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Talal Arshad

@talalarshad

Compliance Officer at Global Reliance Merchants who prepared regulatory reporting and analyzed United Bank Limited’s performance and valuation.

Pakistan

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At Global Reliance Merchants (SMC-Private) Ltd., I prepared compliance documentation and regulatory records, responded to regulatory inquiries, and assisted management in identifying compliance risks and implementing corrective actions.

For the CFA Institute Research Challenge, I conducted equity research on United Bank Limited (UBL), analyzed its financial performance, developed forecasts, and assessed its valuation. I also gained public-sector finance experience as a Finance Intern at the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, assisting with financial reports and gaining exposure to budgeting and fiscal planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Compliance Officer

Global Reliance Merchants (SMC-Private) Ltd.

Mar 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Assisted management in identifying compliance risks and implementing corrective actions. Coordinated with internal departments to ensure regulatory compliance and prepared compliance documentation.

Compliance Risk Assessment Regulatory Reporting Documentation Stakeholder Communication

Finance Intern

Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Assisted in preparation and analysis of financial reports to inform decision-making. Gained practical exposure to government budgeting, financial management, and policy formulation.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Financial Reporting Public Sector Finance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CIMA & AICPA

CIMA (CGMA) Professional Qualification, Management Accounting

Completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) / Foundation level and currently progressing through the CGMA Professional Qualification.

COMSATS University Islamabad

Bachelor of Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Finance

Completed a comprehensive degree covering financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, financial management, auditing, taxation, economics, and business analysis.