Zayn Ahmed

Zayn Ahmed - |-| https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zayn-ahmed-80340a171 EDUCATION The London School of Economics and Political Science Master of Science in Finance Sep 2022 – Jun 2024 • Degree classification: Distinction • Relevant modules include: Private Equity, Fixed Income, Asset Markets, Portfolio Management University of Essex Bachelor of Science in Economics (with year in industry) Sep 2017 - Jun 2021 • Degree classification: First-class honours WORK EXPERIENCE Cowen Inc. Investment Banking Analyst – Technology M&A Jun 2023 – Nov 2023 • Exclusive financial advisor to Autovista on its sale to J.D. Power (September 2023) • Draft and present internal pitchbooks, including market characteristics, asset positioning to potential buyers, and a football field valuation summary displaying DCF, LBO, comparable public company / transaction analyses • Directed the meticulous execution of due diligence procedures, oversight of virtual data room management, and relentless adherence to critical deadlines throughout the entirety of live M&A transactions • Utilising software (Pitchbook, CapIQ and Merger-Market) to source M&A targets for private equity clients • Aided team in crafting buy-side and sell-side presentations for clients in Europe and the USA Rising Stars Tennis Academy Co-founder/Head Coach Nov 2019 - Present • Co-founded and manage a grassroots tennis academy- lead a team of 8 members, cater for 50+ children a session • Won £30m funding from the Lawn Tennis Association for tennis facilities in local borough • High demand to expand- Sustainable growth of 25% quarter-quarter, reviewing offers for funding Affinity Water Senior Economist Jun 2021 – Apr 2023 • Advised the board on a transaction worth £30 million, resulted in £7.5 million net profit • Led a project on cost drivers in the water industry, projected to win £80-100 million from Ofwat at PR24 • Designed and implemented econometric models that can anticipate base costs 5x faster than previously JP Morgan Chase Investment Banking Experience Mar 2021 - May 2021 • Modelled discounted cash flow valuation considering share price, market cap, net debt, growth rate, WACC • Reviewed client’s Form-10K to digest past financial performance and conducted SWOT analysis • Provided investment strategy recommendations to client, adapting to last-minute changes in risk appetite LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND VOLUNTEERING LSE Business and Investment Group MSc Finance Representative Sep 2022 - Present • Registered my own team for the National Investment Banking Competition • Delegate case deliverables to team members (research, pitchbooks, financial modelling) University of Essex Tennis Club Vice President/Men’s Captain Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 • Winner of university club of the year award. Shortlisted for BUCS national awards- club of the year • Restructured the membership offering and increased revenue from membership by 225% • Captained the men’s team to a league win and runner-up cup run SKILLS AND INTERESTS IT Skills: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Stata, Python Interests: Tennis – Licensed ITF Professional Tennis Player; Investments- achieved 108% returns on portfolio Achievements: Represented the UK at the PIUTT tennis games in Moscow; PPL Pilot license (pending)