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About Me

Location
United Kingdom
Languages
Arabic, English

Giorgio is a Financial Operations Analyst at Fiduciam with experience in London. Previously, he interned at a boutique investment bank and completed a 6-month program with McKinsey.

He is a goal-focused, critical thinker, and extraverted individual seeking a full-time job in consulting. Well-equipped with a strong background in valuation, modeling, research, and financial analysis, in addition to an adept understanding of micro and macroeconomics. He thrives when faced with challenging and pressure-driven situations.

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Experience

Recent Work

Fiduciam – London, United Kingdom
Financial Operations Analyst/ Investor Relations – Feb. 2023 – Present

  • Improved the payment instruction process, employed MIRO software for process mapping, and established boards on Monday.com to monitor insurance policies. Additionally, crafted a guide for newcomers and personally onboarded two interns.
  • Onboarding investors as well as assisting them with specific inquiries on the platform
  • Responsible for overseeing investor reports for stakeholders, along with managing monthly and quarterly reports for investors’ P&L
  • Liaising with key stakeholders on the preparation and execution of Monthly Reconciliations of all investor accounts
  • Running the Macros that are designed to calculate the interest owed every month for all borrowers in the company platform
  • Support the investment team in onboarding new investors through the company network which includes consulting with internal stakeholders on customer due diligence and AML procedures
  • Responsible for the ongoing improvement of different key processes within the operations team
  • Interacting with the Finance Team to ensure correct booking and payment of post-closing invoices

Corporate Finance House (CFH) – Lebanon
Intern – (Jun. 2021-Jul. 2021)

  • Provided investment recommendations to the investment committee based on relative valuation of public stocks.
  • Conducted real estate valuations for office properties in the USA.
  • Projected financials and delivered DCF valuations for private companies in the MENA region.

Cedrus Invest – Lebanon
Intern – (Jun. 2021-Jul. 2021)

  • Received a job rotation training in all the departments: advisory, trading room, front office, and accounting
  • Assisted the tellers with customer support and in depositing cheques

Qualifications

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Concentration in Finance – American University of Beirut
Sept. 2019 – Jun. 2022

  • Concentration GPA 3.92/4.00 – Distinction
  • Dean’s Honor List: Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
  • Relevant Courses (Grade): Valuation Methods (A+); Investment Management (A); Macro/Micro Economics (A)

IB Diploma – Dean’s Honors List – International College
Sept. 2104 – Jun. 2019

Skills

McKinsey Forward Program – Online 
Nov. 2022 – May. 2023

  • Collaborated with a group of consultants to solve the London traffic problem and came up with a tailor-made strategy
  • Attended digital courses, online sessions, and cases to learn the digital, emotional-intelligence and critical-thinking skills

Knowledge Areas Knowledge Areas are the business domains and areas, or specialties, with which consultants, partners, and experts are most familiar.

Industries These are the industries and sectors in which consultants, partners, and experts have demonstrated knowledge and experience.

Recent Work

Fiduciam – London, United Kingdom
Financial Operations Analyst/ Investor Relations – Feb. 2023 – Present

  • Improved the payment instruction process, employed MIRO software for process mapping, and established boards on Monday.com to monitor insurance policies. Additionally, crafted a guide for newcomers and personally onboarded two interns.
  • Onboarding investors as well as assisting them with specific inquiries on the platform
  • Responsible for overseeing investor reports for stakeholders, along with managing monthly and quarterly reports for investors’ P&L
  • Liaising with key stakeholders on the preparation and execution of Monthly Reconciliations of all investor accounts
  • Running the Macros that are designed to calculate the interest owed every month for all borrowers in the company platform
  • Support the investment team in onboarding new investors through the company network which includes consulting with internal stakeholders on customer due diligence and AML procedures
  • Responsible for the ongoing improvement of different key processes within the operations team
  • Interacting with the Finance Team to ensure correct booking and payment of post-closing invoices

Corporate Finance House (CFH) – Lebanon
Intern – (Jun. 2021-Jul. 2021)

  • Provided investment recommendations to the investment committee based on relative valuation of public stocks.
  • Conducted real estate valuations for office properties in the USA.
  • Projected financials and delivered DCF valuations for private companies in the MENA region.

Cedrus Invest – Lebanon
Intern – (Jun. 2021-Jul. 2021)

  • Received a job rotation training in all the departments: advisory, trading room, front office, and accounting
  • Assisted the tellers with customer support and in depositing cheques

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Concentration in Finance – American University of Beirut
Sept. 2019 – Jun. 2022

  • Concentration GPA 3.92/4.00 – Distinction
  • Dean’s Honor List: Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
  • Relevant Courses (Grade): Valuation Methods (A+); Investment Management (A); Macro/Micro Economics (A)

IB Diploma – Dean’s Honors List – International College
Sept. 2104 – Jun. 2019

Skills

McKinsey Forward Program – Online 
Nov. 2022 – May. 2023

  • Collaborated with a group of consultants to solve the London traffic problem and came up with a tailor-made strategy
  • Attended digital courses, online sessions, and cases to learn the digital, emotional-intelligence and critical-thinking skills

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Reviews

  • Felipe B
    5 out of 5

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    Giorgio is an exceptional professional. In the year we worked together his ability to communicate and solve problems was outstanding. Additionally, we able to work around many complex scenarios the Team Operations encountered. All in all, Giorgio excels at a personal level, in addition to his tenacity to find the best solution for each situation. In this world, I have found all kinds of people. Few I put as exceptional all round and Giorgio is definitely in that echelon of people. Intelectual, quick mentally and hard working - Needless to say he is a great individual at a personal level.

  • Ezzat R
    5 out of 5

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    During my time at CFH, I had the privilege of collaborating with Giorgio during his internship. Giorgio’s quick grasp of concepts and strong work ethic made him a valuable team member. His ability to support individual advisors showcased his understanding of their unique needs. Giorgio’s positive attitude and collaborative spirit contributed significantly to our team’s success. I am confident that his skills and interpersonal abilities will continue to propel his success in the future.

  • Rawi A
    5 out of 5

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    Task Execution and Work Completion: Giorgio consistently exhibits a strong capability to execute specific tasks and deliver scoped work products with precision. Resource and Skill Gap Filling: Giorgio excels in identifying and filling resource or specific skill gaps within client teams. T Brand Ambassadorship: Giorgio embodies the qualities of a brand ambassador. Whether representing Cansulta at virtual or in-person events, he will articulate your values and expertise effectively, fostering positive connections with clients and stakeholders. In summary, Giorgio brings a comprehensive skill set, dedication to excellence, and a collaborative spirit that aligns seamlessly with the expectations outlined for the role at Cansulta.

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