Asmaa Yousaf

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About Asmaa Yousaf

An experienced & focused investment professional with 15+ years of industry experience, devising and implementing investment strategies within financial sector. I am highly skilled in active Front Desk operations (as a treasury dealer, market making in FX, money market instruments and sovereign securities), risk management as well as relevant strategic planning & analysis. I have been actively involved in tactical/strategic investment decisions, portfolio construction using both fundamental and technical analysis related to International FX (G8/GCC), Money Markets (G8/GCC), Global Fixed Income (USD/Chinese). I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, developed over the years providing senior management with market research reports and presentations. I have strong analytical skills, including both quantitative and qualitative asset analysis, performance analysis and attribution, portfolio risk, mandate monitoring, due diligence, and managing relationships with custodians, counterparties and Investment consultants. I have thorough understanding of regional and international financial markets covering banking, Forex, Money Market, Fixed Income, Derivatives (Currency swaps and forwards) and other financial products along with associated credit, market and liquidity risks. I am a team player with a strong collaboration, leadership and stakeholder management skills. I am reliable, trustworthy, resourceful, with a strong ability to make decisions and take actions. I am resilient, can adjust to work in any environments, while I lead, inspire, motivate and empower others. I am looking forward to exciting and challenging opportunities in the Australian Financial Services Market.