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PIF Investment Research and Valuation Program

The Investment Research & Valuation aims to play a pivotal role in the evolution and enhancement of the local financial market in Saudi Arabia.

Program Objective

The program covers a wide range of topics essential to investment research & valuation, including analytical skills, sector knowledge deep dive, and strategic thinking required for buy-side and sell-side investment research professionals. The program will focus on how to analyze equity securities, screen for securities, communicate recommendations, and overcome and capitalize on common behavioral biases in investing, plus we will focus on what is good ethics in the field of investments.

IE Business School

Academic Partner

IE Business School is recognized as one of the top business schools worldwide, that provide executive education and corporate learning programs.

IE Business School delivers its programs through its renowned methodologies in both online and blended learning with classes taught by a faculty of more than 500 instructors from around the world.

IE Business School

SNB Capital

Main Sponsor

SNB Capital, a subsidiary of Saudi National Bank, has been instrumental in advancing the Asset Management market in Saudi Arabia. In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify its economy, SNB Capital introduced international best practices and innovative financial products for the local market. Their expertise has elevated the financial sector’s standards, attracting foreign investments and promoting a resilient economic environment in Saudi Arabia.

SNB

The Learning Modules

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  1. Module 1:

    - Introduction to drivers of stock returns
    - Business Analysis (What’s Most Important to a Firm?)
    - Financial Statement Analysis (Is a Firm Financial Healthy?)

  2. Module 2:

    - Valuation Analysis (Is the Stock Worth the Price?)

  3. Module 3:

    - Behavioral Finance (Understanding & Capitalizing on Emotions)
    - Screening (Identifying the Best Stocks)

  4. Module 4:

    - Ethics (Doing What’s Right)
    - Communication (Being Effective)

The Learning Outcomes

  1. Comprehensive forecast of financial statements.
  2. Identify and quantify key business and industry drivers.
  3. Use various investment tools.
  4. Value a stock using a number of typical and advanced approaches.
  5. Learn effective communication skills and practice presenting ideas.
  6. Identify and learn how to capitalize on behavioral biases.
  7. Screen for securities and determine their effectiveness.

Program Acceptance Criteria

The specific eligibility requirements and selection measures that individuals must meet to participate in a particular program.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. Saudi National.
  2. 1+ years of professional experience as a Buy-side or Sell-side Research analyst.
  3. Proficiency in English language.

Selection Measures

  1. Interview assessing skills and competencies.
  2. Diversity of participants based on varied backgrounds.

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