10 Investment Analyst jobs in Islamabad

About Us ASR Global Services (Watar Partners & Co (Private) Limited) is one of the region’s leading providers of research-driven financial solutions and investment evaluation services. We deliver a range of services to international clients—including institutional-grade investment analysis, financial modelling, post-investment monitoring, feasibility studies, macro and microeconomic research, and advisory support for principal investing, strategic asset allocation, and M&A activities. Our client portfolio includes venture capital firms, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), institutions, multi-family offices, and fund/asset managers, primarily across the GCC. Job Purpose The Senior Investment Analyst plays a critical role in the investment team, working under the guidance of an Investment Associate or Senior Investment Associate. This role is designed for experienced professionals (minimum 3+ years) with a strong track record in financial analysis and investment research. The Senior Analyst contributes meaningfully to the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities, leads key workstreams, and serves as a mentor to junior team members. This position offers exposure to a wide range of clients and mandates across global markets, particularly in the GCC, and plays a key role in delivering high-quality insights and recommendations. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Lead specific workstreams in investment evaluations, including developing detailed financial models and valuations. Independently conduct industry, company, and market research to support investment theses. Prepare first drafts of Investment Committee (IC) memos and client deliverables with minimal supervision. Supervise and guide the work of Junior Analysts and Analyst I/II team members, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with Associates on structuring deals, preparing client presentations, and refining investment strategies. Present key findings to senior team members and support client discussions when required. Monitor portfolio companies post-acquisition, assess performance against benchmarks, and issue detailed post-acquisition reviews. Keep abreast of global market developments and emerging investment trends relevant to client portfolios. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, training, and documentation of best practices. Support special projects such as M&A mandates, strategic asset allocation initiatives, and principal investments. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management. Key Candidate Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier university (Master’s preferred). CFA Level 2 is strongly preferred. 4 - 7 years of experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, equity research, or a similar role. Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence. Exposure to international clients and working knowledge of the GCC investment landscape is a plus. Desired Skills and Attributes: Strong analytical, research, and financial acumen. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Leadership potential, team collaboration, and mentoring skills. Adaptability to dynamic client needs and international work environments. ASR Global Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performance work environment. Our team members benefit from competitive compensation packages, comprehensive allowances, and benefits on par with leading multinational firms.

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Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Location: Main GT Road DHA Phase 2 Gate 1, NEAR PSO Pump

Timings: 4 PM - 1 AM, Pakistan Standard Time.

We are looking for a M&A Analyst - (Financial Modeling Expert) to join our dynamic financial advisory team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, financial expertise, and a passion for delivering high-impact transaction support. You will play a critical role in financial due diligence, Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis, and M&A transactions, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions.

• Analyze and interpret complex financial data to support client decision-making.

• Prepare Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports , financial models, and valuations.

• Organize and maintain secure data rooms for financial documentation.

• Assist in discussions with business owners, C-suite executives, and investors regarding financial performance and strategic implications.

• Identify key risks, trends, and opportunities in financial statements.

• Prepare financial projections, working capital assessments, and deal consideration analyses .

• Support transaction execution, including financial modeling and deal structuring.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.

• Understanding of US GAAP, accounting policies, and M&A processes .

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and data room platforms .

• Ability to identify patterns and insights from complex datasets.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines .

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings effectively.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in transaction advisory, investment banking, or financial consulting.

• ACCA/CA/CPA/CFA or related qualification preferred.

Why VASL?

We’re looking for top-tier talent to join us in building the world’s best business process outsourcing solutions provider.

At VASL, we solve complex business challenges by offering skilled finance, accounting, consulting, and operations support . Our expertise in M&A advisory, construction estimation, virtual assistance, and recruitment services makes us the go-to partner for businesses seeking growth and efficiency.

We deliver transformational outcomes for our clients by optimizing operations across all business functions.

Our Values:

• Value Creation – Go beyond expectations and create lasting impact.
• Integrity – Build trust through honesty, efficiency, and dependability.
• Respect – Appreciate and recognize every individual’s contribution.
• Diversity – Embrace different perspectives and foster inclusivity.
• Flexibility – Adapt to changing circumstances and collaborate effectively.
• Teamwork – Work together to achieve success.

Work with Us!

We’re a team of driven, ambitious professionals who work smart, move fast, and thrive on collaboration. We believe in autonomy, innovation, and creating an environment where everyone excels .

This isn’t just another corporate job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic company that values growth, efficiency, and making an impact .

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now!

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Job Type:

Full-Time, Onsite

Location:

Main GT Road DHA Phase 2 Gate 1, NEAR PSO Pump

Timings:

4 PM - 1 AM, Pakistan Standard Time.

We are looking for a

M&A Analyst - (Financial Modeling Expert)

to join our dynamic financial advisory team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, financial expertise, and a passion for delivering high-impact transaction support. You will play a critical role in financial due diligence, Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis, and M&A transactions, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

•

Conduct in-depth

financial analysis and due diligence

for buy-side and sell-side transactions.

•

Analyze and interpret complex

financial data

to support client decision-making.

•

Prepare

Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports , financial models, and valuations.

•

Organize and maintain

secure data rooms

for financial documentation.

•

Assist in discussions with

business owners, C-suite executives, and investors

regarding financial performance and strategic implications.

•

Identify

key risks, trends, and opportunities

in financial statements.

•

Prepare

financial projections, working capital assessments, and deal consideration analyses .

•

Support transaction execution, including financial modeling and deal structuring.

Qualifications & Skills:

•

Strong

financial modeling and analytical skills

with keen attention to detail.

•

Understanding of

US GAAP, accounting policies, and M&A processes .

•

Proficiency in

MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and data room platforms .

•

Ability to

identify patterns and insights

from complex datasets.

•

Excellent

problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines .

•

Strong

written and verbal communication skills

to present findings effectively.

•

3 - 5 years of experience in transaction advisory, investment banking, or financial consulting.

•

ACCA/CA/CPA/CFA

or related qualification preferred.

Why VASL?

We’re looking for top-tier talent to join us in building the world’s best business process outsourcing solutions provider.

At VASL, we solve complex business challenges by offering skilled

finance, accounting, consulting, and operations support . Our expertise in

M&A advisory, construction estimation, virtual assistance, and recruitment services

makes us the go-to partner for businesses seeking growth and efficiency.

We deliver

transformational outcomes

for our clients by optimizing operations across all business functions.

Our Values:

Value Creation

– Go beyond expectations and create lasting impact. Integrity

– Build trust through honesty, efficiency, and dependability. Respect

– Appreciate and recognize every individual’s contribution. Diversity

– Embrace different perspectives and foster inclusivity. Flexibility

– Adapt to changing circumstances and collaborate effectively. Teamwork

– Work together to achieve success. Work with Us!

We’re a team of

driven, ambitious professionals

who work smart, move fast, and thrive on collaboration. We believe in

autonomy, innovation, and creating an environment where everyone excels .

This isn’t just another corporate job—it’s an

opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic company

that values

growth, efficiency, and making an impact .

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Grade Level: L2/L3

Location: Islamabad

What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis?

This position is responsible for managing financial planning within the FP&A Central team.

The role reports directly to the Stream Head FP&A - Central.

What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do?

• Maintain and update consolidated and SBU-wise financial planning models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business assumptions.
• Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other finance teams to analyze variances in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow against budgets and forecasts.
• Work with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review assumptions and incorporate inputs into financial statements and planning models.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of planning deliverables.
• Prepare, analyze, and present impact analyses and overlays.
• Support group-level planning by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs.
• Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analyses for SBUs.
• Assist in preparing planning presentations and reports by liaising with relevant stakeholders.

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Grade Level: L2/L3
Location: Islamabad
What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis?

This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

The role reports directly to Stream Head FP&A - Central.

What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do?

• Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions.
• Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast.
• Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables.
• Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays.
• Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams.
• Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control.
• Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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Grade Level: L2/L3 Location: Islamabad What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis? This position is responsible for managing financial planning within the FP&A Central team. The role reports directly to the Stream Head FP&A - Central. What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do? Maintain and update consolidated and SBU-wise financial planning models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business assumptions. Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other finance teams to analyze variances in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow against budgets and forecasts. Work with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review assumptions and incorporate inputs into financial statements and planning models. Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure timely submission of planning deliverables. Prepare, analyze, and present impact analyses and overlays. Support group-level planning by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs. Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analyses for SBUs. Assist in preparing planning presentations and reports by liaising with relevant stakeholders.

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Grade Level: L2/L3 Location: Islamabad What is Expert Financial Planning & Analysis? This position is responsible for carrying out and managing the financial planning responsibilities within the FP&A Central team function.

The role reports directly to Stream Head FP&A - Central. What does Expert Financial Planning & Analysis do? Maintain and update consolidated & SBU wise financial planning models, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business assumptions. Collaborate with FP&A business partners and other Finance teams to conduct variance analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow versus budget/forecast. Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other functions to review and analyze the reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of the related assumptions and incorporate inputs into forecasted financial statements/planning models and reports. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables. Prepare, analyze, and present various impact analyses/overlays. Support Group-level planning cycles by coordinating and consolidating non-financial KPIs from relevant teams. Prepare segment-wise profitability and cash flow analysis of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) for effective control. Assist in the preparation of planning-related presentations and reports by liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, and ensuring timely collection of inputs.

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British Council Pay Band 7

Department: Finance

Location: This job is open in Srilanka and Pakistan (all offices)

Contract: Indefinite Contract (Permanent role)

Apply by: Monday, 01st Sept :59 Local time

Interview window: 03rd week of September

The starting gross monthly salary is LKR 315,667 for candidates based in Sri Lanka and PKR 3,33,951 for those in Pakistan. These figures are indicative and may vary based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Country-specific benefits will also apply.

This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in Srilanka and Pakistan at the time of application. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The British Council supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements.

Role Context

The role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring across South Asia. It ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reports and provides direct support to Regional Exams Leads. The post-holder will lead a team of five analysts across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, offering financial insights, variance analysis, and performance assessments. Strong analytical skills, commercial thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are essential.

Operating within a matrix structure, the role connects country teams with global finance initiatives and aligns with the ‘three lines of defence’ model—separating financial control and assurance functions. It plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and supports collaboration with internal stakeholders like Regional Finance Directors, Country Directors, and Exams Leads, as well as external professional service providers.

Main responsibilities

The role is accountable for analysing and interpreting financial and operational plans for the Exams South Asia business, supporting planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. It involves financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The post-holder will provide strong financial partnering to country teams, support investment cases, and contribute to business decision-making through scenario planning and dashboard development.

As a regional FP&A lead, the role manages a dispersed team across South Asia, driving finance transformation and ensuring reporting standards meet internal and external requirements. It includes coaching, capacity building, and maintaining data integrity while fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders. The role also supports financial reviews, cost allocation accuracy, and continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes.

Role-Specific Skills

Business Performance Management & Investment Appraisal

• Interpret management data to align with strategy and operations.
• Participate in performance appraisals to drive improvements.

Financial Analysis

• Provide analysis to support decision-making and assess risks.
• Evaluate business performance and communicate insights.

Management Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely reports with data integrity.
• Identify variances and assess risks and opportunities.

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Analyse consolidated plans for effective decision-making.
• Contribute to forecasting and advise on master data attributes.

Business Partnering

• Provide clear, relevant financial advice to support business outcomes.
• Communicate complex financial data in simple, non-technical language.

Role specific knowledge and experience

Minimum/essential

• Minimum three years of experience in operational financial management and / or management accounting.
• Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial planning, monitoring, and reporting process
• Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Working in virtual teams.

Desirable

• Good time management and data management.
• Finance/business analysis modelling experience.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience working with PowerBI.

Education and Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics, Part qualified with a recognized accounting body.

Professional Qualification and Certification

Qualified accountant with recognised professional body, with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles

Language Requirements

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

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British Council

Pay Band 7 Department:

Finance Location:

This job is open in Srilanka and Pakistan (all offices) Contract:

Indefinite Contract (Permanent role) Apply by:

Monday, 01st Sept :59 Local time Interview window:

03rd week of September The

starting gross monthly salary

is LKR 315,667 for candidates based in Sri Lanka and PKR 3,33,951 for those in Pakistan. These figures are indicative and may vary based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Country-specific benefits will also apply. This role is open to applicants who already have the legal right to work in Srilanka and Pakistan at the time of application. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The British Council supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements. Role Context The role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring across South Asia. It ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reports and provides direct support to Regional Exams Leads. The post-holder will lead a team of five analysts across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, offering financial insights, variance analysis, and performance assessments. Strong analytical skills, commercial thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are essential. Operating within a matrix structure, the role connects country teams with global finance initiatives and aligns with the ‘three lines of defence’ model—separating financial control and assurance functions. It plays a key part in enabling strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and supports collaboration with internal stakeholders like Regional Finance Directors, Country Directors, and Exams Leads, as well as external professional service providers. Main responsibilities The role is accountable for analysing and interpreting financial and operational plans for the Exams South Asia business, supporting planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting. It involves financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The post-holder will provide strong financial partnering to country teams, support investment cases, and contribute to business decision-making through scenario planning and dashboard development. As a regional FP&A lead, the role manages a dispersed team across South Asia, driving finance transformation and ensuring reporting standards meet internal and external requirements. It includes coaching, capacity building, and maintaining data integrity while fostering collaboration with senior stakeholders. The role also supports financial reviews, cost allocation accuracy, and continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes. Role-Specific Skills Business Performance Management & Investment Appraisal Interpret management data to align with strategy and operations. Participate in performance appraisals to drive improvements. Financial Analysis Provide analysis to support decision-making and assess risks. Evaluate business performance and communicate insights. Management Reporting Deliver accurate, timely reports with data integrity. Identify variances and assess risks and opportunities. Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting Analyse consolidated plans for effective decision-making. Contribute to forecasting and advise on master data attributes. Business Partnering Provide clear, relevant financial advice to support business outcomes. Communicate complex financial data in simple, non-technical language. Role specific knowledge and experience Minimum/essential Minimum three years of experience in operational financial management and / or management accounting. Delivery of results within a complex international structure and reporting to tight deadlines. Demonstrable understanding of financial planning, monitoring, and reporting process Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Working in virtual teams. Desirable Good time management and data management. Finance/business analysis modelling experience. Experience working with SAP. Experience working with PowerBI. Education and Professional Qualification Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics, Part qualified with a recognized accounting body. Professional Qualification and Certification Qualified accountant with recognised professional body, with proven experience of successfully managing and delivering similar roles Language Requirements The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

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