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Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
July 7, 2022
Hassan is a finance professional with 10+ years of experience in freelancing and providing strategic and financial services to businesses with Deloitte. In 2019, he founded and built an FCA-authorized fintech lending platform in the UK that is a clear market leader in its category. Hassan enjoys freelancing because he loves working on challenging projects with talented people and because it allows him to leverage his experiences to help businesses maximize their growth.
Career Highlights
Founder and CEO
Qardus
Corporate Finance Advisor
Freelance
Manager
Deloitte
Education Highlights
Bachelor's Degree
The University of Manchester
Certification Highlights
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA institute
Case Studies
Expertise
Work Experience
Founder and CEO
2019 - PRESENT
Qardus
- Built the clear market leader in the UK's ethical and Sharia-compliant SME financing space, funding £1+ million in SME financing to date, with over £300,000 in repayments and a stellar track record with a zero default rate.
- Cultivated a loyal investor base with 1,800+ retail and high-net-worth investors to date.
- Led a financial product innovation and provided innovative working capital solutions for SMEs.
- Managed marketing, underwriting, business development, and compliance teams.
- Secured funding and prepared the financial model, slide deck, and debt teaser.
- Developed the business model and MVP and completed the go-to-market strategy, action plan, and market sizing.
- Determined the product and market fit for this industry in the UK.
Focus areas: Fintech, Fintech Consultant, Islamic Finance, SME/SMB Financing, Investing, P2P, Legal Research, Credit Underwriting, Regulatory & Tax, Venture Funding, Crowdfunding, Business Development, Management, Market Sizing, Market Fit, Banking & Finance, Financing, Credit/Debt, Sales Strategy, Customer Success, Transformational Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Models, Launch Strategy, Early-stage Startups, Idea Validation, Go-to-market Strategy, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, Forecasting, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Financial Products, Business Strategy, Digital Banking, Strategy, Market Segmentation, Business Planning, Growth Strategy, Startup Funding, Startup Consulting, Pitch Deck Consultant, Structure, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), DCF Modeling, Excel 365, Underwriting, Excel Expert, Credit Analysis, Small Business, Venture Capital, Revenue & Expense Projections
Founder in Residence
2019 - 2020
Founders Factory
- Joined the Founders Factory's fintech accelerator program and launched Qardus.
- Developed the MVP and go-to-market strategy for the business.
- Secured pre-seed funding from investors to build the business.
Focus areas: Startups, Fintech, Lean Startups, Growth Hacking, Fundraising, Market Sizing, Market Fit, Business Models, Launch Strategy, Early-stage Startups, Idea Validation, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Financial Products, Business Strategy, Digital Banking, Strategy, Market Segmentation, Growth Strategy, Startup Funding, Startup Consulting, Pitch Deck Consultant, Venture Capital, Revenue & Expense Projections
Entrepreneur in Residence
2019 - 2019
Entrepreneur First
- Joined the Entrepreneur First incubator program to meet a co-founder and build a startup from scratch.
- Tested out ideas and working relationships with multiple potential co-founders.
- Developed the idea and honed the value proposition for Qardus.
Focus areas: Startups, Lean Startups, Fintech, Market Sizing, Market Fit, Business Models, Launch Strategy, Early-stage Startups, Idea Validation, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Financial Products, Business Strategy, Digital Banking, Strategy, Market Segmentation, Growth Strategy, Startup Funding, Startup Consulting, Pitch Deck Consultant, Venture Capital, Revenue & Expense Projections
Corporate Finance Advisor
2016 - 2018
Freelance
- Provided expert advice to an insurance company in the Middle East on selling a 49% stake in their business, consisting of life and general insurance, to a German insurance group.
- Collaborated with both parties on preparing a 5-year business plan and determined potential synergies for the proposed joint business.
- Used various valuation approaches to derive the fair market value of the insurance company.
Focus areas: Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Life Insurance, Insurance, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Strategy, Excel Expert, Revenue & Expense Projections
PhD Researcher
2012 - 2015
INCEIF
- Developed econometric models to examine the relationship between bank capital buffers and unique risk exposures in emerging markets.
- Presented with the award for the best PhD paper at the doctoral colloquium.
- Published two empirical papers in the field of banking and finance in top-tier international journals with 88+ citations to date.
Focus areas: Islamic Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Banking & Finance, Financial Institutions
Manager
2006 - 2011
Deloitte
- Managed transactions across Asia with deal values of up to $200 million within strict deadlines.
- Completed 24+ independent business valuations and buyer financial due diligence assignments.
- Headed numerous due diligence, business valuation, financial modeling, corporate finance, and M&A assignments across the Middle East.
- Executed a due diligence assignment on behalf of Abraaj capital concerning their acquisition of Tadawi Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia with a transaction value of $400 million. I led the local project team within a strict deadline.
- Led due diligence on behalf of Zabeel Investments concerning their acquisition of a stake in ASP Access Floors.
- Advised SHUAA Capital on the valuation of Air Arabia for their initial public offering in the UAE.
- Wrote a fairness opinion on the Growgate's assets portfolio in the transportation and logistics sector.
- Acted on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and completed a financial modeling assignment in South Korea concerning a joint venture in the airline industry.
- Guided a sale of a major retail and distributor company in Saudi Arabia with sales exceeding $300 million.
- Counseled on the capital structure of a leading food and beverage company in Kuwait.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation, Corporate Finance, Debt Raises, Capital Raising, Due Diligence, Information Memoranda, Capital Structuring, Middle East, Asia, Southeast Asia, Banking & Finance, Customer Success, Business Transformation, Investment Banking, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, IRR, Forecasting, Market Research, Market Research & Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategy, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Market Segmentation, Business Planning, Pitch Deck Consultant, Structure, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), DCF Modeling, Excel 365, Excel Expert, Credit Analysis, Small Business, Due Diligence Consultant, Revenue & Expense Projections
Semi-senior Auditor
2004 - 2006
Deloitte
- Completed audits of several key projects in Lebanon, including for Middle East Airlines and Arab Bank.
- Audited two mutual funds listed on the stock exchange and completed additional audit tasks within strict timelines.
- Advised clients on methods to support their earnings quality.
Focus areas: Auditing, Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Business Planning
Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
The University of Manchester - Manchester, UK
Certifications
JUNE 2018 - PRESENT
Full-stack Developer
Le Wagon
AUGUST 2010 - PRESENT
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA institute
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