Issam Salti

Conducted a market feasibility study for the potential launch of a new bank based in the Middle East, analyzing competitor landscape and consumer demand. Conducted quantitative analysis using excel to identify trends and by demographics and customer satisfaction. Collaborated with senior researchers to translate data set into actionable insights, supporting client decision making.

Market Research Intern - Ipsos - MENA Region

(2025-08)

• Conducted a market feasibility study for the potential launch of a new bank based in the Middle East, analyzing competitor landscape and consumer demand.
• Conducted quantitative analysis using excel to identify trends and by demographics and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with senior researchers to translate data set into actionable insights, supporting client decision making.
• Delivered and presented a feasibility study to Ipsos senior executives, strengthening storytelling and executive communication skills.

Mergers and Acquisitions Intern - Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Amman, Jordan

(2025-07 - 2025-07)

• Performed comprehensive company valuations using DCF, comparable company analyses, and sensitivity analyses, collaborating with the EVP of corporate development and M&A to assess strategic acquisition opportunities and present forecast-based investment theses
• Led deep financial and market due diligence across hundreds of target firms, synthesizing insights from financial statements and third-party reports (e.g Stifel) and delivering clear breakdowns of the product/firms and deal structuring.
• Built advanced Excel-based forecasting tools and interactive dashboards which automated scenario analysis and improved efficiency.
• Coordinating with the M&A team, investment bankers, and internal teams to support deal execution, contributing to Confidential Information Memorandums, pitchbooks, and negotiations in potential acquisitions.
• Practiced essential soft skills- strategic problem solving with deals, discussions, and estimating profitability and impacts of potential acquisitions, adaptability in fast-paced deal environments, and polished communication, with close guidance from my superiors for better performance.

Audit and Assurance Intern - Deloitte - MENA Region

(2024-07 - 2024-07)

• Conducted Excel analysis for the Audit and Assurance team to aid in project decision-making.
• Worked closely with IT and Financial Auditors to understand corporate processes and services.
• Applied learned financial statement analysis and valuation techniques to support Audit initiatives and performed market research for financial forecasting and risk mitigation.

Intern - Tabbani

(2022-06 - 2024-06)

• A community-based organization's online presence and producing vibrant social media assets that showcase animals needing homes, fundraising events, and advocacy & awareness campaigns.
• Connecting 200+ animals with loving temporary and permanent homes by facilitating paperwork, identifying secure environments, and partnering with nonprofits on trap, neuter, and release programs.
• Reaching +16K followers with an action plan and content calendar featuring sleek templates, engaging videos, and fundraising campaigns.

B.A. - Economics - UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, College of Arts and Sciences (2027)

B.A. - International Economics & Finance - TORONTO METROPOLITAIN UNIVERSITY, College of Arts and Sciences (2022-08 - 2023-05)