MUHAMMAD DANISH ZAKIR

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IBA GRADUATE DIRECTORY '10
MUHAMMAD DANISH ZAKIR
0213-5341009, 0333-3069557
DANISHZAKIR@GMAIL.COM
Field Of Interest : Finance
Date Of Birth : January 19, 1987
City Available : Karachi
SCHOLASTICS
Qualification Year Institution Grade / GPA
BBA 2010 Institute of Business Administration, Karachi 2.75 (81.56%)
CFA Level 1 2009 CFA Institute Pass
A level 2005 Saint Michael's Convent School, Karachi 1 A, 2 Cs
O level 2003 Saint Michael's Convent School, Karachi 3 As 6Bs
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Cleared CFA Level 1 Examination
Received HEC scholarship for BBA program 2006-2010
ELECTIVE COURSES
Investment Banking, Treasury and Fund Management, International Finance*, Financial Modeling*
*In process
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2009 - Aug 2009 : 6 week internship at State Bank of Pakistan – Banking Surveillance Department
June 2008 - July 2008 : 6 week internship at ABN AMRO Bank – Corporate Services Department
MAJOR TERM PAPERS / REPORTS / PROJECTS
Valued an unlisted company (MARS) and developed a Pitch Book
Conducted a holistic analysis of Tapal's "Shades of Green" ad campaign
Conducted a detailed investigation of the Cement industry in Pakistan
Prepared a report on Pakistan Trade Policy and initiatives to enhance trade
Developed a case on the Organizational Culture at Sui Southern Gas Company
Comparison of the level of different kinds of freedom under democratic and authoritarian regimes
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Chief Event Organizer of the seminar on the consolidation of the banking sector in Pakistan, February 2009
Member of Operations team and Sponsorship team, Farewell Dinner, 2008
Arranged for Rs. 20,000 sponsor, Farewell, 2007
Arranged for Rs. 30,000 sponsor, Annual Dinner, 2006
Vice Captain of school football team, 2005
Class Representative for Physics and English in A' level, 2005
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Enjoy Football, Cricket and Physical Training
Interested in reading about Philosophy, Political Science and Finance
Strong leadership skills complemented by conflict resolution skills
Effective People management skills with relevant experience
Proficient in the use of MS Office
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