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ibrahim awal

@ibrahim_awal

Research and Data analyst, Writer, and Wutor — Banking-trained, skilled in Excel, Python, and SQL, delivering fast, reliable remote work from GST.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote work I can own end to end — research, data analysis, data entry, content writing, tutoring, virtual assistance, or customer support. Banking-trained with advanced Excel, Python, SQL, and native-level English. Fast, accurate, proactive, no supervision needed. Flexible hours, part-time or full-time, starting immediately. Simply: the person you never have to chase.

Recent NYU graduate (BA Economics; Minor in Applied Mathematics), trained in investment banking and open to remote part-time or full-time work in research, data analysis, data entry, content writing, tutoring, translation, virtual assistance, admin, or customer support.

Research & analysis — At an investment bank, I analysed companies across 3+ cross-border deals and wrote clear reports for senior review. I can research any topic thoroughly and deliver organised, defensible findings.

Data work — Advanced Excel, Python, SQL. I automated a company's entire budgeting process in Excel, cutting operating costs 8%, and ran SQL analysis to pinpoint overspending drivers. Fast and accurate with data entry, cleaning, and reporting.

Writing — 10+ research briefs, investment memos, and reports written. Clear, structured, native-level English.

Teaching & coaching — Built and led a training programme for 40+ university students in analysis and problem-solving. Patient, structured teacher; competitive footballer comfortable coaching sport and fitness too.

Languages — English (fluent) and [add your other languages here — e.g. Twi, Hausa, Arabic, French — exactly as you speak them, with level].

Reliability — Every role I've held ran on deadlines and detail. I work independently, communicate proactively, and deliver on time without supervision.

Availability — Immediate. Flexible hours, any timezone overlap. Based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai (GST, UTC+4).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Investment Banking Intern

Sentinel Global Advisers Africa

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Supported financial analysis and valuation work across live deals.

Prepared reports and internal documents summarising analysis for senior review.

Tracked market and currency movements relevant to ongoing transactions.

Investment Analysis Financial Economics Banking

Operations Intern

Minneapolis City SC

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Supported matchday ground operations, helping coordinate setup, staffing, and logistics on event days.

Assisted with budgeting and cost tracking in Excel, contributing to an 8% reduction in operating costs.

Helped prepare reports on operational spending for management.

Excel Modeling Slack SQL

Venture Capital Fellow

Black Venture Capital Consortium (BVCC)

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)

Completed a structured venture capital training programme covering startup evaluation, financial analysis, and deal fundamentals.

Collaborated remotely with a national cohort on group projects and case work.

Quantitative Analytics Equities

Business Development & Marketing Intern

Pet Republic

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Conducted market and competitor research to evaluate 15+ potential business opportunities.

Built ROI and breakeven models to support decision-making, helping grow the pipeline.

Supported outreach, communication, and follow-ups with prospective partners.

Analytical Skills Product Research Interpersonal Skills Proposals Presentation Skills Valuation Analysis Financial Economics Valuation Models

Sales Intern

Nestlé Ghana Limited

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Reviewed P&L with sales lead and district manager to identify highest & lowest penetration rates on all products, analyzing all products which increased efficiency of deliveries from store to customer by 13%.

Assisted in launching new products by coordinating with the marketing team, leading to a successful market entry and 10% growth in market share within the first two months

Marketing Analytics Analytical Skills Market Analysis Interpersonal Skills Sales Customer Satisfaction

Art Gallery Intern (Docent)

New York University Abu Dhabi

Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)

Guided visitors through exhibitions, using in-depth knowledge of the artwork and artists to enhance their experience, resulting in a 30% increase in visitor satisfaction ratings

Developed educational programs and materials for school groups, helping to foster a deeper appreciation for art among young visitors and increasing repeat visits by 15%

Interpersonal Skills Visit

Volunteer Lead

Habitat for Humanity

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)

Directed a team of 20 volunteers to execute home construction projects, markedly enhancing living conditions for underprivileged families.
Orchestrated successful fundraising events, securing over $3000 to support construction initiatives, and expertly managed resource allocation and logistics
Provided 105+ vegetable meals daily to front-line workers to help prevent 40M+ pounds of greenhouse gasse

Volunteer Management Fundraising Resource Allocation Logistics