Experienced finance professional with over 13 years’ experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis.
Relocated To A New Country, In Search Of New Opportunities
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Career BreakRelocated To A New Country, In Search Of New Opportunities Jun 2024 - PresentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
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Vice President Investment BankingInvestment Bank Feb 2022 - May 2024Led advisory services on equity capital injection, debt restructuring and equity issuances, providing strategic guidance to clients in complex financial transactions.1. Provided advisory, project management and valuation services for >US$3 billion acquisitions.2. Advised on capital structure optimisation and go-to-market strategies for capital raise and refinancing.3. Advised on debt and equity financing transactions, negotiating with capital providers on behalf of clients.4. Evaluated earnings quality, debt capacity, asset/liability mix and capital structures of distressed entities.5. Led the preparation of advisory marketing materials to target entities, enhancing the firm's visibility and business development efforts.6. Provided supervisory finance support to portfolio companies; reporting, treasury and banking.
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Corporate Finance – Energy & InfrastructureSahara Group Oct 2020 - Feb 2022Geneva-domiciled oil trading group with shipping, downstream, terminals and power subsidiaries. Fund raising, project finance, corporate finance and M&A transactions >US$2billion in deal value.1. Led commercial the evaluation and execution of over US$1 billion acquisition opportunities.2. Produced position analysis and management commentary on open trading positions.3. Developed a 5-year strategy identifying return-enhancing initiatives for the East Africa trading desk.4. Managed the P&L; budgets, forecasts and reporting for a US$500 million subsidiary.5. Assessed commercial feasibility and risk exposure of new infrastructure investments. 6. Researched new markets, developed financial models to evaluate options and pitched in PowerPoint. -
Investment Management AssociateInvestment Holding Company Jul 2019 - Sep 2020Publicly listed investment holding company with subsidiaries across Real Estate, Fintech, Hospitality, Transportation, Manufacturing and Food services.Supported the group’s investment and funding activities across portfolio companies with additional responsibilities on strategy and operational improvements.1. Participated in financial due diligence, earnings quality analysis, working capital management and investor presentations for portfolio companies, peers and acquisition targets.2. Advised on treasury management and operations, including currency risk management using hedge contracts.3. Formulated and updated operating models; benchmarking results against budget and peers.
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Corporate Finance – Energy & InfrastructureNnpc Limited Mar 2014 - May 2019Supported reporting, financial planning and deal evaluation for a downstream oil group with trading, distribution, storage and jetty operations in West Africa.1. Supported fund raising activities for projects; engaging capital providers before and after financial close.2. Conducted research, analysis, structuring and pricing of infrastructure and energy related investments.3. Project managed refinery acquisitions; this included leading cross-functional teams across Legal and Finance to structure and finance the transaction; working with Engineering on post-acquisition plans.4. Structured asset finance transactions with the origination desk of global commodity traders5. Carried out detailed analysis of sales performance, modelled impact of proposed sales strategies on profits and proposed strategies. 6. Model project profitability under various financing terms and recommending optimal capital structures.7. Developed a 5-year strategy to turn around a struggling LPG business, growing volumes 2x over 3 years. -
Investment And Financial Advisory AnalystInvestment Bank Jul 2013 - Mar 2014Analyst on deals across M&A, restructuring, debt and equity financing; prepared valuation analyses, investment teasers and investor presentations.1. Built financial models to support M&A transactions; valuing target entities using DCF, peer multiples and precedent transactions.2. Analysed target financial statements and projections; created financial models for acquisitions, restructurings, buyouts, divestitures and capital structures.3. Performed detailed market research including trends, key drivers, competitive and regulatory landscape
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Audit And Assurance AssociateDeloitte Jun 2011 - Jun 2013Planned, performed and documented audits and control processes as part of an Audit team.Part of a team that carried out a turnaround of a client’s accounting department
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