Bitanya Markos
Addis Ababa,AA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Analyst
Grace Engineering Ltd.
Addis Ababa
07.2023 - Current
- Produced forward-looking research on Ethiopia’s real estate market using NPV, DCF, and regression models, identifying five high-potential assets that increased projected ROI by 14%.
- Applied time series forecasting to assess rental income and default risk, reducing vacancy exposure across the portfolio.
- Delivered data-driven insights to senior management on 20+ properties, influencing acquisition strategy, and strengthening portfolio resilience.
Investment Banking Intern
Bank of America
Remote
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Built DCF valuation models under tight deadlines, supporting a 10% increase in estimated equity value for acquisition targets.
- Researched financial trends and identified two strategic opportunities, shaping targeted investment strategies.
- Communicated findings through concise, high-impact reports for executive review.
Investment Banking Intern
Citibank
Remote
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted equity research on retail firms, identifying three growth opportunities with 8% profitability potential.
- Developed a 5-year financial forecast model, with sensitivity analysis, to assess scenarios under shifting macro variables.
- Produced a comparative analysis highlighting Best Buy’s positioning within the sector.
Financial Accounting Intern
Grace Engineering Ltd.
Addis Ababa
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed receivables for 20+ accounts, reducing aged receivables by 15% in 3 months.
- Prepared monthly cash flow and aging reports, improving financial reporting accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University College London (UCL)
London, UK03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Royal Holloway University of London
Surrey, UK06-2021
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Cash flow analysis
- Market research
- Risk assessment
- Valuation techniques
- Statistical Analysis (STATA, EViews)
Timeline
Investment Banking Intern
Bank of America
03.2024 - 04.2024
Investment Analyst
Grace Engineering Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
Investment Banking Intern
Citibank
05.2021 - 06.2021
Financial Accounting Intern
Grace Engineering Ltd.
07.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Finance
University College London (UCL)
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Royal Holloway University of London