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Hey! My name is Hamza Sheikh, and I am an aspiring business professional with diverse experiences in finance and project management. My background includes evaluating business models, conducting market research, and assessing growth opportunities within service- and product-based markets. I enjoy applying analytical and strategic thinking to solve complex challenges and drive sustainable results. My goal is to build a career in business operations and strategy, where I can help companies scale, strengthen their operations, and achieve long-term success.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Financial Business Plan
We are excited to be launching a new business, (name of business and brief description of what the company will do). With any launch, having a financial plan is one of the keys to success, and we would like to involve students in creating one for our new venture. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Learning about our business strategy from various employees to become familiar with our goals, mission, and products. Creating forecasts using Excel (or another financial software) for sales in the first year of operation as well as an income projection (conservative and aggressive). Working with our team to develop an expense budget. Conducting a break-even analysis timeline using financial projections. Reporting on projected assets and liabilities. Including visual comparisons such as graphs and charts to show the differences between the conservative and aggressive income projection.
Financial Coaching Documentation Enhancement
Hi Finance aims to enhance the consistency and efficiency of its financial coaching and planning services for post-secondary students and recent graduates. The project involves translating existing workflows and service models into comprehensive technical playbooks, process documentation, and internal guides. These documents will serve as valuable resources for both internal teams and clients, ensuring a standardized approach to service delivery. The project will focus on capturing the nuances of financial coaching processes, identifying areas for improvement, and providing clear, actionable guidelines. By doing so, Hi Finance seeks to streamline operations and enhance the overall client experience, ultimately supporting students and graduates in achieving their financial goals.
Work experience
Investment Analyst
SolarBank
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 2025 - April 2025
ο· Created memorandums for sustainable energy and infrastructure investments, including solar, storage, and data centers
ο· Contributed to inputs in financial models by analyzing energy markets across various US states, assessing historic kWh rates,
solar capacity, interconnection costs, inflation escalators, and other factors impacting the IRR or logistics of the project
ο· Conducted deal sourcing activities using Pipedrive, qualifying leads and managing internal and external communications
ο· Selected Deal Experience:
Official Bid: Buy-side of 10 Energy Storage Units from Pension Plan and NYSE Listed Corporation ($84M CAD)
o Validated the projected IRR in various production scenarios against the required hurdle rate for energy storage units
o Assessed the effectiveness of AI-driven storage systems that optimize grid sales during peak demand to maximize ROI
Project Financing: Financing with CIM Group to Fund 97 MW of Renewable Energy Projects Across the U.S. ($139M CAD)
o Created marketing materials displaying past project performance, current net operating income, and active MW pipeline
o Cleaned and analyzed data used in the VDR to verify information, production history, and substation upgrade status
Private Equity Analyst
Ancaster Capital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2024 - September 2024
ο· Focused on acquiring firms in Canada with an EBITDA between $1M and $3M CAD, minimal risk, and stable earnings
ο· Analyzed over 50 firms that met investment criteria: assessing cyclicality and identifying areas for operational improvement
ο· Conducted due diligence mand industry research to develop value creation plans for firms under an LOI
Selected Deal Experience:
Potential Acquisition: Buy-Side of Ontario Based Home Renovation Firm ($19M CAD)
o Drafted an investment thesis that outlined extensive backlog of customers and recurring revenue streams
o Validated IRR figure based on investment memorandum and LBO model; utilized data to determine undervalued
business verticals within the renovation sector to identify value creation potential
Financial Analyst
Blacknorth
January 2024 - April 2024
ο· Processed up to 50 transactions weekly for over 80 clients, including corporations like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Canadaβs
largest banks, and recorded journal entries into the general ledger
ο· Validated contracted transactions on the cash flow model from all operating segments over a 3-year time horizon