Abdul Hakim

Equity Research Analyst with over 8 years of experience covering TMT, manufacturing, retail and pharma sectors across Asia and Europe. Skilled in financial modeling, market forecasting, and producing high-impact research reports that support institutional investment decisions. Proven ability to mentor junior analysts, enhance model accuracy, and deliver actionable insights that influence portfolio strategies.

Delivery Manager at Acuity Analytics (2024-09 – Present)

• Assisting the lead analysts at a large European Wholesale Bank covering the food, retail and pharma sectors, and holding companies across Europe and North America.
• Producing earnings reports and investment theses for 11 core companies and 31 peer companies.
• Monitoring daily market developments and related news, identifying and highlighting key updates with potential stock impacts.
• Initiated the coverage for Zabka Holdings, Kingspan Group and The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
• Preparing/updating slides for marketing presentation of the companies under coverage.
• Mentoring junior analysts and driving adoption of best practices in financial modelling.

Associate Vice President at Knowledge Outsource (2019-12 – 2024-09)

• Assisted the Head of Research at DBS Bank who manages the research coverage of TMT sector in ASEAN, China/HK and North America.
• Authored 100+ research reports including earnings analysis, sectoral pieces and thematic ideas such as IoT, metaverse and SPACs.
• Clarified investor queries on companies and related sector.
• Initiated the coverage of Grab Holdings and Bukalapak.
• Contributed to a data exploration tool project, improving investor access to company and sector specific critical factors.

Research Analyst at Strategic Research Limited (2018-02 – 2019-10)

• Conducted equity research on Sri Lankan manufacturing and energy firms.
• Produced 30+ equity research reports and sector studies.
• Contributed to the Sri Lankan budget and semi-annual economic reports.
• Organized and led the monthly Research Day forums with 20+ attendees, improving cross-team knowledge sharing.

Lead Associate at WNS Global Services (2014-08 – 2018-01)

• Handled minor to moderate financial dispute cases, successfully recovering thousands (GBP).
• Automated departmental processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
• Authored the Departmental Manual Procedure, standardizing disbursement processes.

Master of Business Management – University of West London

ACMA/CGMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants