SAJJAD HUSSAIN
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Real Estate Leader with 25+ years of experience enhancing growth and profitability through strategic vision and financial acumen. Proven expertise in complex land assemblies, strategic partnerships, and institutional financing. Strong operational leadership complemented by skills in feasibility analysis, capital structuring, and stakeholder engagement to drive large-scale residential and commercial projects to completion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
COO / Senior Consultant
Paybank / Rozhina Development Inc.
12.2016 - Current
- Delivered over 1,000 housing units through managing 15+ development projects.
- Secured over $200M in land acquisitions using diverse financing structures.
- Executed successful sales of entitled land parcels, maximizing project returns.
- Established strategic relationships for project approvals and flexible funding solutions.
- Specialized in turnaround strategies, repositioning distressed assets for new investments.
CFO
Best Homes Ltd.
04.2005 - 10.2015
- Grew portfolio to over $250M by leading land acquisition and financial operations.
- Executed a 800-lot development by consolidating over 75 acres through agreements.
- Secured foreign investment by structuring compliant capital under FINTRAC regulations.
- Coordinated municipal negotiations, reducing costs and accelerating project timelines effectively.
Senior Analyst / Account Manager
MCAP Financial Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
04.2000 - 03.2005
- Secured over $400M in financing by aligning client goals with investor risk.
- Conducted thorough due diligence and legal reviews for high-value land transactions.
- Provided strategic insights in credit committee meetings, ensuring policy compliance.
- Mitigated risks through comprehensive pro forma validation and transaction analysis.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering skills development and analytical thinking within the team.
- Developed comprehensive reports on market trends and risk assessments for stakeholders.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign01.1993
Chartered Financial Analyst -
Chartered Financial Institution
Skills
- Financial Modeling & Investment Feasibility
- Highest & Best Use Analysis
- Portfolio Optimization & Capital Strategy
- Land Acquisition & Zoning Entitlements
- Distressed Asset Turnaround
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Investor, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations
- Scenario Planning & Sensitivity Analysis
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1,800 units by completing home delivery with accuracy and efficiency
- Achieved proper cash flows by introducing land/development/construction software for this task.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Documented and resolved contractual issues which led to less cash flow leakages.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. unit count, unit type, etc
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Wismor Commons.
Languages
English
Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Interests
- Fundraising Events
- Reading
- Music
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
COO / Senior Consultant
Paybank / Rozhina Development Inc.
12.2016 - Current
CFO
Best Homes Ltd.
04.2005 - 10.2015
Senior Analyst / Account Manager
MCAP Financial Inc.
04.2000 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Chartered Financial Analyst -
Chartered Financial Institution
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Support for MPP – Aurora-Oak Ridges, Supporter of Charity Rodeo Mayor – Town of New Tecumseth (Youth Programs), Donor: Toronto Foundation, Agha Khan Foundation, Clearview Public Library, Supporter: Elmvale Food Bank, Keswick Food Bank, Town of Georgina