Hi, I'm Reza
Quantitative Financial Analyst
Experienced financial analyst with 4+ years of expertise in financial modeling, having analyzed 50+ companies across major sectors. Specializing in investment analysis, portfolio management, and advanced financial modeling techniques.
CFA Level 1
Bloomberg Certified
M.Sc. Finance
GREFinancial Projects Portfolio
Comprehensive collection of valuation models, financial analyses, quantitative research, and fintech solutions
Polaris
Financial Technology
A specialized web app for financial data processing, providing a financial database including investment funds.
Automated Scraper Excel Dashboard For Platts Data
Refineries
Developed comprehensive automated dashboard for Scraping Excel Dashboard For Platts Data
Portfolio Management Dashboard for Moshtarak Tadbir Fund
Asset Management
Built automated Excel and Power BI dashboard for investment fund portfolio management
Barekat Financial Group Evaluation
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Conducted comprehensive financial evaluation of Iran's biggest pharmaceutical sector financial group
Fundamental Analysis of National Iranian Copper Industries Company
Copper
Fundamental analysis of the National Iranian Copper Industries Company
Fundamental Analysis of the Calcimin Company
Lead
Fundamental analysis of the Calcimin Company
About Me
A dedicated financial professional with a unique journey from biomedical engineering to finance
My Journey
Investment modeling, financial analysis, and valuation for 50+ companies across key sectors, contributing as an analyst for Iran's 39th largest mutual fund, which achieved a top 20 national ranking out of 519 funds during my tenure. Self-taught since 19, I was promoted to Senior Analyst by 23 at a leading financial institution. With a background in electronic engineering and a Master's in Finance from the UK, I bring a proven blend of technical, analytical, and strategic skills, committed to delivering value in an investment role.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant
Management and Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Engineering
2 semesters (2022-2023)
Language Proficiency
Key Highlights
Financial Modeling Expert
Completed financial modeling for 50+ companies across three major sectors including refineries, power plants, and cement industries.
Investment Analysis
Developed independent valuation projects for 10+ firms using both relative and absolute valuation methods.
Team Leadership
Successfully supervised and led the financial analysis team at one of Iran's most established brokerage institutions.
Client Relations
Represented organization in analytical meetings and annual general meetings, building strong stakeholder relationships.
Academic Excellence
Unique combination of Biomedical Engineering background with Economics minor and Finance Master's degree.
International Perspective
Transitioning from Iranian markets to global finance, bringing diverse analytical perspectives and cultural understanding.
Professional Experience
4+ years of dedicated financial analysis and investment management experience
Key Responsibilities
Conducted investment modeling and valuation for 50+ companies across 8 sectors
Covered: Oil Refinery, Power Plant, Gold, Copper, Ferrosilicon, Aluminium, Cement, and Dairy sectors
Applied advanced valuation techniques (P/E, P/S, EV/B, DDM, FCFF, FCFE) to drive key investment decisions
Led M&A projects including Barekat Financial Group's valuation (The Biggest Pharmaceutical Group in Iran)
Automated data extraction with Python, VBA, Power BI, and PostgreSQL and variance simulation projects using XGBoost, Machine Learning (LSTM, GRU, random forests, etc.)
Key Achievements
Improved mutual fund performance from the 100-150 range to top 20 out of 519 equity funds in 2 years
Boosted annual returns from 8.57% & 11.83% to 43.06% & 32.31%, outperforming market indices
Reduced portfolio risk by advising a 1/3 equity composition cut, preventing losses during a 23% market correction
Accelerated analysis by 100% through automation
Successfully contributed to IPO of subsidiaries through M&A valuation projects
Notable Projects
Valuation Report of 'Barekat Financial Group' (The Biggest Pharmaceutical Group in the country)
Designing database and backend for Setad (One of the biggest organizations in Iran) Portfolio Management Application
Contribute in Designing and Developing Algorithms Backend for First Fund Specific Platform of Iran (Polaris)
Automated Excel and Power BI Dashboard For Portfolio Management of 'Moshtarak Tadbir'
Experience Highlights
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive skill set spanning financial analysis, programming, and professional software tools
Skills Overview
Education & Certifications
Educational Background
Grade: first Class (1:1)
Grade: first Class (1:1) - Rank 51+ in World, QS Universities
GPA: 3.45 (16.43 / 20), GPA of last 60 units: 3.71 (17.138 / 20)
Rank 1 BioElectrics Department in Iran, Ministry of Science
GPA: 3.8 (17.82 / 20)
GPA: 19.52 / 20
Rank 1 High School in Iran, Ministry of Science
Teaching Experience
Course: Management and Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Engineering
Professor: Dr.Hamed Azarnoush
Duration: 2 semesters
Certifications
English Proficiency
Certifications & Credentials
Professional certifications demonstrating expertise in financial markets and analysis
Certification Progress
Certification Providers
Bloomberg
Financial markets and data analysis certifications
3 Certifications
CFA Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst program
Level 1 Candidate
Investment Banks
Finance accelerator programs
Morgan Stanley & UBSGet In Touch
Ready to discuss opportunities or collaborate on financial projects? I'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Feel free to reach out through any of these channels. I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or answering questions about financial analysis and modeling.
Availability
Currently available for new opportunities and freelance projects. Based in Manchester, UK, but open to remote work globally.