Elyas Mejai

VC @ Global Ventures

About

I am a dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in Accounting and Finance, after completing a BSc at Warwick Business School. Over the past few years, I have honed my skills and gained valuable insights through internships in prestigious financial institutions, including Tradition in London, Samuel Sekuritas in Jakarta, Quantum Investment Bank in Dubai, and Cambridge Associates in London. My experience encompasses various facets of the financial industry, from fixed-income brokerage to real estate Sukuk programs, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of global markets and investment strategies. Notably, at Tradition, I navigated the complexities of over-the-counter financial products and learned to analyze market statistics' impact on contract prices. In addition to my academic and professional endeavors, I have a proven track record of leadership and organizational skills, demonstrated during my time at the Islamic Development Bank, where I played a pivotal role in organizing the Transformers Summit 2019. My skill set extends beyond traditional finance, with proficiency in languages (English, French, Arabic), IT tools (Microsoft Office, Python, Adobe Photoshop, Tableau, Trading View), and a keen interest in emerging technologies and trends. As a versatile individual, I've successfully represented my school and academy in football tournaments, and demonstrated a strategic mindset in the stock market, achieving a remarkable 50% return on my portfolio after a year of trading. I am eager to contribute my diverse skill set, passion for finance, and global perspective to a dynamic and growth-oriented organization. Let's connect to explore how my experiences and skills align with your team's objectives.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Finance, Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Investment Banking, Investments

Experience

VC

Global Ventures

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Trainee

European Investment Bank (EIB)

2025-9 - 2026-1 · 5 mos

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

- Prepared & Reviewed Internal Controls Design and Testing Strategies and conducted testing. - Prepared New Products Committee figures (graphs, stats, etc.) and presentation to Managers. - Coordinated Management Declaration of Assurance Process.

Money Markets and Derivatives Intern

Tradition

2023-7 - 2023-8 · 2 mos

London, United Kingdom

- Analysed how market statistics affect contract prices at money market, dollar-yen swaps, euro-dollar swaps, cross-currency interest swaps and REPO desks. - Monitored fixed income securities and learnt how market signals affected their pricing (e.g. ECB, Federal Reserve raising interest rates).

Securities Intern

PT Samuel Sekuritas Indonesia

2022-7 - 2022-8 · 2 mos

Jakarta, Indonesia

- Major Indonesian Stockbroker with a platform called STAR. The platform was jointly created with Thomas Dorsey and the company provides the analysis, stock market recommendations, etc. for the platform. - Collaborated with several teams in the Company – Analysts, Sales and Marketing, Investment Banking – and learnt about the Stock Market and general knowledge of trading patterns and indicators, how to formulate a trading strategy and how to use a sophisticated brokerage platform and Bloomberg Terminals. - Attended manager meetings where I took meeting minutes and circulated documents of service.

Associate to CEO

Quantum Investment Bank

2022-6 - 2022-7 · 2 mos

DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Prepared the Quarterly Report with the CEO for the Aircraft Leasing Fund by reviewing and analysing financial statements, updating Excel Sheets and compiling my findings through graphs and presentations. - Reviewed and screened a Real Estate Sukuk Program where I learnt about the Real Estate Company and the structuring of sukuk programs.

Middle East and Africa Team Intern

Cambridge Associates

2022-3 - 2022-4 · 2 mos

London, United Kingdom

- Presented to members of the company about sharia-compliant investing. - Analysed the market conditions of the commodities market after it was heavily affected by the geopolitical events between Russia and Ukraine and presented to members of the company. - Attended meetings of different departments - Hedge fund, Business Risk Management, Sustainable Impact Investing, Private Investing, Private Equity Research and Investment Analytics - where I took meeting minutes, circulated documents of service and gained insights into the department’s roles.

Intern

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

2019-8 - 2019-9 · 2 mos

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

- Assisted in the Organisation of the Transformers Summit 2019, Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities. A dedicated forum for Young Entrepreneurs with start-up ideas that tackle SDGs. - Screened shortlisted proposals by writing short briefs evaluating each proposal for members of the Selection Committee.