Adam Abdelkader
BRENTWOOD,Essex
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Pyramids Properties Ltd
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Sourced and executed 3 undervalued property investments by analysing rental comps, supply-demand trends, and refurbishment potential, targeting 25–30% uplift in capital value.
- Built transaction models in Excel, projecting 5-year cash flows, IRR, and sensitivities on rent growth and capex assumptions to support acquisition decisions.
- Managed renovation budgets of £50k+, negotiating approximately 12% contractor savings and delivering projects 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
- Increased portfolio rental yields by 15%, generating more than £3k per month recurring NOI and strengthening overall investment performance
JPMorgan Investment Banking Virtual Job Simulation
Forage
2024.10 - Current
- Completed a simulated M&A valuation, benchmarking a target company using EV/EBITDA and P/E multiples alongside a DCF with a WACC of 8–9%.
- Applied sensitivity analysis on revenue growth and terminal multiples to demonstrate how small changes impact implied equity value.
- Produced a concise client-style presentation, translating technical valuation into a clear buy-side recommendation.
Stock Pitch Analyst
SOAS Finance & Banking Society
2025.03 - 2025.04
- Built a 5-year DCF model with revenue, margin, and capex forecasts, and combined this with trading multiples analysis to derive a valuation range of 15–20% upside.
- Structured the investment case around catalysts such as product pipeline, market expansion, and regulatory developments, while quantifying risks and downside scenarios.
- Delivered the pitch to a judging panel within the society, receiving positive feedback on the clarity of valuation analysis and strength of the investment thesis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London 2024.09 - 2027.08
A-Levels -
Southend High School For Boys
Southend-on-Sea 2021.09 - 2023.08
GCSEs -
Southend High School For Boys
Southend-on-Sea 2016.09 - 2021.08
Skills
Languages: English (fluent)
Interests: Guitar (grade 6) SOAS Rugby Society Member SOAS Banking And Finance Society Member
Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, Capital IQ
Timeline
Stock Pitch Analyst
SOAS Finance & Banking Society
2025.03 - 2025.04
JPMorgan Investment Banking Virtual Job Simulation
Forage
2024.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
2024.09 - 2027.08
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Pyramids Properties Ltd
2023.09 - 2024.09
A-Levels -
Southend High School For Boys
2021.09 - 2023.08
GCSEs -
Southend High School For Boys
2016.09 - 2021.08