About
Highly analytical and results-driven financial professional with a First Class Honors academic standing and proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and equity research. Eager to leverage advanced analytical skills, strong quantitative abilities, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to contribute to high-impact financial analysis and strategic investment decisions within a dynamic firm.
Work
The Investment Society – University of Ilorin
|Senior Analyst, Investment Banking Division
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to financial modeling sessions, enhancing accuracy and reducing valuation errors within the society's investment banking division.
Highlights
Contributed to 80% of financial modeling sessions, enhancing accuracy and reducing valuation errors by 10%.
CFA Society Nigeria
|Equity Research Analyst
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive equity research for the National Equity Research Challenge, delivering high-accuracy investment recommendations and strategic presentations.
Highlights
Improved model reliability by correcting data anomalies, achieving 100% accuracy and strengthening investment recommendations presented to the committee.
Developed a detailed 3-statement financial model for Presco Plc using 5-year historical data, enabling reliable forecasting and scenario analysis.
Conducted detailed financial ratio analysis across 20+ metrics to assess profitability, liquidity, and solvency, which supported a bullish investment thesis.
Derived a target price of ¥742 (27% upside) using a blended valuation approach (60% DCF, 40% comparables), improving the credibility of the equity pitch.
Co-authored a 10-page equity research report and delivered a strategic investment pitch to a panel of industry professionals during the national finals.
CFA Equity Research
|Team Lead, Valuation Project
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Summary
Led a 3-month valuation project, ensuring high accuracy in financial modeling data validation with a team of four.
Highlights
Led a 3-month valuation project on Presco Plc with a team of four.
Achieved 100% accuracy in financial modeling data validation.
Andrew Stotz Investment Research Academy
|Investment Analyst Intern
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary
Completed intensive training and conducted comprehensive valuations for multiple companies, enhancing analytical depth and publishing investment insights.
Highlights
Completed 300+ hours of intensive training on valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and forecasting techniques under professional supervision.
Conducted valuations on 11 companies (e.g., OXY, Motorola Solutions) using DCF and multiples-based approaches.
Provided structured feedback on five peer valuation reports, improving analytical depth and presentation quality.
Applied Porter's Five Forces model to evaluate industry dynamics, enhancing qualitative inputs to valuation conclusions.
Published investment insights via LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, reaching an audience of 500+ and demonstrating thought leadership.
CFA Equity Research
|Head of Technical Team
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
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Summary
Ensured technical data validation and maintained 100% accuracy for financial modeling within the CFA Equity Research team.
Highlights
Achieved 100% accuracy in financial modeling data validation.
JP Morgan Chase
|Investment Banking Job Simulation
Remote, Virtual, US
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Summary
Participated in an investment banking simulation, identifying M&A targets and compiling company profiles for strategic assessment.
Highlights
Identified 2 M&A targets for Disney, assessing strategic and financial fit.
Compiled a 2-page summary on company profiles and auction processes.
Education
University of Ilorin
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Bachelor of Science (BSc.)
Accounting
Grade: 4.65/5 GPA (First Class Honor)
Courses
Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance
Macroeconomics
Investments Management
Financial Management
Applied Statistics
Investment Analysis
Obele Community High School
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Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) – O'level
General Studies
Grade: O'level
Awards
Certificate of participation in the CFA equity research challenge National Finals
Awarded By
CFA Society Nigeria
Recognized for participation in the national finals of the CFA equity research challenge.
CFA Equity Research Challenge National Finalist
Awarded By
CFA Society Nigeria
Achieved National Finalist status, placing within the Top 8 out of 26 schools in the CFA Equity Research Challenge.
1st Runner-Up, CFA In-House Research Challenge
Awarded By
University of Ilorin
Awarded 1st Runner-Up in the CFA In-House Research Challenge at the University of Ilorin.
Best in Basic Accounting and ATS1
Awarded By
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Recognized as Best in Basic Accounting and ATS1 in Nigeria for the March 2022 diet.
Languages
Yoruba
English
Arabic
French
Certificates
Valuation Master Class – Professional & Boot Camp Certified
Issued By
Professional & Boot Camp
Certified Investment Banking Analyst
Issued By
Forage (JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, etc.)
Certified Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Issued By
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Skills
Financial Modeling
DCF, Comparable Analysis, 3-Statement Modeling, Forecasting, Valuation Methodologies, Scenario Analysis.
Data Analysis & Tools
Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Python (Basic), Financial Ratio Analysis, Data Validation.
Investment Research
Equity Research, Investment Analysis, Market Research, Industry Analysis (Porter's Five Forces), Risk-Adjusted Analysis, Investment Pitch Development.
Strategic & Business Acumen
M&A Target Identification, Strategic Financial Fit, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Thought Leadership.
Leadership & Teamwork
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Project Management.