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EDUCATION
University of Ulm
Ulm, Germany
Master of Science in Finance
Expected Jun 2014
Expected GPA: 3.4/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Asset Pricing, Investment Banking, Credit Analysis, International Financial Markets and
Financial Mathematics.
Master of Science in Advanced Materials
Jul 2011
GPA: 3.0/4.0
Honors: Full scholarship based on academic achievement and research experience.
German University in Cairo
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Honors: Partial scholarship based on academic achievement in high school.
Cairo, Egypt
Jul 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Top middle market M&A boutique
Investment Banking M&A Analyst Intern
Analyzed markets and different sectors companies, performed financial modeling and valuations, and assisted
with the marketing and client work; worked on potential sell-side and buy-side M&A deals.
! Potential 70m divestment of an Oil & Gas company in an international private equitys portfolio.
o Performed in-depth research on the Oil & Gas market and its future.
o Conducted valuation models using company comparables and precedent transactions.
o Created a presentation, advising the PE firm that it is best time for divesting.
! Potential 50m sale of a Marble & Granite company.
o Researched 40 potential targets in the marble industry and narrowed down the list from to 6 based on
geography, market cap, and product line.
o Analyzed financial data and M&A news using databases: Orbis, Capital IQ and Mergermarket.
! Infrastructure companys potential 60m acquisition of a Facility Services company.
o Researched 100 facility services companies and narrowed down acquisition candidates based on
financial criteria such as revenue growth and EBITDA margins; recommended 7 candidates to client.
o Created pitch books, presentations and company profiles involving extensive valuation, in-depth
industry research, as well as strategic and financial analysis.
Moodys affiliate
Summer Credit Rating Analyst
Cairo, Egypt
Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Performed macroeconomic analysis, industry research and analysis, financial statements spreading and ratio
analysis, as well as cash flow modeling for banks and corporates.
! Credit rating of two commercial banks.
o Analyzed the bank size, market position, management, and its financial performance.
o Collaborated, with a team of three analysts, writing a credit rating report for a commercial bank.
o Participated in both the due diligence and the rating committees review meeting with one of Moody's
International banking senior analysts, discussing the rating consideration and assigning a final rate.
! Rating of two securitization transactions ($60m automotive finance company and $75m leasing company).
o Reviewed the companies operations and examined the cash flow model for the transactions.
Madrid, Spain
Sep 2013 - Present
Ulm, Germany
Apr 2011- Mar 2012