Ismail Arif Kodzhabekir

Finance professional with 2 years of experience gained in analyst team lead roles at Ernst & Young and working student at Deutsche Bank. Skilled in financial statements analysis, financial modelling, corporate finance and data analytics. Developed solid customer communication, leadership and teamwork skills, problem-solving ability and strong organization of tasks and time. My expertise spans across multiple sectors, such as transportation, manufacturing, food, water supply and real estate, among others

DEUTSCHE BANK – CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANKING                                                                   Student Internship – Corporate Valuation Project – M&A                                                 

• Performed a valuation of a Spanish publicly traded company dedicated to the O&M and EPC sectors using various methods, including DCF, SOTP, DDM, Precedent Transactions, Trading Comps, EVA, APV, and Premia Analysis (c. €1 billion EV)
• Reporting directly to a Deutsche Bank Corporate Finance Managing Director on a weekly basis

ERNST & YOUNG (EY)                                                                                                                                              Audit Junior                                                                                                                                                             

• Led audits of 10 clients annually, assuming a team leader role in 50% of projects and showcasing strong leadership and project management abilities
• Demonstrated expertise across a diverse range of sectors, including industrial, commodities, retail, and services, among others, gaining a deep understanding of industry forces and specific financial dynamics
• Specialized in company consolidation for the construction and concession industries, delivering more than 10 comprehensive audit reports per year
• Acquired in-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards and regulations by auditing listed companies on Spanish and foreign stock exchanges, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks
• Applied valuation skills using DCF and Comparable transactions methodologies to assess goodwill, construction and concession Project Finance and shareholdings
• Developed a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including Spanish GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP
• Executed financial due diligence in a team formed by two managers and a partner for an M&A operation carried out by our main client (water supply and concession company) for the sale of its technology branch
• Recognized for exceptional performance and consistent high-quality work, earning the prestigious award for the best worker, based on evaluations and votes from both managers and partners of the firm

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL                                                                                                                                          Master in Finance (MiF)                                                                                                                                    April 2023 – June 2024 (Expected)                                                                                                  

• Clubs: IE Finance and Capital Markets / IE Consulting
• Accumulated GPA: 3.7/4 (Gauss Curve)
• Double specialization: Investment Banking and Private Equity / Global Markets and Asset Management

CFA PROGRAM – CFA INSTITUTE                                                                                                                       

• Level I passed on the first attempt                                                                                                                                      
• Level II Candidate – Received a scholarship from IE Business School 

UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA (UPV)                                                                                             Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management                                                                                  September 2017 – July 2021

• Specialization in corporate finance and accounting – High Academic Performance Group (subjects in English)
• Final degree project based on Relative Valuation through Multiples Analysis using R-Studio (graded 9.5/10)
• Faculty delegate in charge of events organization, communication and liaison between students and lecturers

IESEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT                                                                                                                       Double International Degree in Business Administration and Management                                                August 2020 – May 2021

• Exchange year - Specialization in finance and financial instruments
• Completed an internship in the Financial Department of a Spanish company as a requirement for the double international degree (700 hours)