, and present findings with recommendations
- Conducting analysis and investment research to facilitate and support the execution of acquisitions, partnerships, and mergers
- Building and maintaining financial models, assist in reviewing and developing business plans, and perform valuation analyses.
Freelance Researcher for Abu Dhabi Govt.
Abu Dhabi
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Content generation for A3s
- Writing white papers
- Preparing Investment summaries based on financial and market research.
Freelancer
Data Science Freelancer
08.2018 - Current
- Coded on Python and R, and prepared reports on Power BI and Tableau using visualization techniques such as heat maps, tree maps, waterfall, Pareto, Gantt charts, and market basket analysis
- Analyzing data using Tableau Desktop as well as clustering and forecasting techniques
- Coded a program in R using predictive analytics in healthcare to mediate hospital readmissions
- Coded a program on service request data analysis of New York 3-1-1 calls
- Built a data model using a Random Forest Classifier to help IDB accurately quantify the number of people requiring aid considering various factors
- Coded and visualized prices of 6 cryptocurrencies on a dashboard for real-time tracking
- Coded a project on predicting region-wide sales in US and visualized the report, using Python and Tableau.
Trade Analyst/Research Analyst
Channels MEA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitating trade missions to the UAE/GCC from USDA, 6 US state governments, AUSTRADE and NSW
- Match-making and due diligence for trade delegations from USDA, 6 US state governments, AUSTRADE, and NSW
- Research writing post-competitive analysis for trade delegations.
Research Associate
CPI Media Group
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Launched CNME Res and Analytics
- Planned, commissioned, and produced research reports and white papers to tight deadlines
- Signed up CIOs and Key IT decision-makers for the CIO Council
- Led and organized teams of researchers to produce complex reports
- Maintained close communication with the editorial team to ensure colleagues are informed of all research projects
- Generated ideas for magazine features with the editor based on research
- Networked with Key IT decision-makers at industry events
- Wrote online content.
Manager for Business Research
Brain Training & Consultancy
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Prepared a Market Assessment Report
- Oversaw account planning, business development, sales forecasting, marketing, pricing, training and hiring of trainers
- Outlined Sales Projections for the coming three years using econometric forecasting tools.
Research Analyst
SADA Business Centers
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with on cross-functional teams including marketing, market research, finance, business development, operations, and strategic analysis for various projects
- Executed Vendor Research for payment gateway solution providers, insurance agencies, and, company formation agencies to be brought on board and negotiated agreements
- Instituted a business infrastructure with a quarterly turnover of 1,000,000 AED! Outlined a Competitive Analysis Budget
- Market Research Projects: Conducted industry research for marketing mix and operational amenities.
Senior Manager for Content/Research Cell
Rasala Publications Group (IDG Business Units Pakistan)
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Directed and operated all content and research studies rolled out by IDG Worldwide Business Units Pakistan while handling full P & L and day-to-day operations responsibility for the SBU
- Forecasted Quarterly Production Targets
- Trained the Content/Research team to work in collaboration with Execution Works, Sales/Branding and Design/ Studio Works Teams for effective utilization of the various research tools used
- Developed metrics used to determine inefficiencies for Quarterly Reviews
- Oversaw production of Case Studies and Fact Sheets on Technology Consumption Trends across multiple verticals for CIO Customs Solutions Group.
Research and Editorial Manager
Rasala Publications Group (IDG Business Units Pakistan)
02.2009 - 12.2010
- Prepared a launch plan for the Research Wing
- Researched industry shifts within technology domain of SAGE West
- Assisted IDC Team Dubai on a Software Procurement Study
- Researched technology-procurement Best Practices across verticals
- Market Research Projects: Case Studies on SAP implementation in leading blue chip companies (written + video)
- Technology Fact Sheets on Industry Verticals
- Close-ended surveys and interviews for research reports and editorial write-ups.
Intern
KASB Direct – Online Division of KASB Securities
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Market Research Projects
- Prepared a competition analysis report on commission structures offered by leading brokerage houses
- Conducted Valuation Analysis on Stock Commodities.
Education
Masters Certification in Data Science - Data Science
Simplilearn
MBA - Finance
Greenwich Univeristy
06.2009 - 05.2010
BBA - Business Administration (Marketing)
Greenwich University
12.2005 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Gorton High School
09.1998 - 07.2002
Skills
IBM SPSS Version 250 and 260
Excel VBA
SAS
R Studio and Python
Power BI
SQL
Problem-Solving
Client Requirements Assessment
Analytical Thinking
Client Engagement
Team Leadership & Development
Project Management
Project Implementation
Business Planning
Operations Analysis
Business Analysis
Attention to Detail
Forecasting and Reporting
Data Analytics
Analysis & Evaluation
Cost Analysis
Subject Matter Expert
Research and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
Experienced financial and data analyst with 15+ years in business analytics, financial modeling, and equity research. Proficient in leveraging tools like Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to build financial models and generate actionable insights. Currently pursuing FMVA certification and holding a Master's in Data Science and an MBA in Finance, I have extensive experience in forecasting, financial analysis, and research reporting. Skilled in analyzing financial statements, capital markets, and asset risk, combined with expertise in data visualization, machine learning, and statistical modeling, alongside strong business communication and presentation abilities.
- Portfolio Management
- Analysis of Investments/Asset and Debt Classes and Capital Market Instruments for Enterprise Valuation (ex. analysis of shares and mutual funds, among various other forms of equity securities and bonds (debt))
- Discounted Cash Flow, Consolidation, and Leveraged Buyout Models, Budget Model, Forecasting Model
- Developing macroeconomic forecasting models using statistical methods and techniques such as ML Neural Networks, Classification, Clustering, Regression, Ensemble of Decision Trees (Bagging, Boosting, and Random Forest, etc.), and Support Vector Machines
- Developing reports using visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI
- Preparing Opportunity Summaries, Preliminary Assessments, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plans
- Utilizing Multivariate analysis (MVA), Time Series Analysis, and Generalized Linear Models
- Authoring White Papers, Case Studies, and Technical/Compliance Reports
- Critical Thinking and Relationship Building
- Project Management
- A/B Testing
References
Reference letters from current and previous employers and clients can be provided on request
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/29/85
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Certification
Data Science in R
Timeline
Data Science Capstone
10-2024
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMIRMP)
07-2023
Big Data Hadoop & Spark Developer
07-2023
SQL Training
06-2023
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
06-2023
Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
10-2022
Freelance Researcher for Abu Dhabi Govt.
Abu Dhabi
04.2022 - 07.2022
Trade Analyst/Research Analyst
Channels MEA
12.2021 - 03.2022
Simplifying Data Pipelines with Apache Kafka
01-2021
Machine Learning Advanced Certification Training
09-2020
Data Science with Python
09-2020
Data Science in R
06-2020
Freelancer
Data Science Freelancer
08.2018 - Current
Research Associate
CPI Media Group
08.2014 - 08.2018
Manager for Business Research
Brain Training & Consultancy
02.2014 - 07.2014
Research Analyst
SADA Business Centers
06.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Manager for Content/Research Cell
Rasala Publications Group (IDG Business Units Pakistan)
01.2011 - 11.2012
MBA - Finance
Greenwich Univeristy
06.2009 - 05.2010
Research and Editorial Manager
Rasala Publications Group (IDG Business Units Pakistan)
02.2009 - 12.2010
Intern
KASB Direct – Online Division of KASB Securities
07.2008 - 09.2009
BBA - Business Administration (Marketing)
Greenwich University
12.2005 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Gorton High School
09.1998 - 07.2002
Research and Analytics Consultant
Ejabat Management Consultants LLC (ZMS Companies Management)
8 2022 - Current
Masters Certification in Data Science - Data Science
Simplilearn
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