S. M. Ashar Ehsan, ACCA
2-B/ II, 22nd Street off Kh-e-Tanzeem D.H.A. V, Karachi, Pakistan
ashar.ehsan@gmail.com
+971-50-3641981
+92-300-2117936
Excellent work ethic and focus on constant professional development by contributing my
best to the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate – Syndications & Debt Capital Markets
Bank AL Habib Limited
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July ’12 - Present
Karachi, Pakistan
Prepare reports & proposals for submission to senior management (CEO, Group
Head, etc.)
Initiate transactions and ensure smooth execution.
Interacting with clients, financial institutions, and all concerned parties on a regular
basis.
Development of information memorandum for investors.
Evaluating financial models and projections.
Conducting research and in-depth analysis on targeted companies and industries.
Coordination with the syndicate members and internal departments.
Soliciting lawyer’s opinion for different financial instruments and mechanism.
Interacting with lawyers for the drafting of transaction documents.
Ensure all regulations and requirements over the tenor of the facility are fulfilled.
Responsible for a Portfolio of over USD 500 Million.
Notable Financing and Debt Syndication Transactions
 Lead Arranger & LC Opening Bank for Syndicated Term Finance Facility for
upgrading plant for Attock Refinery Limited (Total Transaction Size USD 250 Million)
one of the biggest syndicated term finance facility provided in Pakistan.
 Lead Arranger and Advisor for Syndicated Diminishing Musharaka Facility for setting
up distillery and energy plant for Unicol Limited (Total Transaction Size USD 11
Million)
 Bilateral Term Finance Facility for Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company Limited
(Total Transaction Size is USD 10Million)
Money Market Dealer – Fixed Income Securities
Vector Capital
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December ’11 – July ’12
Karachi, Pakistan
Dealing in Money Market O/N & Forward transactions for assigned financial
institutions in the Inter-bank market.
Outright Buy/Sell of the Government Securities and Debt instruments.
Conduct research and provide analysis on interbank instruments and commodity
futures.
Assistant Manager – Compliance & Product Development
Crosby Asset Management (Pakistan) Limited
September ’10 – June ‘11
Karachi, Pakistan
 Reporting to CEO and Head of Compliance and Product Development.
 Develop compliance programs, internal controls and effective monitoring policies to
ensure compliance with regulations.
 Develop risk measuring tools.
 Correspondence with regulatory authorities (Securities and Exchange Commission of
Pakistan and Karachi Stock Exchange) for obtaining necessary legal approvals and
exemptions relating to launch of mutual funds.
 Drafting constitutive documents (Trust Deeds and Offering Documents) in compliance
with the NBFC Rules and Regulation of Pakistan.
 Prepare fund performance comparison sheet.
 Liaison with auditor in preparation of financial statements.
Assistant Manager – Finance
BMA FUNDS
September ’08 – August ‘10
Karachi, Pakistan
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Direct reporting to Financial Controller and COO.
Designated fund accountant for a money market fund and an offshore equity fund
Responsible for accounting and record keeping of staff provident fund.
 Reporting to regulatory Authority and other institutions.
 Internal correspondence related to the Senior Management.
 Documentation for AGM’s.
 Prepare presentation for annual performance review to be presented to the Board
of directors.
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Preparing minutes of meetings.
Preparation and audit of financial statements.
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Co-ordination and Relationship Management with Rating Agency in acquiring
the Management quality and mutual fund rating.
Responsible for handling the legal and compliance requirements for launch of
new funds.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ACCA Member
ACCA
2012
M.Comm (Equivalence)
HEC Pakistan
2012
CFA – Level I Candidate
CFA Institute
Junior Associate Institute of Bankers Pakistan
Accredited by Chartered Institute UK
In progress
A-Levels
Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounts
The Lyceum School
2004
Karachi, Pakistan
O-Levels
2002
Mathematics, Economics, Accounts, Physics, Additional Mathematics
Springfield School
Karachi, Pakistan
Workshops
Financial Modeling
Institute of Business Administration
Karachi, Pakistan
2013
Understanding Money Markets
Litmus Consulting
Karachi, Pakistan
Microsoft Office Training Program
Petroman
2000
Karachi, Pakistan
2013
Achievement
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Facilitated ACCA approved employer recognition for BMA Funds
EXTRACURRICULAR
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Actively trade in equities and commodity futures
Member of Social Groups e.g. Idaara and Dar-ul-Sukoon
Member of Student Council
Active participation in sports during school. Captained school’s team in various sports
Actively took part in organizing functions and plays at school
Freelance writer for web based company
Personal Details
Father’s Name:
Date of Birth:
Marital Status:
Nationality:
CNIC:
Syed Ehsan Ahmed
27th January 1985
Single
Pakistani
42301-1101869-1
References:
Shall be furnished upon request