Linked IN Url: http://www.linkedin.com/in/yaseranwar
Experience
JP Morgan Securities, New York
Analyst, Oil & Gas Industry (Summer 2006)
• Co-authored over 20 reports which analyzed geo-political events, supply and demand drivers which were drafted as ‘Influential Sector Snapshots’ in a time-efficient manner, resulting in a boost of senior analyst's productivity.
• Performed in-depth industry, competitive and financial analysis by reviewing quarterly filings, performing valuations in excel to determine catalysts and their impact on key company metrics.
• Provided support through pre-trade analysis and regular briefs on company specific developments, which aided the information process flow, resulted in successful sales pitches and generation of trading alpha.
RBC Dominion Securities, Toronto
Associate, Sales (January 2006 – June 2006)
• Expanded high-net worth client base by C$1.5 million through cold-calling
Permal Investment Management Services Ltd, London
Hedge Fund Analyst (Summer 2005)
Hedge Fund Analyst (Summer 2005)
• Made presentations with fund-specific details, such as: investment philosophy, risk control systems implemented, fees charged, performance since inception and manager background. These traits were cross-referenced with a detailed database of over 1700 managers.
• Prepared reports for the Risk Committee on: initial and ongoing hedge fund financial and operational due diligence with respect to manager, market, liquidity and leverage risks.
• Produced reports which detailed: performance and allocation by strategy, single/multi-strategy focus, ratings garnered by S&P and investment themes, which aided senior managers in marketing and sales of funds to institutional clients such as Citigroup and Barclays.
Merrill Lynch, Dubai
Analyst, Private Wealth Management Division (Summer 2004)
Analyst, Private Wealth Management Division (Summer 2004)
• Compared the annual returns of 15 ML Hedge Funds against their indices, plotting returns on charts, cumulative and historical analysis of the 15 funds under each hedge fund style of investment.
• Worked alongside senior manager on client portfolio allocations according to risks and objectives of clients. Identifying and implementing strategies to benefit from seasonal trends and sector rotations.
• Analysis of 10 ETFs from different sectors. Strategies used when $100K was invested in equally in the 10 ETFs alongside the RSI and 50 day moving average.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• B.A. concentration Finance – York University, Class of ‘08 (B+ Average)
• Bloomberg Equity Certification & Canadian Securities Course (Series 7 equivalent)
LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
Chief Investment Strategist, York Investment Club (Fall 2006- Present)
• Charged with outlining investment strategies for the largest club at Schulich (370+ members). Responsibilities also included training and recruiting analysts alongside educating club members about the markets.
Editor, Investment Ideas, York University Publications & Blog (Fall 2005- Present)
• Investment Ideas Blog- Recognized and quoted in the mainstream media for my equity research; The Wall Street Journal (7 times), FT (twice), The NY Times DealBook (twice as a headline story), National Post (once) and over thirty citations at TheStreet.com
• Featured once under “Most Popular Stories” at Yahoo Finance and Canadian Business Magazine
• Pioneered the idea of the column for York University publications. Write monthly ‘how-to’ and succinct catalyst columns highlighting stocks that are set to outperform market benchmarks.
OTHER
• Proficient in using technology (Bloomberg, Capital IQ & Photoshop) to research & enhance data.
• Recreational Activities: York's Varsity Team & Canadian Amateur Boxing Association
• Dedicated, passionate, hard-working & someone who always brings his ‘A’ game.
References Available Upon Request
8 comments:
Why do you want to be an employee?
Hey Yasir,
I am an avid reader of your blogs and think you are doing a great job.
I am from Dubai as well, looking at landing an internship with merrill in Calgary, AB. I am a student executive at a non profit organization as VP operations and finance. I want to use this experience to get in the industry. i have enrolled for my CSC, will be done in july '07.
Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Regards,
JPK
Its Yaser...
and please email me.
Hey Yasir,
This is Syed, I am also in Toronto and I have a keen interest in stock market. However, I am just a beginner and need much to learn and you seem to be someone with a lot of passion and obsession for the stock market. I see myself the same way.
Do get in touch with me at trance0nxtc@hot.. com.
why don't you want to work for one of your previous employers??You look down on ML and JPM?Didn't they offer you a job after your internships???.....i think you're WAY TOO CONCEITED....
anon-
Just because I list all my accomplishments doesn't mean I'm conceited. I put A LOT of effort in my blog, so it's only right I display the little that I've achieved. Sorry you feel that way, but I'm not worried about assumptions people make.
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I'm still about a yr away from my graduation and I do have offers from my previous employers (it's not something I like discussing in a public forum).
Tx for your time.
Yasir:
People will hate all day everyday...just keep focused, keep grinding...the sky is the limit...if ML and JPM make you offers, why settle?...see if you can get MS, GS, SAC and other top HFs...i love your passion, and you are doing a great job...always remember the price of ambition is the hate, but you gotta keep your head up.
Peace
Anon-
Thank you for your comment. You're 100% right. Appreciate it, Yaser.
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