About Me
Finance & Credit Analyst · Data Analyst · Aspiring Equity Analyst
ABOUT
Hello! I'm Ephraim Adjei, a finance professional based in Ottawa, Canada, and a CFA Level II candidate. Over the past several years I've led credit analysis, corporate finance, valuations, and due diligence across banking, energy, and public-sector research — spanning Ghana, the UK, and Canada.
At Access Bank in Ghana I modelled multi-scenario DCFs to value USD 50M+ in private assets and supported USD 150M+ in international trade finance and M&A, authoring the pitch decks and credit analysis behind an 80% deal-approval rate in FY2024. As a Quantitative Economic Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa, I built the quantitative models — refactored in Excel and Power Query — that informed debt-structure recommendations for public projects.
My goal is to make an impact on human living experiences through public and international finance policy — bridging finance and policy to craft strategies that drive growth, compliance, and sustainable impact. I'm currently preparing for CFA Level II as I move deeper into equity and investment analysis.
IMPACT
- $50M+
- Private assets valued (DCF & scenario modelling)
- $150M+
- Trade finance & M&A supported
- 80%
- Deal-approval rate, FY2024
- 30%
- Improvement in valuation precision
SKILLS
Finance & Credit
Credit & Financial Analysis · Asset Valuation & Transaction Modelling · Due Diligence · Credit Documentation & Approval · Regulatory & Risk Management
Financial Modelling
NPV / IRR · DCF · DDM & Comparables · Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis · NAV
Data & Tools
Advanced Excel · Power BI · Python · R · SQL · Tableau · Bloomberg Terminal
PRINCIPLES
Excellence in Execution
Delivering high-quality results through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to measurable outcomes.
Continuous Learning & Improvement
Constantly seeking to enhance skills, strategies, and processes — demonstrated through advanced certifications and data-driven innovation.
Relationship-Driven Success
Prioritizing strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and teams to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual growth.
Strategic Problem-Solving
Combining analytical thinking and creativity to address complex challenges, optimize performance, and drive profitability.
Purposeful Leadership
Guiding teams and clients toward success with clear vision, effective communication, and impactful recommendations.
EXPERIENCE
Quantitative Economic Research Assistant
Graduate School of Public & International Affairs, University of Ottawa
Feb 2024 – Jun 2025
Senior Credit & Corporate Finance Analyst — Investment Banking
Access Bank Plc, Ghana
Aug 2022 – Jan 2025
Corporate Finance Associate
Access Bank Plc, Ghana
Jul 2021 – Jul 2023
Finance Officer (Contract)
Global Guardians Management, London, UK
Jan 2021 – Apr 2021
Finance Manager
Norbban Energy Limited, Ghana
Sep 2017 – May 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
CFA Program — Level II Candidate
CFA Institute · Level II exams, Nov 2025
Certified Chartered Banker (ACIB)
Chartered Institute of Bankers · Apr 2023
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa
MA, Public & International Affairs (International & Development Finance)
2023 – 2025
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
BSc, Business Administration (Banking & Finance)
2013 – 2017