Faris Salami
Senior Investment Advisor | Project Finance
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
AI Strategist & Investment Expert with 10+ years in infrastructure finance and portfolio management. Proven track record in PPP structuring, reducing operational risk by 35%, and managing renewable energy investments. Specialized in financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic advisory for sustainable value creation.
Work experience
Director of structured finance
Carbonfree Group
May 2022 - Present
4 years 6 months
Remote
Stream International Holding
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
4 years
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Partner - Group Corporate Development
Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 11 months
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Deputy Head of Investments
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
4 years
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Senior Advisor, Debt structuring and Portfolio Management
Groupe Caisse des Depots Freelance
Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
1 year 9 months
Paris, France
- Infrastructure - Social housing - Renewable Energy
PPP/Project Finance
Kiewit Development Company
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
1 year 10 months
Toronto, Canada Area
• Supervised several phases of development and infrastructure financing including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) across Canada and US • Developed financial models and negotiated financing term sheets with credit institutions • Supervised the design and development of financial models for financial structuring • Drafted reports, memo and financial documentation for investment committees and delivered presentations
Associate
Fidelity Investments
Oct 2015 - May 2017
1 year 8 months
Toronto, Canada Area
• Developed and successfully implemented innovative tools and processes that reduced investment processing turn around and operational risk for over 35%; engaged various improvements for the front, middle and back office departments as a Project Manager
Credit Risk Analyst
SNAP Financial Group
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
1 year 1 month
Région de Toronto, Canada
• Analyzed and effectively acted on organizational and financial data to optimize retention rates, repayment rates, loan success, customer satisfaction, and protect against losses • Developed and implemented credit risk strategies to optimize risk and prevent default
Investment Associate, Renewable energy
ENGIE
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
2 years 2 months
Région de Paris , France
• Actively participated to strategic committees and investment boards by providing reporting and updates on portfolios and financial analysis to clients (institutional investors), financiers and key stakeholders • Monitored and steered the overall projects execution and operations, in line with the internal guidelines
Investment Analyst
K&A Private Equity LLC
Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
1 year 3 months
Région de Paris , France
• Performed valuation analysis of companies and securities, including DCF analysis, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis; reviewed 3rd party due diligence reports (legal, accounting, industry, reviews)
Education
ISC Paris
Master of Science (M.Sc.)