Shifa Sayed
Mumbai
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and detail-oriented MMS in Finance graduate. Completed a 2-month internship, gaining practical exposure. Proficient in MS Excel and Power BI for data analysis, with a keen interest in capital markets. A quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, seeking an opportunity to contribute and grow in a dynamic finance environment.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Management Intern
Idafa Investments
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted advisory team in outreach for Shariah-compliant investments, gaining exposure to investment practices.: Assisted the advisory team in client outreach and gained exposure to Shariah-compliant investment practices at Idafa Investments.
- Engaged potential clients to drive interest in investment and trading courses.: Promoted investment and trading courses by engaging with potential clients.
- Organised documentation of client interactions and course enrollments to streamline processes.: Maintained records of client interactions, follow ups, and course enrollments.
Business Operations & Development Intern
A R Heaters Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Optimised IndiaMART profile for improved visibility and lead generation to generate new business leads and enhance company’s digital presence.
- Conducted email campaigns and filtered incoming queries on pricing and orders, passing qualified leads to Manager for closure.
- Assisted with operational workflows by recording transactions in Tally software by accurately recording business transactions and entries in Tally software.
Education
Master’s of Management Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
01-2026
Bachelor of Management Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
01-2024
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Commerce
Maharashtra State Board
01-2021
Skills
Core Competencies: Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Market Research
Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel, Power BI, MS PowerPoint, Data Analysis
Soft Skills: Teamwork & Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Presentation Skills, Adaptability under Pressure
Accomplishments
- IIBF Students Conclave & Innovator Sprint: Participated in the national-level Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) Students Conclave and Innovator Sprint competition.
- Mind Spark Intra-Collegiate Event: Secured Runner-Up in the Brand and Product Chain competition.
- Campus Engagement: Actively participated and volunteered in various intra-collegiate events and workshops.
Certification
- NISM Series 8 - Equity Derivatives (certified)
- NISM Series 5A – Mutual Fund (certified)
- Stock Market Trading - My Captain
- Business Analytics - My Captain
- Applied Technical Analysis in Securities Market Research & Trading – Alpha Bot Capital (CMT Association, USA)
- Power Bi
- CABA-MDTP
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Research & Publications
Shifa Shahnawaz Sayed and Dr. Irfan Lakhani (2026) "STOCK PRICE DYNAMICS AND FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE IN INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM A FIVE-YEAR STUDY"
In Dr. M. Rane, Dr.A. Baig, Dr.P. Ghag, & Dr. M. Z. Khan, Future Ready Organizations: AI, Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Finance (pp.164-175) Parab Publications. ISBN: 978-93-48959-08-9
Book Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbgnyWnvVb2wActXlcV_ob0JUsV09fY2/view?usp=drive_link
Timeline
Management Intern
Idafa Investments
05.2025 - 06.2025
Business Operations & Development Intern
A R Heaters Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024
Master’s of Management Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Management Studies - Finance
University of Mumbai
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Commerce
Maharashtra State Board