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Essam Mohamed

Essam Mohamed

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Natural leader that likes to front run initiatives and present challenges in a fact-based approach. I like to work with integrity and fairness. Viewed by other peers pleasantly and with respect as I equally respect their work efforts.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Manager - Sales and Business Development

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Dubai, Dubai
11.2022 - Current
  • Sales achievement improved by 170% within 7 months from total 2024 achievements
  • Top performer in current department with 90% of closed deals are licensed new companies - thus providing more value and new money
  • Average conversion rate from leads received is 50%
  • Within 2 years established a portfolio of 5 real estate broker agencies that provide deal flow

Senior Lead Business Support - Dtec Ventures

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided due diligence and quantitative financial support for potential investments with activities ranging from financial modelling to testing products to customer validation
  • Mentor for the in-house acceleration program "sandbox"
  • Actively scouted & hunted for investment opportunities in the early-stage tech startup space
  • Invested $8m in 6 tech companies, average ticket size was $500K
  • Conducted initial screening of leads; review and analyse pitch decks and business plans
  • Prepared and presented investment memos for consideration by the investment committee
  • Conducted analysis and delivered presentation of market research on industry verticals, competitive landscape, and technology trends

Analyst - Commercial Banking

HSBC
09.2014 - 07.2019
  • Advised portfolio of +50 borrowing clients on financial and cash management to help them achieve their financial objectives and grow ROI
  • Assessing financial statements to generate accurate credit recommendations and potential liquidity gaps
  • Successfully fostering and developing long-term relationships with SME’s
  • Prepared cap tables for SME’s looking to raise investments

Graduate Trainee

Ernst & Young
11.2011 - 07.2013
  • Financial Services - Fraud investigation for a GCC-based bank
  • Performed integrity due diligence and background/criminal checks to individuals and entities in Europe and Middle East
  • Part of task team in internal investigations for a regional bank
  • Sanctions - Involved in a 4-6 member investigation team in reviewing transactions of SME's

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Finance and Derivatives

University of New Brunswick
Saint John

Skills

  • Natural leadership skills
  • Efficient time management
  • Fact-based approach
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills in both English and Arabic
  • Networking

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Sales and Business Development

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
11.2022 - Current

Senior Lead Business Support - Dtec Ventures

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
11.2020 - 11.2021

Analyst - Commercial Banking

HSBC
09.2014 - 07.2019

Graduate Trainee

Ernst & Young
11.2011 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Concentration in Finance and Derivatives

University of New Brunswick

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