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Yazan Rai

@yazanrai

Finance professional at Arab Bank PLC who built financial models across nine business segments and streamlined reporting by 35%.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to leverage my cross-functional expertise in real estate investment, strategy, or capital markets roles.

At Arab Bank PLC, I built financial models to evaluate and forecast business initiatives across nine business segments. My reporting work included designing automated data queries that reduced reporting time by 35%.

I delivered insights to C-suite leaders supporting strategic initiatives impacting $178M in revenue in 2024 and 9% in cost savings. I also conducted annual budgeting and forecasting, coordinating financial inputs across departments.

At Deloitte & Touche, I executed financial statement audits for multinational clients across multiple industries, applying IFRS and regulatory reporting standards. As an Associate, I led a five-person team transitioning Deloitte engagements to new audit software; later, as an Experienced Associate, I mentored junior team members and reviewed deliverables.

I hold an MSc in Real Estate Development from IE and a BSc in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the American University of Beirut. I’m a CFA Level II candidate and hold CFI certifications in Financial Modeling Valuation Analyst, Commercial Real Estate Finance, and ESG in Finance & Investing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis

Arab Bank PLC

Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered insights to C-suite, supporting strategic initiatives impacting revenue $178M in 2024 and 9% in cost savings. Built financial models to evaluate and forecast business initiatives with 90% accuracy across 9 business segments.

Financial Modeling Forecasting Budgeting Data Analysis Power BI Python Tableau

Experienced Associate

Deloitte & Touche

Jun 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Executed financial statement audits for multinational clients across multiple industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory reporting standards for 40+ client engagements. Mentored 12+ junior members, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables.

Financial Auditing IFRS Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Client Management

Associate

Deloitte & Touche

Jan 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Led a 5-person team transitioning Deloitte engagements to a new audit software, ensuring seamless adoption. Interfaced with senior client stakeholders, strengthening communication and issue resolution during audit cycles.

Audit Application Implementation Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Issue Resolution

Business Development Officer

Institute for Financial Analysts

Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Increased student enrollment by 43% through marketing campaigns and strengthened recruitment channels. Secured 3 new local B2B partnerships and increased sales outside Lebanon by 36% within one year.

Business Development Marketing Campaigns B2B Partnerships Sales Growth

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IE School of Architecture and Design

MSc, Real Estate Development

Activities and societies: Dean's List | Top 5% of Cohort | Elected Class Representative.

Pursuing an MSc in Real Estate Development, expected to complete in July 2026. Achieved Dean's List, top 5% of cohort, and elected Class Representative.