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Taha Laique MONTREAL, QC, CANADA H3C 0L5

acgxe3@r.postjobfree.com

1-514-***-****

Education

CAIA Level II Candidate 06/2014 - Present

• Expected to take the CAIA Level II exam on March 2, 2015.

McGill University 09/2009 – 04/2011

• Graduate Diploma in Management

• GPA: 3.56/4.00

• Relevant Courses: Investment Analysis, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Finance,

Economics, Financial Accounting, Business and Corporate Strategy

The University of Western Ontario 09/2003 –

04/2007

Bachelor of Arts; Major in Psychology; Minor in Sociology

Professional Experience

Castle Hall Alternatives: Senior Analyst 10/2012 - Present

• Lead operational due diligence reviews on asset managers and their products, which often include hedge

funds, private equity funds, managed accounts and funds of funds.

• Attend due diligence meetings with asset managers and their service providers. Meetings are focused on

portfolio valuation controls and procedures, trading controls, asset transfer controls, fund / management

company structure and other aspects of an asset manager’s operational infrastructure.

• Primary responsibilities include writing highly technical operational due diligence reports for

institutional clientele. Each report outlines the key strengths and weaknesses of the aforementioned

areas of an asset manager’s operational infrastructure.

• Other responsibilities include the review and analysis of offering documentation, audited financial

statements, due diligence questionnaires, compliance manuals, business continuity plans and general

marketing materials.

• Previous operational due diligence reviews have included intensely complex firms in various stages of

growth and across broad spectrum of alternative investment mandates, including: private equity,

distressed credit, opportunistic and event-driven equity, venture capital and systematic strategies.

Abarcav Risk Capital Inc.: Trading Analyst 06/2011 – 09/2012

• Analyzed market trends and leveraged strong knowledge of asset classes to determine investment

strategies. Performed analysis to predict market fluctuations and minimize losses and capitalize on

market movement.

• Researched and analyzed large amounts of data from fixed income, foreign exchange and futures

markets; compiled information from disparate sources and presented findings to Senior Traders for

development of investment strategies.

• Assisted Senior Trader by ensuring proper trade execution and confirmation of trades in the fixed

income and derivatives markets. Oversaw trade volume ranging from 20-50 trades per day.

5i Strategic Affairs: Research Analyst 09/2010 – 6/2012

• Performed market and industry research for clients in consumer and retail sectors. Evaluated industry

trends and client positioning to develop strategic business plans.

• Wrote detailed reports outlining key findings and made recommendations to key decision makers.

Skills & Interests

• Operational Due Diligence, Alternative Investments, Valuation, Research, Data Analysis, Relationship

Management

• Hindi (fluent proficiency), French (professional proficiency) and Arabic (elementary proficiency)

• Music enthusiast, amateur photographer, food aficionado and avid traveler

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