Research Analyst

Alaa Haggi Abusahmin

Location: London, UK Date of Birth: 11th December 1974 (USA)

Email: **********@*****.*** Nationalities: Libyan, American, & British

Tel: +44-774*-***-*** Marital Status: Married

Gender: Male Children: 3 (Ages: 9, 8, and 5)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A versatile, experienced and highly motivated professional who benefits from 15 years’ of experience in sovereign wealth fund, is multi-lingual and holds a BA (Hons) in Economics. Embraces new challenges with enthusiasm and a consistent drive for improvement and is adept at identifying and formulating proposals for development.

OBJECTIVE

Keen to secure a challenging and fulfilling new role which will utilise all existing expertise while providing scope for continued professional development and growth in the future. Willing to relocate / travel as required for the correct role.

KEY EXPERTISE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Research & Analysis

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Initiative & Independent Thought

Investment Monitoring

Time Management & Organisation

Collaborative Team Work

Specifically identified and selected by Head of Risk within FM Capital Partners for assignment to his department in 2013; based on positive impression made during rotation

Proposed to the CEO of FM Capital Partners the launch of an Islamic compliance fund (known as Sukuk Fund) which was appreciated and accepted; undertook a key role within the team assigned to create the fund

Devised and implemented a working plan for Libtra Tours which defined a specified all tasks and deadlines and encompassed a follow-up mechanism; gained recognition for success of system from manager and system was rolled-out across other tours

Proposed formation of a research team within dept. of National Oil Company; a suggestion which was accepted and actioned

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb15 – Present Libya Africa Portfolio (LAP), UK Sovereign Wealth Fund Research Analyst (working remotely from home)

Conducting macroeconomic and Industry research

Feb 10 – Feb 15 FM Capital Partners Ltd, UK Asset Management External Secondment

Undertaking the intensive and comprehensive 2 year financial education program offered by FM Capital Partners in collaboration with lecturers from professional and academic backgrounds (2010 -2011)

oCompleting study in areas incl. Quantitative Methods, Equity, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, Alternative Investments and Asset Management

Fulfilling a rotation program of 2 months per assignment within each of the following desks: Risk Management; Operations; Research; Event-Driven Fund; Equity Fund and Fixed Income Fund (2012)

oAccruing expertise in multiple disciplines and allowing for informed decision making on course of future career

Assuming a role within the risk management team (2013) with responsibility for conducting daily monitoring of risk limits (via Sophis financial software system) of the company’s funds that were set as part of risk governance framework designed by the company

oHolding weekly meetings with fund managers of assigned funds to discuss performance, risk and strategies before submitting briefing reports to head of risk management

Transferring, on the basis of a submitted proposal to launch a Sukuk fund (Islamic compliance fund), to work with one of the company’s fixed income fund managers to create a buy and hold USD denominated Sukuk fund (2014) based on the performance of fundamental and technical analysis using Bloomberg and Excel models

May 07 – Feb 10 Libya Africa Portfolio (LAP), Libya Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Monitoring Officer

Responsible for the evaluation and assessment of the performance of LAP’s investments in fund of funds (an investment vehicle in hedge funds)

Compiling and reviewing reports received from fund managers detailing the performance of investments in order to evaluate progress and track returns on a month on month basis

Preparing and submitting brief summaries of performance to Head of Dept., identifying and suggesting potential changes where required and raising any concerns promptly in order to minimise loss

May 05 – May 07 Libya Foreign Investment Company (LFICO), Libya Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Monitoring Officer

Accountable for the ongoing monitoring of a commercial real estate investment owned by LFICO located in London incl. tracking of monthly rental income, tenancy agreements and maintenance / refurbishment works

Reviewing reports provided by management company of the building and discussing arising issues with head of department before delivering feedback to management company

Conducting industry research on various topics incl. Islamic banking

Sep 04 – Apr 05 Libtra Tours, Libya Tourism Administrator

Taking part in servicing the company’s contract with MSC, one of the biggest cruising companies in Europe, including planning, organising and coordination of several one day trips to 3 different destinations in Libya for up to 800 tourists per excursion

Meet and accompanying representatives of foreign tourism companies to tourist attractions throughout Libya providing robust public relations support

Jan 00 – Feb 04 Alitalia, Tripoli Int. Airport, Libya Aviation Passenger Service Agent

Responsible for handling all aspects of customer check-in, reservations and passenger assistance as well as for contributing to the supervision of ground handling activities such as preparation of load sheet, baggage loading and fuelling etc.

Nov 99 – Dec 99 National Institution for Tourism Tourism Public Relations Officer

Accountable for the promotion of tourism to Libya, arranging and organising participation in major industry exhibition throughout Europe and South America

Meeting with delegates from numerous foreign companies which were interested in exploring investment opportunities in the Libyan tourism sector to discuss matters related to future investment

Jan 98 – Dec 98 National Oil Company (NOC) Oil Administrator

Responsible for assisting manager and conducting research on the oil market as part of national service

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2012 CISI Level 3 Certificate in Derivatives, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, London, UK

2011 CISI Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Securities), Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, London, UK

1994 – 1997 BA (Hons): Economics with Marketing, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

1992 – 1994 International Baccalaureate (IB), International School of Milan, Milan, Italy

1989 – 1992 GCSE Certificates, International School of Milan, Milan, Italy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Native Arabic, Fluent English & Intermediate Italian

IT Skills: MS Office incl. Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Interests: Walking, nature, psychology, sociology & current affairs

Driving: Full UK licence

References: Available on request

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