Fred Tahmasebi, M.Sc. Finance

Experience

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  Freelance

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Junior Quantitative Finance & Data Analyst
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  Data Creeper(Data Center & Analysis)

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  Co-founder & R&D Strategist

  This company based on technical demand for data analysis systems here in the country.The company established in order to design & develop a local data analysis software inorder to provide managerial & decision making tools for companies

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  Pouya Tejarat Boujan Ltd.

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2022

  Financial Analyst & Accountant

  • Collected economic and financial data using SQL and compiled datasets with Python and MATLAB• Estimated project cash flows through NPV and IRR analysis to assess economic feasibility.• Planned and managed capital budgeting, including debt and capital allocation strategies, to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.• Created and actively managed a foreign exchange hedging portfolio utilizing gold futures.• Designed the accounting system, prepared financial statements, and managed tax filings.• Led the annual budgeting process and managed forecasting activities.• Led business decision-making by designing and implementing dashboards in Power BI to provide actionable insights.• Automated internal processes with VBA and Python, significantly improving operational efficiency Show less

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  Governmental Institutions

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

  Entrepreneurial Finance Research

  • Drafted the inaugural national crowdfunding regulatory framework proposal submitted to the Ministry of ICT and the Parliament.• Researched the theoretical underpinnings of an entrepreneurial government.• Explored venture capital (VC) structures and devised strategies for integrating VCs into established national financial frameworks.• Researched the national small business landscape and developed frameworks aimed at enhancing financial opportunities for small businesses.

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  Ghadir Investment Company - Financial Holding

  Jun 2016 - May 2018

  Quantitative Finance & Investment Researcher & Analyst

  • Played a key role in financing institutional investment portfolios totaling $450 million (Private equity, Life insurance, Rating agency).• Worked with financial information platforms like Bloomberg and managed large-scale financial and economic datasets.• Performed capital market & fundamental analysis, equity pricing, & asset valuation employing Pyhton, MATLAB, Excel VBA, and statistical software.• Employed quantitative methods such as time-series analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, Value at Risk (VaR), event study and multi-factor models.• Studied model selection employing statistical methods such as Ridge, LASSO, backward, and forward selection.• Received training in basics of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction and data analysis.• Conducted backtesting of models through creating training, validation, and test datasets.• Employed GARCH and ARCH models, as well as Cointegration and Granger Causality tests, to study spillover effects in financial markets.• Gained experience portfolio construction, optimization, pair trading and re-balancing portfolios and studying causality effects of financial and economics variables.• Prepared and delivered reports and presentations to GIC’s board and external stakeholders using Microsoft Power BI with DAX for advanced data analysis. Show less

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  Concordia University

  May 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Developed and implemented data models using Power BI and Excel VBA to support decision-making and reporting.• Ensured data integrity and accuracy by auditing student records and databases, contributing to high-quality dataanalysis for departmental decisions.• Provide administrative support to the programs.• Maintain database.• Coordinate course and exam scheduling.• Responsible for guiding students during their academic experience.• Ensure accuracy of student files.• Audit graduation requirements.• Assist students with their registration.• Process scholarships.• Liaison with other departments. Show less • Reconciled financial transactions, clearing accounts, cashiering deposits, A/R transactions.• Led projects to improve & automate accounts reconciliation & adjustment processes by employing Excel VBA programming & Power Query.• Developed and implemented automated processes for accounts reconciliation using Excel VBA programming, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.• Provided financial analysis and regular reports to management, ensuring data-driven decision-making employing Power Query & Power BI.• Supported Departmental Directors with preliminary documentation to enable financial fluency and proactive decision-making.• Participated in high-complexity financial transactions and due diligence processes. Show less

  • Administrative Assistant MBA and Graduate Programs in Business Administration, JMSB

    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Coordinator, Statistics and Collection - Data Analyst

    May 2022 - Mar 2024
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  Maples Group

  Jan 2025 - now

  Senior Data and Reporting Analyst (Data Management/Fund Administration)

  • Work with Geneva and other fund administration software for portfolio accounting and reporting.• Provide day-to-day operational support to institutional clients.• Collaborate with the Fund Admin team to analyze and re-engineer data management and fund accounting processes.• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of portfolio accounting data in relevant systems.• Design and implement efficient processes for accounting and reporting.• Assist in client onboarding, including gathering requirements and setting up reporting workflows.• Partner with internal and external teams to resolve issues and develop customized client solutions.• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance processes and systems.• Participate in cross-functional projects to support organizational objectives. Show less