Amr El-Said

A motivated and ambitious professional with a solid academic foundation in Economics and Finance from McGill University. At Freddie Mac, I have enhanced my skills in data analysis and advanced statistical techniques, contributing to strategic financial initiatives. My role has further developed my collaborative abilities and adaptability in dynamic environments. Aspiring to further my expertise, I am planning to pursue a master's degree in finance to deepen my knowledge and drive impactful growth and social progress

Freddie Mac - Accounting and Finance Analyst: 01/2024 - Present

Investments & Capital Markets Division

Debt Accounting 

• Managed and reconciled debt-related accounts during the month-end close process, ensuring accurate representation of debt in financial statements
• Supported and entered quarterly financial disclosures by preparing detailed records of debt for public financial reports, including DCMs for quarterly and annual 10-K and 10-Q statements.
• Assumed senior responsibilities for cash flow and fair value hedging, managing cumulative basis adjustments related to hedged item carrying amounts.
• Collaborated with the VP of the Debt Department to create training materials for Debt Accounting, Derivative Accounting, and Hedge Accounting.
• Developed analytical skills by Automating daily analytics for Non-Mortgage Investments through Microsoft Visual Code and Python.
• Contributed to the ICM Accounting Subledger implementation by performing testing.

Single Family Division

SF Servicing and REO Finance

• Analyzed and prepared monthly Single-Family business reports, offering critical commentary and strategic analysis on results.
• Compiled data and trends for the Delinquency (Flash) Report, delivering insightful perspectives on delinquency rates.
• Generated the Key Metrics Report, highlighting essential performance indicators for the Single-Family business segment.
• Led the Single-Family Business Performance Review, providing comprehensive summaries for senior management.
• Validated Trust Cash (TCAT) wire transfers, ensuring precision and adherence to internal controls.
• Monitored and reported on Servicer Obligations and Repurchases, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Conducted comparative analysis between Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, identifying strategic differences and implications.

Hedge Fund Trading & Strategy: 09/2022 - 12/2022

• Evaluated investment opportunities based on quantitative and qualitative factors, considering financial ratios, market trends, and industry dynamics.
• Leveraged advanced features of trading platforms, such as technical indicators, charting tools, and news feeds, to inform trading decisions.
• Communicated investment strategies, rationales, and performance updates to team members, fostering a cohesive and informed trading environment.

Venture Capital: 01/2023 - 04/2023

• Developed strong written communication skills to articulate investment theses, risks, and opportunities in a clear and compelling manner within investment memos.
• Synthesized complex information into clear and concise written form, effectively communicating investment thesis, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders.
• Applied analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate investment opportunities, identifying key investment risks and mitigating strategies.

Sustainable Finance: 01/2023 - 04/2023

• Related comprehensive knowledge of sustainable finance principles and practices to evaluate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of companies and investment opportunities.
• Interpreted and synthesized complex sustainability data to derive meaningful insights and draw conclusions for decision-making.
• Clearly communicated complex sustainability concepts, analysis methodologies, and conclusions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Investment Management: 05/2022 - 06/2022

• Conducted in-depth analysis of investment portfolios, assessing asset allocation, risk levels, and return potential to optimize investment strategies
• Measured and evaluated investment performance using relevant metrics such as Sharpe ratio, alpha, and beta, to assess the success of investment decisions
• Prepared comprehensive investment reports, summarizing portfolio performance, asset allocation, and investment outlook