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Yasir Idrees

Yasir Idrees

Freelance Financial Blogger

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Development | Logistics Solutions | Infrastructure Advisory | Project Management

  • Education

    • CFA Institute

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      CFA Level 1 Exam - Cleared Finance

    • University of London

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting and Finance (2:1) Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

    • University of Antwerp

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Science in Business Economics

  • Experience

    • The Motley Fool

      Aug 2012 - Sept 2013
      Freelance Financial Blogger

      Wrote investor focused articles for a renowned investment advisory website in the U.S. by conducting secondary research and analysis on companies listed on the NASDAQ and NYSE markets

    • PwC

      Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
      Intern (A. F. Ferguson & Co.)

    • Aga Khan University Hospital

      May 2015 - Dec 2015
      Business Process Reengineering Analyst

      • Identified key issues in the hospital's processes that led to administrative overheads, inefficiencies, customer complaints and quality issues• Interfaced with process owners to collect data and map out AS-IS processes for the Hospital's Emergency Room• Redesigned processes and presented findings to senior management, comprising of insights and requisite analysis

    • Emaar Pakistan

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

      • Developed feasibility studies of Emaar's developments in Karachi and Islamabad• Developed financial models for a mix of real estate assets, including residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial• Developed pricing strategies for different real estate product offerings, ensuring overall competitiveness against market• Advised management on the financial impact of different deals and contracts, such as wholesale vs. retail, land plot sales vs. construction, etc.

      • Business Analyst

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

      • Management Associate

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

    • Cashforce (acquired by TIS)

      Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
      Financial Analyst

    • Tenneco

      Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
      Summer Analyst - Purchasing

      Developed a reporting tool for KPIs, tracking procurement cycles, and cost & price analytics

    • Etihad Rail

      Oct 2018 - now

      • PMO Specialist | CEO Office

        Feb 2023 - now

      • Commercial Solutions Specialist

        May 2021 - Feb 2023

      • Senior Officer, Business Analysis

        Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

      • Financial Analyst

        Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced MS Excel

      Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM)

    • Certified Trade and Logistics Professional (CTLP)

      Dubai Trade