Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Timeline

Muhammad Yousuf Saeed

Export Development Canada
Waterloo,Canada
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Diligent new graduate with solid background as Student Employee. Proven track record in managing responsibilities efficiently, contributing to project success, and supporting team initiatives. Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.

Work History

Compliance & Ethics Student Employee

6 Months
Export Development Canada | 06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Screened EU, OFAC, SEMA, UK, and UN watchlists to ensure sanctions regulatory alignment.
  • Assessed the ABC Resource Centre and proposed recommendations to strengthen program effectiveness.
  • Evaluated AML and ABC policies across the Indo-Pacific, identifying risks and improving compliance.
  • Drafted a paper on financial crime in the Indo-Pacific, offering insights for regulatory reform.
  • Reviewed ESG regulations to enhance compliance and strengthen governance frameworks.
  • Assisted in building a monitoring system to track procedures and improve oversight and reporting.
  • Generated monthly performance insights to support decisions and optimize resource use.
  • Supported the CRM BU declaration project, managing schedules and tracking to ensure accuracy.

Corporate Banking Intern

2 Months
Bank Alfalah Ltd. | 06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported client onboarding by preparing credit applications to develop tailored working capital solutions.
  • Gained exposure to trade and treasury operations, including securities, bonds, and FX products.
  • Conducted client due diligence using KYC/AML tools to mitigate fraud and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Assessed risk exposures using financial models (e.g., VaR) and Bloomberg Terminal for market insights.
  • Reconciled NOSTRO/VOSTRO accounts and processed financial entries, ensuring operational accuracy.
  • Applied financial instruments (LCs, guarantees, FATRs) to assess practical risks and benefits in banking operations.

Education

Honours - Environment and Business

University of Waterloo | 05.2025
  • Distinction (Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Fall 2024)
  • Relevant Coursework: Advanced Statistics, Accounting for Managers, Finance, Money and Banking
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS (Time Series, Parametric & Non Parametric Regression)
  • Standards & Frameworks: Highly Knowledgable in ISO 14001, ISO 10400, ISO 19011, TCFD, ISSB
  • GPA: 3.7/4.0

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills
Skilled in digital tools
Proficient in time management
Strategic planning
Advanced French language skills
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Adaptable learner

Certification

  • Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) – FMVA Candidate
  • 3-Statement Financial Modeling, DCF Valuation, Comparable Company Analysis, Monthly Cash Flow Modeling
  • LinkedIn Learning Certifications
  • Fundamentals of Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Sustainable and ESG Supply Chains
  • Tech and Sustainability: Building a Sustainability Action Plan
  • Driving Measurable, Sustainable Change

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Interests

Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Gym Workouts
Boxing
Cooking
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
Tech enthusiast
passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations.

Timeline

Compliance & Ethics Student Employee

Export Development Canada
06.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Corporate Banking Intern

Bank Alfalah Ltd.
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More

University of Waterloo

Honours from Environment and Business
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Muhammad Yousuf Saeed