CFA Level III · 11 Years Experience

Financial Analysis That Drives Decisions

Investment analysis, equity research, and FP&A specialist with deep expertise in financial modelling, portfolio valuation, and strategic planning for leading MENA financial institutions.

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Portfolio Highlights
$3.2B
Assets Analysed
+24%
Avg Portfolio Return
↑ vs benchmark
80+
Models Built
CFA III
Qualification
Career
Experience
2021–Now
Senior Financial Analyst
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) · Abu Dhabi
Lead equity research coverage across MENA, GCC, and Emerging Markets. Build DCF, LBO, and comparable company models. Present investment theses to senior portfolio managers on $1B+ mandates.
Equity ResearchDCF ModellingBloombergLBO
2017–2021
Financial Analyst — FP&A
Emirates NBD · Dubai, UAE
Developed annual budget models for $500M retail banking division. Created executive KPI dashboards in Power BI. Supported CFO with board-level financial reporting and stress-testing scenarios.
FP&APower BIExcel VBASAP BPC
2014–2017
Analyst — Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs · Dubai, UAE
Worked on M&A advisory and capital markets transactions totalling $800M+. Prepared pitch books, financial models, and due diligence reports for GCC sovereign wealth clients.
M&APitch BooksCapital Markets
Skills
Core Competencies

Financial Analysis

DCF & Valuation Modelling98%
Equity Research & Analysis96%
Financial Reporting (IFRS)95%
FP&A & Budgeting94%

Tools & Technology

Excel & VBA99%
Bloomberg Terminal95%
Power BI & Tableau90%
Python for Finance82%

Open to New Opportunities

Seeking senior analyst, associate, and VP-level finance roles across MENA and global markets.

rania@financeanalyst.com