Hassan Raza
Ellesmere Port,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in financial industry analysis and data management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in handling big and unstructured data. Adept at leveraging SP Capital IQ and Thomson Reuters for comprehensive market research. Career goal includes advancing data-driven decision-making processes within the financial sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data Analyst
S&P Global Pakistan (PVT) LTD
Islamabad, Pakistan
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Recorded transactions related to public offerings of debt and equity using financial data from company reports and exchange filings.
- Completed a successful data merge project SNL & SNP with over 90% accuracy, enhancing data integrity.
- Collaborated with the transaction engagement committee, providing insights to improve regional operations.
Assistant Accountant
Welwink Pharmaceuticals (PVT)
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2019.10 - 2021.09
- Preparation of sales and purchase reports on a daily basis.
- Issuance and posting of checks in QuickBooks in timely manner.
- Performed bank reconciliations for 3 banks on monthly basis.
- Assist in preparing monthly inventory reports.
Education
MSC - Management
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom 2023.10 - 2024.10
MS - Finance
Bahria University
Islamabad, Pakistan 2020.10 - 2022.04
BS - Accounting and Finance
COMSATS University
Islamabad, Pakistan 2016.02 - 2020.01
Skills
- QuickBooks and MS Excel
- SP Capital IQ and Thomson Reuters
- Financial industry understanding
- Big data handling, Unstructured data handling
- Python, Machine learning, Predictive analysis
- Blockchain
Accomplishments
- 55 Google Scholar Citations
- £5000 Intl. Merit Scholarship (University of Essex, 2023)
- ACCA 8 Exams Exemption Awarded
- Full Fee Waiver Merit Scholarship for 2 Years in High School (2012-2014)
Affiliations
- Ebay Store
- Blood Donation Drives
- Watching Shark Tank
- Personal development
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
- MS Research Thesis: Blockchain technology applications in Banking Industry: A Thematic Analysis. (University of Essex, 2023, Grade: A)
- MS Research Thesis: Predicting ESG Score for Non-Financial Companies Using Artificial Intelligence Technique (Bahria University, 2022, Grade: A)
- In Progress: Transforming Banking with Blockchain Technology: A Thematic Analysis (2026)
- Applying Artificial Intelligence Techniques For Predicting Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Pillar Score Based On Balance Sheet and Income Statement Data: Case Of Non-Financial Companies of USA, UK, and Germany – 2022. Sec: Environmental Economics and Management Doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.975487
- Perceived impact of marketing influencers on purchasing decisions Gen Xers vs. Millennials in digital era (2025)
- Predicting the financial performance of banks in GCC countries using data mining techniques (2024)
- A Study of Blockchain Technology, Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies as Means of Money Laundering, Frauds and Scams – 2021
Certification
- 2021 GDPR Fundamentals S&P Global
- 2021 Social Media Risks and Benefits S&P Global
- 2022 Lean Facilitator S&P Global
Timeline
MSC - Management
University of Essex
2023.10 - 2024.10
Data Analyst
S&P Global Pakistan (PVT) LTD
2021.09 - 2023.09
MS - Finance
Bahria University
2020.10 - 2022.04
Assistant Accountant
Welwink Pharmaceuticals (PVT)
2019.10 - 2021.09
BS - Accounting and Finance
COMSATS University
2016.02 - 2020.01