Mohamad El Sabbagh

• Evaluated private market investment opportunities across technology, real estate, sustainability, and emerging sectors, conducting due diligence, financial modelling, and valuation analysis. • Prepared investment memoranda and strategic recommendations for the Investment Committee, integrating market research, risk considerations, and portfolio fit. • Supported deal execution across sourcing, negotiations, and onboarding of co-investment and direct transactions. • Collaborated with portfolio companies and partners to support growth initiatives and operational improvements. • Conducted macroeconomic and thematic research to inform allocation decisions across Europe, MENA, and Africa. • Contributed to capital raising efforts through investor outreach, performance reporting, and relationship support.

• Analyzed regulatory climate-risk disclosures and financial reporting across 50+ banks and insurers using Bloomberg, Python and advanced analytics. • Applied NLP models (ClimateBERT, FinBERT) to evaluate sentiment, disclosure quality, and alignment with supervisory expectations. • Presented insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to inform regulatory oversight and risk mitigation strategies. • Developed structured reporting frameworks assessing the impact of climate-related financial disclosures on market confidence and institutional resilience.

• Supported strategic and commercial expansion initiatives across GCC cosmetics and beauty markets through market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights. • Developed financial forecasts, pricing models, and revenue performance evaluations to support planning and decision-making. • Conducted geopolitical and regulatory risk assessments to inform sourcing and market entry strategies. • Built dashboards and performance reports using Python and Tableau to improve business visibility and executive reporting. • Collaborated with sales, supply chain, and marketing teams to refine business plans, identify growth opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency.

The MSc in Business Analytics equipped me for a career in the fast-growing field of data-driven business. It covers essential business processes, including management, finance, and performance measurement. The course focuses on extracting valuable information from data to create a competitive advantage and solving complex organizational problems through analytical skills. It emphasizes effective communication, strategic thinking, and a commercial focus. Additionally, it nurtures professional integrity and sensitivity to ethical considerations in data handling, providing a comprehensive understanding of using analytics to drive business success.

This course integrates the core principles of international business with a focus on marketing, accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Export and International Trade. I delved into critical topics such as internationalization, organizational behavior, and cross-cultural management challenges, while honing the analytical and interpersonal skills necessary for managing complex organizations globally. Additionally, the course offered a practical understanding of marketing principles and strategies, consumer behavior, and international marketing which equiped me with essential expertise that I use in my masters degree.