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Derrick Hubert

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Ambitious and analytically driven Economics graduate from the University of Warwick, currently gaining hands‑on experience in strategy, financial analysis, and operational improvement at One Development in Dubai. Experienced in IRR/NPV assessments, deal screening, feasibility studies, benchmarking, and early‑stage financial modelling. Skilled in translating data into strategic insights that support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and market evaluations.

Developing advanced technical skills through the Corporate Finance Institute’s Financial Modeling & Valuation coursework, with practical exposure to Excel modelling, sensitivity analysis, and valuation techniques. Proficient in Stata and quantitative methods from academic training.

Motivated to build a career in investment banking and ultimately pursue private equity, with a long‑term goal of working on high‑impact transactions that combine strategic thinking, financial rigour, and value creation.

Work history

Strategy Operations Analyst Intern- Analyst res

One Development
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2026.02 - 2026.06

Investment & Financial Analysis

  • Performed IRR, NPV, and return sensitivity analyses to evaluate the financial viability of new development projects.
  • Conducted deal screening and scenario analysis to determine whether opportunities should be pursued through joint ventures or solo investment, assessing capital requirements, risk exposure, and profit distribution.
  • Built foundational financial models, incorporating cash flows, pricing assumptions, development costs, and operating metrics.
  • Contributed to internal investment memos and strategic recommendations presented to senior leadership.

Market Research & Strategic Planning

  • Executed comprehensive benchmarking across regional and global competitors to assess offerings, pricing structures, customer segments, and market trends.
  • Supported feasibility studies, integrating demand assessments, competitive dynamics, and high‑level financial projections.
  • Assisted in the development and refinement of pricing strategies, applying pricing leadership frameworks and analyzing unit economics.
  • Prepared strategic insights decks used by management for decision‑making on new projects and corporate initiatives.

Operations & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Partnered with operations teams to perform inventory audits, workflow evaluations, and operational performance checks, identifying inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Monitored and analyzed KPIs and operational metrics to support performance tracking and reporting.
  • Coordinated across strategy, operations, finance, and development teams to align timelines, deliverables, and analytical outputs.

Education

Certifications & Training - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute
2026.03 -

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Warwick
United Kingdom
2000.09 - 2024.09

Skills

Financial Analysis: IRR/NPV analysis, DCF valuation, comparable company analysis, investment evaluation

Financial Modelling: Excel-based modelling, sensitivity analysis, forecasting (CFI – in progress)

Data & Quantitative Analysis: Regression analysis, econometrics, statistical modelling, hypothesis testing

Strategy & Research: Benchmarking, feasibility studies, pricing analysis, market sizing, competitive analysis

Tools & Software: Excel, PowerPoint, Stata, Words

Additional Information

Nationality: Malaysian 

Residency: UAE Golden Visa Holder 

Languages: English, Malay, Tamil

Timeline

Certifications & Training - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute
2026.03 -

Strategy Operations Analyst Intern- Analyst res

One Development
2026.02 - 2026.06

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Warwick
2000.09 - 2024.09
Derrick Hubert