Syed Muhammad Bilal

Professional Experience   Corporate Intern – Meezan Bank Limited                                                                                          June 2023 – July 2023 ·        Acquired practical expertise in processing and overseeing a wide range of banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. ·        Implemented stringent compliance protocols for banking transactions, ensuring complete adherence to regulatory standards and significantly reducing non-compliance incidents through proactive training and monitoring.   Co-founder – Décor Den                                                                                                     January 2023 – June 2023 ·        Launched a home décor label and successfully managed an online store with a 27% conversion rate on Daraz. ·        Spearheaded procurement by negotiating contracts with key suppliers that resulted in a 15% cost reduction while maintaining quality. ·        Developed and implemented promotional pricing campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in sales volume during the promotional period. ·        Executed a marketing campaign that garnered 1000+ organic impressions within 24 hours.   Summer Intern – Creatives, IBA AMAN CED                                                                          June 2022 – July 2022 ·        Participated in the marketing campaign for “Summer Entrepreneurship Camps for Kids & Teens” and set up a kiosk at The First Step school, resulting in 15 signups for the camps. ·        Assumed the role of 'Cluster Coordinator,' overseeing the management of 15 children throughout the camps. ·        Curated press releases for each camp’s days, generating positive media coverage for the daily events.   Achievements   ·        Created and presented the Pak Hajj Fund, a Shariah-compliant savings solution designed to help the Muslim community in Pakistan save for the Hajj pilgrimage, receiving positive feedback from industry experts at Bank Alfalah Limited. ·        Achieved first place in the Inter-School Debate Competition at Happy Home School, demonstrating exceptional public speaking and effective argumentation abilities.   Major Reports/ Research Work/ Projects   Hascol Petroleum Limited ·        Constructed a comprehensive financial model over 5 years and performed company valuation. Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd. ·        Detailed analysis of the company’s capital structure and dividend policy relating to its free cash flow.   JDW Sugar Mills ·        Conducted the company’s ratio analysis over 5 years and identified key factors that contributed to the ratio change.     Interests and Extracurricular Activities ·        Coordinated logistics and activities for over 2,000 students and parents at IBA Ogala 23, enhancing event experience and demonstrating exceptional event planning and leadership. ·        Hobbies: Football, Poetry, and Tennis.     Skills   ·        Graphic Design: Professional Canva, Microsoft Excel, Python (beginner) and Power BI Certifications ·       “PCSC”, ICAP (June 2020). ·       “Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination”, West Virginia University via Coursera (July 2023).