
Expertise: Accounts & Finance
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Saqib Azhar joined the Bridge Factor in 2006, before joining Bridge Factor he was employed with Cost & Management Accountancy leading firm (TMRAC). The assignment undertaken by him over the last 12 years having Financial Reporting, Taxation Management, Internal Auditing, Financial Management, Cost Controlling, System Design & Implementation. Mr. Saqib Azhar, is an MBA Finance, having more than 12 years of experience in the field of finance and accountancy.
Email : saqib@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Human Resource Management, Organizational Development.
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Young, energetic & competent, Sidra has an extensive knowledge in HR, having previously worked for some of the finest industries. With more than two years of experience in dealing with Administration and Human Resource operation at Bridge Factor, She is trusted among her network for her honesty, reliability and positive-oriented approach. Combining a pro-active attitude with a strong professional work ethics, Sidra keeps abreast of the multiple tasks and the most up-to-date market trends.
Sidra is also very proficient in effectively managing administrative & HR operations. She has been involved in recruitment & selection, employee orientation, doing needs assessments, developing employee relations & developing all the processes & metrics that supports the achievement of the Organization’s goals & objectives. Sidra is currently pursuing her MS Degree from a well reputed Business School.
Email: sidra@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Project finance, Capital Raising, Debt Restructuring, Financial Modelling, Project Development Location: Karachi, Pakistan Amina has 10 years of experience spanning over the Investment Banking and Power Sector industries. She has been a key team member in landmark listed debt and equity issues including PKR 2.0 bln retail TFC issue of KE and PKR 12.2 bln IPO of HBL. Before joining Bridge Factor, Amina managed to secure debt commitments for a 350 MW green field coal IPP under development from a consortium of local and Chinese (Sinosure backed) Banks. She holds a BSc Honors degree in Mathematics, with a minor in Economics from LUMS. Email: amina@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Corporate Finance, Renewable Energy, Equity Research, Financial Modeling and Report Writing. Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Fahad is a CIMA Professional Qualification candidate and graduate from the University of London with major in Economics & Finance. Since coming onboard two years ago, he has become an integral part of the team and has made significant contributions on renewable energy and infrastructure projects. His work has included development of Financial Models, Marketing Documents, proposals for competitive bidding and contract negotiations with equipment suppliers and lending institutions. Email : fahad@bridgefactor.com
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
With 7 years of experience, Faran has experience in sell-side as well as buy-side in the private equity space. He has worked in various international organizations as financial analyst including S&P Global Market Intelligence. His last appointment was with Capventures (Private Equity fund) and PNO Ventures (Venture capital fund) as an Investment Associate and was responsible for the preparation/assessment of pitch decks, financial modelling, cash flow forecast and valuations.
He also worked with Microsoft, Seattle Washington where he worked as a Data Scientist.
Faran holds a Master’s in Financial Mathematics from George Washington University, USA.
Email : faran@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Renewable energy, financial modelling and corporate finance Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Zain has completed his Masters in Business Administration (Finance), and has been working with Bridge Factor for the last two years. This has included in-depth exposure in various facets of financial advisory and corporate finance. During his tenure at Bridge Factor, his key experience has been in financial advisory services of power projects and infrastructure assignments. His contributions include filing generation license application & tariff petitions to regulators, drafting information memorandums and analysis & selection of EPC contractor for different power projects. Email : zain@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Corporate Finance, Financial/tariff Modeling, Debt and Equity Financing. Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Mr. Rasheed is an Assistant Manager at Bridge Factor. He has done Masters in Banking and Finance. Mr. Rasheed holds more than 10 years of experience in providing transaction advisory services to numerous power and infrastructure projects. Mr. Rasheed worked on transactions of varying nature and hold extensive experience and expertise in financial modeling, market assessments, feasibility studies, business plans, business due diligence and valuations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and project finance, debt and equity arrangements, tariffs, negotiation and finalization of project agreements leading to financial close. Before joining Bridge Factor he worked as Financial Analyst at Grant Thornton Pakistan Practice. Email : hrasheed@bridgefactor.com
Ms. Qudsia is an MBA-Finance and a Certified Financial Consultant (CFC – Canada) possesses well diversified experience of more than 8 years in the field of Finance & Accounts. During her time at Bridge Factor she was exposed to assignments including but not limited to Project Management, Mergers & Acquisition, Financial Analysis, Project Monitoring, Compilation of Reports, Bid preparations & Evaluation, etc. Before joining Bridge Factor, Ms. Rizvi worked as a Senior Finance Associate at Workers Welfare Fund (Cash & Investments Department).
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan. Expertise: Ms. Zoonia completed her BSc Economics from University of Sheffield and Masters in Comparative Business Economics from University College London. She joined Bridge Factor as Analyst in 2020 and is involved in power sector deals, assisting in preparation of business plans, business valuation models/financial models and proposals/information memorandums. Email: zoonia@bridgefactor.com
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan. Expertise:
Location: Karachi, Pakistan.
Suleman has over 4 years of experience of working as a sell-side equity analyst where he predominantly covered autos, fertilizers and chemical sectors. He joined Bridge Factor in 2021 and is involved in various transactions, developing financial models for project finance and corporate finance deals. Prior to joining Bridge Factor he worked in Next Capital Limited and IGI Finex Securities (Pvt. Ltd) as an Investment Analyst. He has Bachelor's in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from NUST and has completed MBA from Karachi School Of Business & Leadership (KSBL).
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan. Expertise: Zara is an Economics Graduate from NUST. She is a former Intern at the Asian Development Bank and has recently worked at Telenor. She joined Bridge Factor as an Analyst in 2021 and is involved in Power Sector deals, assisting in preparation of business plans and business valuation/financial models. Email: zara@bridgefactor.com
Location: Karachi, Pakistan.
Anas completed Bs Accounting and Finance from IBA Karachi, and is currently a CFA level 3 candidate, pursuing the prestigious CFA program. As a professional, he has over 2 years of experience. Prior to joining Bridge Factor as an Analyst, he worked as a tax consultant for a reputable tax & financial services firm in Australia. Currently, he is involved in various projects, developing financial models, and assisting in transactions for project finance and corporate finance.
Email: anas@bridgefactor.com
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Maham has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration (BBA) from SZABIST and is a recipient
of the Vice chancellors Honor List due to high academic merit. After graduation, she Joined Bridge
Factor as a Financial Analyst where she is engaged in in financial modelling, preparation of
feasibility reports, and tariff true-ups for renewable energy projects. Prior to this, Maham interned at
Habib Metropolitan Bank where she working with the teams in various departments including credit,
remittance, trade and operations.
Expertise: Financial Modelling and Corporate Finance
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Mr. Jay is pursuing his MS in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. He
started his career with an internship at the State Bank of Pakistan in the Strategic Planning
Department. He has spent his career in the field of Accounts & Finance. He worked for one year at
Multinet Pakistan Private Limited Group, preparing budgets and analyses for group companies. He
joined Bridge Factor as an Analyst in 2022 and is involved in power sector deals and assisting in the
preparation of financial models.
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan.
Abbas is Highly seasoned and have achieved Degree in Electrical Computer Engineering with deep and broad proficiency in all types of corporate IT. Strong and accessible presenter of difficult and complicated material to a variety of professional and non-professional audiences. Able to function well independently or as part of a team. Also a skilled leader who has the proven ability to motivate, educate, and manage a team of professionals to build software and hardware programs and effectively track changes. Confident communicator, strategic thinker, and innovative creator to develop software and hardware that is customized to meet a company’s organizational needs, highlight their core competencies, and further their success.
Expertise: Accounts & Finance
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Saqib Azhar joined the Bridge Factor in 2006, before joining Bridge Factor he was employed with Cost & Management Accountancy leading firm (TMRAC). The assignment undertaken by him over the last 12 years having Financial Reporting, Taxation Management, Internal Auditing, Financial Management, Cost Controlling, System Design & Implementation. Mr. Saqib Azhar, is an MBA Finance, having more than 12 years of experience in the field of finance and accountancy.
Email : saqib@bridgefactor.com
Expertise: Human Resource Management & Organizational contour. Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Young, energetic & competent, Sidra has an extensive knowledge in HR, having previously worked for some of the finest industries. She has done MBA- specialized in HR with accreditation of Gold Medallist from Air University. With one year of experience in dealing with Administration and Human Resource operation at Bridge Factor, She is trusted among her network for her honesty, reliability and positive- oriented approach. Combining a pro-active attitude with a strong professional work ethics, Sidra keeps abreast of the multiple tasks and the most up-to-date market trends. Sidra is also very proficient in effectively managing administrative & HR operations. She has been involved in recruitment & selection, employee orientation, doing needs assessments, developing employee relations & developing all the processes & metrics that supports the achievement of the Organization’s goals & objectives. Email: sidra@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Bilgrami has more than 33 years of experience in Banking and Management Consulting, internationally and in Pakistan. While in Banking, he was extensively involved in mergers and acquisitions of Banks in Europe, USA and Latin America. In Pakistan he headed the Management Consultancy Division of a leading Chartered Accountancy firm, Grant Thornton (Pakistan practice). Over the years, Mr. Bilgrami has led advisory transactions for a number of projects covering Privatizations, BOT projects in the Power, Road Construction and Infrastructure Sector, Loan Syndications, Acquisitions in the Banking and Telecom Sector and General Project Management.
Mr. Bilgrami has more than 33 years of experience in Banking and Management Consulting, internationally and in Pakistan. While in Banking, he was extensively involved in mergers and acquisitions of Banks in Europe, USA and Latin America. In Pakistan he headed the Management Consultancy Division of a leading Chartered Accountancy firm, Grant Thornton (Pakistan practice). Over the years, Mr. Bilgrami has led advisory transactions for a number of projects covering Privatizations, BOT projects in the Power, Road Construction and Infrastructure Sector, Loan Syndications, Acquisitions in the Banking and Telecom Sector and General Project Management.