Ali Ather

House # 1167/2, Azizabad, F.B. Area, Karachi, Pakistan.

Mobile: (92345)3070003 Email: Ather_477@hotmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I am looking to contribute as a lecturer in your reputable institute by delivering my learning, knowledge
and experience for the academic development of students. I have been working in the investments
industry for more than 3 years and have perused CFA with which I can add value for students.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
0

EMPLOYMENT:
 Lakson Investments Ltd. (Jan-16 – Present)
o Manager in the department of ‘research’ (Jan-17 – Present)
o Assistant Manager in the department of ‘research’ (Jan-16 – Dec-16)
 Active coverage of cement sector
 Active coverage on other companies like ASC, PAEL
 Making presentation for Investment Committee meeting
 Preparing monthly Fund Manager’s Report

o Assistant Manager in the department of ‘business development’ (Aug-14 – Dec-15)

 Return calculations of all; Mutual Fund and Lakson Managed Account clients.
 Preparing monthly reports for all clients of Lakson Managed Accounts.
 Preparing annual performance review calculations and presentations for clients.
 Facilitating new clients in their account opening with banks, brokers trustees, etc.
 Formulating legal agreements for clients and distributors, renewing them and making
changes through addendum.
 Calculating the share of management fee and performance fee of distributors.
 Responding clients’ queries and acting as a liaison between them and the back office of LI.
 Sending monthly, quarterly data to SECP and MUFAP.
 Performing various industrial analyses.

 Magnus Investments Advisor Ltd. (Mar-13 – Mar-14)

o Management Associate in the department of ‘business development’ (Nov-13 – Mar-14)
 Developed financial and marketing feasibility for a new business venture
 Development of business plan and market research
 Making payments to vendors, expense control and budget variance
 Designed logo, packaging material and marketing collaterals

o Management Associate in the department of ‘portfolio management’ (Mar-13 – Oct-13)

 Responsible for making and updating clients’ portfolio
 Providing timely recommendation to invest the cash inflows
 Monthly reporting to client to show NAV and returns

INTERNSHIPS:
 Deloitte in ERS dept. for 6 weeks. (Feb – Mar13)
 Islamic Brokerage house DIFS for 6 weeks. (Jun – Jul12 )
 SSGC in Finance department for 6 weeks. (Jan – Feb12)
EDUCATION:

Year Degree Institution GPA / Percentage

2017 CFA - III CFA Institute Cleared all three levels
2012 MBA University of Karachi 3.6
2011 BBA (Hons.) University of Karachi 3.6
2008 Intermediate (Pre-Engg.) Govt. Dehli College 78.1%
2006 Matriculation (Comp. Sc) Habib Public School 84.6%

SOFT SKILLS:
 Quantitative/research skills.
 Good learner and adjustable.
 Ability to explain, demonstrate and make the points understand in a simplest possible way.
 Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to interpret numbers and draw conclusions from various financial tools.

HARD SKILLS:
 MS-Office
 HTML
 GWBASIC

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
 Visited MAJU as a speaker in the seminar of “Starting career successfully” (Sept-2014)
 Events Organized:
- ‘Corporate Mage’ in K.U.
- ‘AIMS’ - Student Awareness Program
 Worked in the organizing team:
- Brands Award of the Year 2011
- Consumer Choice Award of the Year 2011
- Corporate Dinner of KUBS – Graduada 2011