Saman Khalid

Academic

Career

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Saman Khalid
Finance
0343-2173083
saman.khalid@khi.iba.edu.pk
Date of Birth: Feb 16, 1991

Educational Qualifications:
BBA | 2013 | Institute of Business Administration, Karachi | 3.43* (85.64%)
A Levels | 2009 | The City School, PAF Chapter | 3 As, 1 B
O Levels | 2007 | The City School, PAF Chapter | 7 As, 3 Bs
*CGPA up to the 6th Semester

Elective Courses
Derivatives, Treasury & Funds Management and Financial Modeling, Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Risk Management and Accounting Info System with SAP.

Academic Achievements
• Study of the United States Institute for Pakistani Young Leaders, 2011 - Selected by the Fulbright Commission Pakistan to study Comparative Public Policy of U.S. and Pakistan at University of Massachusetts for six weeks. Main components of the curriculum included the study of U.S. Congressional Campaign, Pakistani and US Media, American Civil War, sessions on leadership, social activism and a presentation at the U.S. Department of State. Also recognized as one of the best speakers of the group.
• Studied on merit scholarship in A Levels.
• Received High Achiever Awards for academic achievements during 2005 to 2007, and 2007 to 2009.

Major Term Papers I Reports I Projects
• Analysis of the IT structure of Engro Corporation.
• Study of the marketing evolution of Surf Excel, product of Unilever Pakistan Limited.
• Conducted an industry wide research of the tobacco industry of Pakistan, in light of Porter’s Diamond Model.
• Social sciences research on “Educated youth’s disillusionment with Pakistan-A case study of business schools in Karachi.”

Work Experience
June 2012 - Aug 2012 : 10 week internship at Engro Powergen - Drafting and implementation of the Business Continuity Plan at the Commercial Department; formulation of the coal pricing mechanism at Finance & Planning Department.
July 2010 - Sep 2010 : 6 week internship at Barclays Banks PLC Limited- Finance Department.

Extra-Curricular Activities
• Volunteered at Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplant.
• Nominated for Global Young Leaders Conference 2009.
• Part of management teams of various events at IBA, 2011 onwards.
• Attended a First-Aid Course organized by the Red Crescent Society.
• Member of the School Debating & Broadcasting, and Outreach society.
• Member of the Student Council from 2004 to 2009