SYED DANISH ALAM

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IBA GRADUATE DIRECTORY '10
SYED DANISH ALAM
0213-5345978, 0344-2896660, 0321-2026160
SDALAM@YAHOO.COM
Field Of Interest : Finance & Political Science.
Date Of Birth : May 23, 1987
City Available : Karachi
SCHOLASTICS
Qualification Year Institution Grade / GPA
BBA(Hons.) 2010 Institute of Business Administration, Karachi 2.52 (76.58%)
A level 2005 DHA Public School, Karachi 1 A 3Bs
O level 2003 DHA Public School, Karachi 4 As 4Bs
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Received HEC scholarship for BBA program.
Runner up in the 2004 interschool quiz competition organized by the British Council.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Financial Management, International Finance*, Risk Management*, Security Analysis*, Treasury & Fund management.
*In Process
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2009 - Jul 2009 : 6 week internship at NAFA Asset Management Limited.
July 2008 - Aug 2008 : 6 week internship at Saudi Pak Commercial Bank, now known as Silkbank.
June 2005 - Jul 2005 : 4 week internship at Bank Alfalah Limited.
MAJOR TERM PAPERS / REPORTS / PROJECTS
Developed a financial model for Lucky Cement Limited.
Analyzed the impact of viral marketing for Mobilink & Telenor.
Did market research for launching TONI & GUY hair products in Pakistan.
Developed a business plan for Sandhu Agriculture, an agri-product distribution firm in Sargodha.
Compared 5 year financial statements of FFBQL, FFC and Engro Chemicals.
Analyzed capital structure of major automakers and trends in the auto industry in Pakistan.
Developed a thesis paper on Pakistan-Iran relations
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Marketing & Sponsorship manager of IBA Publications society 2008-09.
In-charge Corporate Affairs of a seminar on “Bringing Brands Alive”
Member of IBA Cricket team since 2006.
Organized a seminar on WTO and its implications for Pakistan in April 2005.
Deputy House Captain (Blue) in School.
Member of the community services society in school; took part in earthquake relief activities in 2005.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Proficient in MS Office, Bank smart & Minitab.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
Interests include History, Current Affairs, Politics, Cricket & Chess
Free lance writing.
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