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Work history
Education
Skills
Dissertation
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Maryam Alnajem

House 861, Road 5709, Block 257 Amwaj,Bahrain

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented finance graduate with a strong academic background in Accounting, Banking, and International Finance. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills developed through academic and research experience, with a solid understanding of financial principles and market dynamics. Passionate about the fields of investment banking, corporate finance, and risk management, and committed to delivering value through data-backed insights, strategic financial analysis, and innovative problem-solving. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking financial institution by supporting strategic investment decisions, enhancing financial performance, and driving sustainable growth through integrity, analytical precision, and innovation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Independent Trader - via XM.com

(Metatrader4)
, Online- Daytrader focusing on XAUUSD
02.2021 - 04.2026

Acquired financial trading fundamentals through online platforms and market analysis content. Managed a live MetaTrader 4 account with XM Broker, focusing on XAU/USD and cryptocurrency trading. Applied technical and fundamental analysis to identify opportunities and developed strong risk management and data interpretation skills relevant to investment banking.

Training - Client relation

GFH CAPITAL
Bahrain
11.2025 - 02.2026

Conducted KYC checks to support regulatory compliance

Submitted expense reports via internal systems for approval, ensuring accuracy

Handled sensitive client information with confidentiality

Supported the client relations team with administrative and operational tasks

Education

Master of Science - Banking and International Finance

City, University of London – Bayes Business School
London, UK
09.2024 - 08.2026

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
09.2020 - 09.2023

Foundation degree - Business, Law and Social Sciences

University of Nottingham International College
Nottingham, UK
09.2018 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Modern Knowledge School
Juffair, Bahrain
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Excel modelling
  • Financial analysis
  • Hedging strategies understanding
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Researching
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Time Management & Teamwork

Dissertation

Conducted a comparative analysis of Bahrain’s commercial and investment banks, examining funding structures, pricing strategies, and risk management during interest rate cycles from 2019 to 2024. Evaluated financial statements, policy reports, and Central Bank of Bahrain data to assess the impact of rate changes on performance and capital adequacy. The research offered insights into financial stability, liquidity management, and strategic risk control within Bahrain’s banking sector.

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Training - Client relation

GFH CAPITAL
11.2025 - 02.2026

Master of Science - Banking and International Finance

City, University of London – Bayes Business School
09.2024 - 08.2026

Independent Trader - via XM.com

(Metatrader4)
02.2021 - 04.2026

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2020 - 09.2023

Foundation degree - Business, Law and Social Sciences

University of Nottingham International College
09.2018 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Modern Knowledge School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Maryam Alnajem