Esameldeen Hammouda
@esameldeenhammouda
Strategic analyst specializing in trade finance and risk analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am Dr. Esameldeen Hammouda, a strategic analyst with a Doctorate in Business Administration and a passion for trade finance and risk analysis. My academic journey has been complemented by practical experience in renowned institutions such as Afreximbank and the Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA), where I contributed to the development of Islamic finance insights and sovereign credit evaluations.
As the founder of Avaris Analytics, I established a research consultancy that delivers bespoke business intelligence to international clients. My work involves overseeing primary and secondary research projects that support strategy consulting firms across North America, Europe, and the MENA region. I pride myself on designing research workflows that generate high-impact insights, enabling clients to enhance their strategic decision-making and market competitiveness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
Avaris Analytics
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Established a research consultancy focused on delivering bespoke business intelligence to international clients. Designed research workflows that provided high-impact, cost-effective insight generation, enabling clients to enhance strategic decision-making and market competitiveness.
Associate Researcher
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Led Islamic Trade and Infrastructure Finance studies, synthesizing data from international sources and institutional databases. Delivered strategic insights to support the Bank's goal of expanding Islamic finance mechanisms across Africa.
Sovereign Analyst
Islamic International Rating Agency (IIRA)
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Conducted macroeconomic and institutional analyses for rating purposes, evaluating the financial health and operational practices of major Islamic banks. Authored reports with policy implications and engaged directly with senior bank management.
Business Research Analyst
Infomineo
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Delivered high-quality research for a leading strategy consulting firm, applying qualitative and quantitative methods to develop insights on various sectors. Maintained rigorous quality control and client satisfaction benchmarks across projects.
Education
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Swiss School of Business and Management
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2021 - 2024
Grade: 4.0
Completed a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on applied business methodologies. Research emphasized institutional trust, financial performance, and business model resilience in emerging markets, specifically the MENA region.
Kingston University London
Master’s in International Business Management, International Business Management with Consultancy
2019 - 2021
Grade: Merit
Achieved a Master’s degree with a specialization in International Business Management with Consultancy. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of global business strategies and consulting practices.
University of Buckingham
Bachelor of Business and Management, Business and Management
2016 - 2019
Grade: 2:2
Obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Management. The curriculum covered fundamental business principles and management practices.
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