Niloufar

Investment professional with 10+ years of experience in equity research, fundamental analysis, valuation, and investment decision-making. Experienced in generating investment ideas, conducting company and industry research, building financial models, and developing investment recommendations for portfolio managers and investment committees. Strong expertise in financial statement analysis, earnings forecasting, valuation methodologies, and stock selection.

CFA Level I passed and MSc in Investment & Financial Risk Management (Distinction).

Senior Equity Analyst - Griffon Capital - Tehran, Iran

(2021-03 - 2024-12)

Frontier market-focused investment management and advisory firm providing asset management, private equity, and corporate finance services to institutional and strategic investors.

• Generated investment ideas through fundamental company analysis, valuation screening, and monitoring of sector developments across listed equities.
• Built financial models, earnings forecasts, and scenario analyses to identify investment opportunities and assess risk-reward profiles.
• Delivered investment recommendations and analytical insights that supported AUM growth from $79M to $328M through portfolio allocation and investment decisions.
• Produced company, sector, and industry research evaluating competitive positioning, growth prospects, key risks, and valuation opportunities.
• Presented investment recommendations and valuation analyses to investment committees and senior stakeholders, supporting capital allocation decisions.
• Developed analytical tools and automated research workflows to improve investment screening, monitoring, and research efficiency.

Equity Analyst → Senior Equity Analyst - Sepehr Financial Group - Tehran, Iran

(2017-03 - 2021-02)

• Built and maintained financial models and valuation analyses using DCF, trading comparables, and scenario analysis to support investment recommendations.
• Conducted fundamental research across chemicals, metals, and industrial sectors, identifying investment opportunities and key valuation drivers.
• Produced investment research reports, earnings forecasts, and stock recommendations supporting portfolio and investment committee decisions.
• Engaged with company management teams, earnings calls, and shareholder meetings to assess business outlooks and validate investment theses.
• Promoted to Senior Equity Analyst based on analytical performance and contribution to research quality.

Masters - Investment & Financial Risk Management in Finance - Kingston University London (2025-01 - 2026-01)