Faiz Jalia

Faiz Jalia has a strong work experience in the finance and investment industry. Faiz has worked as a Finance and Operations Lead at FutureFit AI since April 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant at Personal Consulting Projects from November 2022 to February 2023. Faiz also worked as an Analyst at Pioneer Fund from October 2020 to November 2022, where they were responsible for deploying capital across start-ups and raising funds. Before that, they worked as an Analyst, Business Development at EPCOR from March 2020 to October 2020. Faiz also has experience working at Hinduja Group Limited as an Investment Professional, where they led venture capital investments and supported conglomerate level transactions. Faiz worked with the Group CIO and CEO on various financial modeling and commercial analysis projects. Faiz started their career at Maersk Line, where they held various roles, including Financial Business Analyst, Audit Analyst, and Project Trainee. In these roles, they provided financial analysis, conducted risk assessments, and designed system control checks. Overall, Faiz has a diverse background in finance and investment, with experience in operations, consulting, and venture capital.

Faiz Jalia has a diverse education history. In 2015-2016, they attended the Indian School of Business, where they pursued a Post Graduate Programme in Management with a focus on Business Administration and Management. In 2019-2020, Faiz studied at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) to become a Chartered Professional Accountant, specializing in Finance. Additionally, they obtained the designation of Fellow Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in November 2011, which covered various areas such as Taxation, Finance, Accounts, Law, and Audit.

Faiz also pursued further education and certifications outside of their formal degree programs. In Fall 2020, they participated in the seventh cohort of GoingVC, although their field of study during this time is unspecified. Moreover, they completed the Venture Deals Fall 2019 certification from Kauffman Fellows, highlighting their interest in venture capital and deal-making. Faiz also holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Commerce degree from R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai, specializing in Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, and Taxation.

In terms of additional certifications, Faiz obtained the certification of Volunteer, Civil Defence India from the National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence. However, the specific completion month and year are not provided in the information given.