Percy Taabazuing
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An ambitious, self-driven and result oriented Analyst with a keen understanding of financial concepts and strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Ability to perform high quality data analysis utilizing advanced data mining techniques.
Core competencies include:
Data and Quantitative Analysis
Forecasting
Financial Research
Financial Modeling
Time Series Analysis
Monetary Policy
Professional Experience
Investment Analyst January 2017 – August 2017
HSBC Bank
Initiated risk reporting on sector equity, high-yield, bank loan, CDO and emerging market debt funds. Prepared monthly risk reports and communicated the results directly with senior analysts.
Built financial models and assisted with model implementation with other team members.
Designed and presented research findings to clients.
Provided metric reports used in daily reporting and client engagement meetings.
Financial Data Analyst October 2014 – July 2015
DKT International
Utilized statistical programs and methods to design financial reports.
Built financial models to analyze revenue and expenditures.
Created inventory forecasting models for donor organizations.
Monitored and reconciled local and offshore investment portfolio.
Financial Associate August 2013 – August 2014
Newmont Ghana Limited
Constructed annual and quarterly financial models used to estimate the future revenue growth, earnings and bottom line profitability.
Performed compliance roles by making sure both local and offshore accounts reconciled, thus paving the way for smooth external auditing.
Performed time series analysis on various financial instruments and made recommendations to financial supervisors.
Research Analyst June 2012 – May 2013
GIMPA Consultancy Service
Assisted in the survey design of the “Economic Effect of Falling Gold prices in Ghana” project
Used advanced statistical modelling tools to analyze the “Economic Effect of Urbanization On The Ghanaian Economy”
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University, M.S. Applied Financial Economics December 2016
University of Ghana, B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Banking and Finance May 2013
GIMPA, A.S. Computerized Accounting Systems April 2011
Computer Skills: STATA, SAS, R, SQL, SAP, SPSS, E-Views, Excel