FN Consulting Ltd
Mergers and Acquisitions Services
FN Consulting Ltd was established by Faisal Naseem, a highly skilled professional with over a decade of experience in Financial Services consultancy. His impressive career includes consultancy roles at prominent institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank, HSBC, Santander, and Lloyds TSB Wealth Management. He is now seeking to leverage transferable skills and qualifications to transition into the M&A sector.
A lifelong learner with extensive knowledge of the M&A process from strategy to integration, he has the adaptability to fit quickly into different roles or sectors. He is a self-motivated, dedicated, results-driven, organised, and dependable. Whether working independently or as part of a team, he can effectively collaborate with diverse professionals, communicate clearly, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Skills & Knowledge
- M&A Strategy / Growth Strategy / Exit Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Advisory – Buy side & Sell side
- Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Modelling / Corporate Valuation
- M&A Project Management
- Due Diligence Assistance
- Negotiation Support and Deal Structuring
- M&A Integration Strategy
- Business Improvement and Cost-Reduction
- Data Analysis and Transaction Analytics
Consultancy Experience
Financial Investment / Risk & Compliance related consultancy work:
- AXA Investment Managers
- Goldman Sachs
- Barclays Bank
- Swiss Re/ Aviva
- Lloyds TSB Wealth Management
- Nationwide Building Society
- Abbey (Santander)
- Legal & General
- HSBC
- Deloitte
- Norwich Union (Aviva)
- Others - Ipsos – Market Research
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Law LLB (Hons) - University of Leeds Metropolitan, Leeds
- ‘A’ Levels – Law, Economics - Calderdale College, Halifax
- Investment Foundations Program - CFA Institute
- Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA)
- Certificate in Corporate Finance – CISI
- Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® - Corporate Finance Institute
- Certificate in Global Financial Regulations – CISI
Professional Training / Certificates of Completion
- Private Equity and Venture Capital by University Bocconi
- Fundamentals of Credit Analysis - Corporate Finance Institute
- Introduction to ESG - Corporate Finance Institute
- Advanced Excel Certificates: Certificate in Advanced Excel, Advanced Excel Formulas & Functions
- Accounting Crash Course - Wall Street Prep
- Advanced Accounting for Investment Banking - Wall Street Prep
- Advanced Valuation Modelling by Training The Street (TTS)
- Advanced Financial Modelling – Wall Street Prep
- Diploma in Project Management
- Certificate in Business Analysis - ISEB
- Business Data Analysis in Power BI
- M&A for Management Consultants & Business Analysts
- M&A Diligence Management Certification
- M&A Integration Management Certification
- Membership with Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances (IMAA)
Industry Knowledge
- Genuine interest and familiarity with all the major sectors and industries.