FAIZAN UL KARIM

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FAIZAN UL KARIM
f.karim.24869@khi.iba.edu.pk
331/128-4386/03422084011
BSAF
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A finance professional with expertise in financial modelling, investment banking, and fintech operations. Having hands-on experience in
IPO processes, payment reconciliations, and portfolio modelling, showcasing strong analytical and strategic planning skills. Currently a
CFA Level 1 candidate and ACCA finalist, combining technical expertise with leadership in high-impact financial projects.
EDUCATION
DEGREE/PROGRAM
YEAR OF GRADUATION
INSTITUTION
CGPA/PERCENTAGE
City
BSAF
June 2025
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
3.13
HSC
2021
Govt Degree College Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block-7
91%
Karachi
o-level
2019
The City School, Karachi
4 A* 4A
MAJORS
Accounting & Finance
INTERNSHIP/WORK EXPERIENCE(S)
DESIGNATION
NAME OF THE COMPANY
TENURE/DURATION
Investment Banking Trainee (ELP)
Arif Habib Limited
20 Jan 2025 - Currently Working
Actively immersed in the IPO Process, preparing the company for listing by ensuring compliance with SECP and PSX regulations and
conducting rigorous financial due diligence in collaboration with industry experts and regulators. I have developed advanced financial
skills through performing valuation analyses, drafting essential IPO documents, and spearheading investor engagement via roadshows
and presentations. Additionally, utilised advanced tools such as CapIQ, Euro-Monitor, and mock book-building to effectively execute the
book-building process.
Product Intern
PayNest AE
18 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Led the design of a super admin portal for a Dubai-based fintech, improving stakeholder efficiency and control by 50%. This involved
collaborating with UI/UX designers and ensuring quality assurance for four additional portals. Additionally, developed and structured a
pitch deck for partnerships with key organisations, including the UAE Government, GDRFA, and CBD.
Financial Analyst
Swich
28 May 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Spearheaded the reconciliation of JazzCash, Easypaisa, and retailer amounts exceeding 35 billion over a year, with monthly
comprehensive analysis reports improving financial clarity by 60%. Led the reconciliation of PayFast, managing failure and refund
transactions while identifying and resolving a double payment issue, increasing process clarity by 120% and recovering over 0.5
Million in excess funds. Enhanced payment gateway efficiency by 30% by collaborating with the product team to refine the core portal
for smoother access and more transparent settlements, optimising both internal and merchant usage. Additionally, defined company-
wide KPIs with the co-founder, driving performance accountability and enabling data-driven strategic planning across divisions.
Finance Intern
Swich
22 Mar 2024 - 27 May 2024
Managed payment gateway integrations for 1Link and NRSP across Pakistan, improving transaction efficiency by 40% in a merchant-
centric domain. Developed advanced financial statements for reporting, created financial models for valuation in fundraising efforts,
and maintained the venture capital database while designing dynamic pitch decks for investor engagement.