Imad El Kadi, CFA

Experience

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  Lebanese American University

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Student Assistant

  Provided assistance to the hospitality department.

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  Middle East Airline

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Intern

  Assisted the different departments in their day to day activities. Gained insight on how airlines manage their returns, costs and inventories.oversaw data entree processes and communication with different MEA agents throughout the country.

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  Bank of Beirut

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Intern

  Gained insight on day to day banking operationsGained knowledge of different financial products

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  Risk Management Co

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

  Finance Intern

  assisting both the Finance and accounting departments in their day to day activities. Tasks given by the finance department: - review accuracy of assumptions in asset valuation projects. - monitor relevant Financial news Tasks given by the accounting department- data entry of journal transactions into the accounting system- reconciliation of accounts between Risk management's accounting records and the accounts of their clients/suppliers- assistance in the consolidation of Risk management's multiple subsidiaries. Show less

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  KPMG Lebanon

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Audit Associate
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  MENA Research Partners

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Prepare or supervise the preparation of business valuations, business plans, feasibility studies & feasibility reviews in order to assess the financial viability of clients’ projects and businesses in the MENA region.• Write pitchbooks and investment teasers for corporate clients looking to raise debt or equity capital from prospective investors or creditors.• Liaise with leading MENA private equity firms on their respective transactions. We act as an extension to their analyst team and assist them throughout the deal cycle. Average deal size of $50-100 million.• Interact with client’s corporate development team and actuaries to determine modeling assumptions.• Initiate coverage on leading listed companies in Egypt as part of MRP’s white labelling equity research business.• Mentor, train and supervise junior analysts while operating under tight deadlines. Show less • Conduct feasibility studies and determine primary investment indicators (IRR, NPV etc..) for upcoming projects in the MENA Region.• Develop/update road show presentations for investment banks and private equity firms.• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis across various sectors.• Perform both income and market based equity valuations.• Stress testing assumptions by conducting sensitivity and scenario analysis.• Relevant financial modeling experience span across many sectors including F&B, Hospitality, real estate, retail, digital, industrial, construction, healthcare, education and financial services.• Conduct valuation based on comparable companies and precedent transactions, relying on efficient screening techniques from business intelligence providers such as capital IQ and Thomson Reuters.• Perform detailed market assessments in order to identify gaps and investment opportunities.• Maintain comprehensive internal databases of precedent private equity & M&A transactions.• Gather and read daily newsletter to stay up to date on latest business news. Show less

  • Senior Associate - Financial Practice

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Associate - Financial Practice

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Analyst - Financial Practice

    Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
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  AM CAPITAL LLC

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2024

  • Build dynamic and complex financial models and develop detailed 5/10 years financial plans outlining the companies’ envisaged future financial performance and growth potential.• Conduct company valuations using different techniques including DCF, SOTP, trading comparable and precedent transactions.• Prepare investment presentations and legal documents including the Information Memorandum, Term Sheets, LOI, etc. in addition to reviewing SPAs• Engage actively in the due diligence process on deals and assess the status of existing investments. Show less

  • VP Investment Banking

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Associate Investment Banking

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2022