Saajid Sahabdeen

About

Over 7 years of expertise in the ESG investing, investor relations and corporate sustainability strategy. Passionate about finding value in sustainability strategies - from portfolio management and constructive investor relations and stewardship, to material, context-driven corporate strategy

Experience

• Product Strategy Lead · Impact Roots10-01-2023

  Operating as an independent strategy consultancy focused on digital transformation and sustainability. Product Strategy: Advising early-stage ventures on go-to-market strategy, pitch deck narrative, and financial modelling. Technical Prototyping: Developing functional MVPs and internal tools for clients, utilising AI-driven workflows, Python, and interactive web interfaces to visualise complex datasets. Business Development: Streamlining sales funnels and client acquisition structures for impact-focused startups.

• Head of Research, Partnerships and Innovation · Mark Labs08-01-2019 – 10-01-2023

  Spearheaded the preparation and presentation of investor decks and client pitches, securing 5 multinational client engagements and seed investment. Assembled engaging applications resulting in successful entries into numerous top-tier accelerator programs. Established and nurtured relationships with over 100 C-suite executives in major financial institutions. Demonstrated thought leadership by authoring deep-dive research papers and white papers. Communicated the business use case of our SaaS platform to the technical team, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical execution.

• Project Management Lead · Mark Labs09-01-2017 – 08-01-2019

  Leveraged MBA-acquired skills and analytical tools to develop team collateral, including competitive and SWOT analyses, as well as financial forecasts and projections. Designed a comprehensive ESG regulatory framework for organizations in the USA, UK, and Europe. Led cross-functional teams in the agile development of innovative product solutions over 2 week sprints on Jira. Successfully pitched the Mark Labs solution for monitoring social impact in refugee integration programs.

• Business Strategy Consultant · Sifani Jewellers07-01-2013 – 06-01-2015

  Conducted Market and Competitive Analysis: Performed thorough research and analysis of the market landscape, including industry trends, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics. Led Strategic Planning and Development: Collaborated with internal teams to define organizational goals, develop strategic plans, and identify growth opportunities. Evaluated Business Performance: Assessed the performance of client organization including financial analysis, operational efficiency, and organizational structure.

• Sales and Trading Analyst · Goldman Sachs05-01-2012 – 04-01-2013

  Conducting Market Research: Performed thorough market research and analysis to identify investment opportunities, monitor market trends, and assess potential risks. Financial Modeling and Analysis: Developed and maintained sophisticated financial models to evaluate investment strategies, assess potential returns, and calculate risk exposures. Risk Assessment and Management: Collaborate with risk management teams to evaluate and manage portfolio risks.

Education

• Imperial Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Erasmus)Master's degree, Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Imperial College LondonMEng, Civil Engineering
• Westminster SchoolA level qualifications

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