Share Your Work Experience Form
Name: Muhammad Ahmer
Organization: Riyad Capital
Designation: Senior Investment Analyst / Assistant Vice President
Work Experience (in years): Over 8 years
Industry: Banking/ Financial Institution
Expertise:
Q. What to expect at the entrant level? (Ups and downs during the early years)
Because of financial crisis job market is very tight. Hence one should use all tools available to increase his/her chance to be hired. Tools could be: Following job posts on newspapers, job sites, etc, Have an updated Linkedin profile. Use Industry references to get in touch with Senior Alumni
Q. Explain the Career progress that is typical to this field? (Growth pattern/ promotion chances/ overseas placements)
Currently, we have an employer market so the career progression has slowed down from around 2 years to 4-5 years. To be able to move overseas one should have at least 5 years of experience.
Q. What pre requisite courses need to taken to help students to enter this career path? (Courses/ certifications that help in this field)
To be able to have a good career path in Investment Management one should have a major in Finance with a focus on Security Valuation, Portfolio Management, Treasury & Fund Management, Investment Banking & Corporate Finance. In addition, CFA is a must.
Q. Do employers have a preference for certain individuals? (CGPA or a specialized Bachelors or masters requirement)
At entry CGPA matters & the courses undertaken. At an intermediate level, the relevant experience & CFA.
Q. Who are the industry leaders and trend setters in this field? (Companies that need to be looked out for)
All asset management companies which are backed by banks & top Brokerage Firms like BMA, Arif Habib, AKD, Jahangir Siddiqui & KASB.
Q. Any advise that you can offer to current students?
Set 5 years goals after evaluating yourself that what do you want/value in your life. Write them down. The goals should be:
Career goal
Financial goal
Family goal etc
Point is the goal should not focus on chasing Career or monetary benefits but a life should be enjoyed by having a balance.
