RAFIU MUKAILA
Seattle
Summary
Analytical and results-driven Financial Analyst pursuing a Master’s degree in Economics at Northeastern University in Seattle. Experienced in financial modeling, data analysis, and investment strategy, with a proven track record in corporate finance and risk assessment. Passionate about leveraging analytical tools to deliver actionable insights and optimize business performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
John Controls
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals
- Drive sales by understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products/services
- Achieved a 25% increase in sales through targeted strategies and effective communication
- Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets
Investment Analyst
Santander Bank
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed financial models to support investment decisions, analyzing equities and fixed-income instruments
- Prepared performance reports and contributed to strategic asset allocation for client portfolios
- Conducted market research and forecasted economic trends to identify investment opportunities
- Forged strong client relationships, resulting in98% retention rate
- Conducted regular portfolio reviews, ensuring optimal alignment with clients'' financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
Credit Team Member
Itaú Bank
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Evaluated financial health and creditworthiness of corporate clients, creating detailed risk profiles
- Analyzed market conditions to support informed lending decisions, minimizing potential defaults
- Partnered with internal teams to refine credit policies and optimize risk mitigation strategies
- Implemented risk assessment models, reducing defaults by20%
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Economics and Data Science
Northeastern University
Seattle, Washington01.2024
Skills
- Budgeting, Forecasting, Investment Valuation
- Cost-Benefit Analysis, Credit Analysis
- Portfolio Risk Assessment, Economic Planning
- Excel (Advanced), SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strategic Thinking, Communication, Problem-Solving
- Experience in reduced-form causal analysis methods
- Proficient in SQL for database management and queries
- Basic knowledge of Sawtooth for survey design and analysis
- Familiar with Apache Spark for big data processing
- Proven experience working with large data sets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified E-Commerce Consultant (CEC) - The Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants.
Languages
Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sales Associate
John Controls
02.2024 - 10.2024
Investment Analyst
Santander Bank
05.2021 - 11.2023
Credit Team Member
Itaú Bank
02.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Economics and Data Science
Northeastern University
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