Zayan Asif

Write weekly newsletters analysing FX markets in the Americas Region.

Spring into Finance Spring into Real Estate

Investment Banking and Global Markets

Corporate and investment banking

JPMorgan Chase Investment Banking Job Simulation on Forage: - Identified an M&A target using strategic and financial criteria; built and adjusted a DCF model for competitor bids and supply chain impacts to deliver an accurate valuation estimate - Applied quantitative reasoning to assess valuation under dynamic conditions, delivering accurate and actionable insights. BCG Strategy Consulting Job Simulation on Forage: - Analyzed datasets and market trends to generate actionable insights and evaluate trade-offs. - Synthesized findings into evidence-based recommendations for stakeholders. AmplifyME Finance Accelerator - IB and Asset Management simulation: - Acted as a market maker, setting bid-ask spreads, quoting equities in volatile conditions, and managing inventory risk to optimize P&L. - Managed a $20m global equity portfolio, rebalancing against a benchmark, executing block trades, and applying news-driven stock selection to generate risk-adjusted returns.

- Took accountability for over 100 hours of tutoring to 6+ students (Year 5–A-Level), improving exam performance by up to 2 predicted grades. - Adapted lesson styles for different abilities and ages, demonstrating creativity and developing communication, analytical skills, and resilience, transferable to client and team-focused roles.

- Gained insights into core areas of PwC’s business: audit, tax, consulting, and technology through numerous case studies, learning how teams deliver excellence in complex projects. - Designed a sustainability strategy for a recruitment agency entering a new office who were focused on reducing energy emissions, displaying entrepreneurial thinking. - Conducted stakeholder analysis of proposed renewable PPA solutions, with the potential to cut office energy use by 20–30% and demonstrating integrity in addressing ESG challenges.

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