Aliyan Atif is a Boston University finance student with experience supporting investment banking, business development, and startup operations. He brings strengths in financial modeling, valuation, market research, and transaction materials.
Work experience
Investment Banking Intern at MD Global Partners
Jan 2026 to Present, Remote
• Built financial models, debt sheets, and capital structure analyses supporting sell-side M&A, private placement, and financing transactions across Healthcare, TMT, and Industrials
• Drafted investor-facing materials including CIMs, teasers, management presentations, and pitch decks for small- and mid-cap sell-side and capital raise engagements
• Performed valuation analyses including trading comps, precedent transactions, and DCF to support M&A, restructuring, and private placement mandates
• Screened public and private companies using CapIQ, PitchBook, and SEC filings to identify capital raise and strategic sale opportunities, presenting target briefs and sector insights directly to the Managing Director
Business Operations & Finance Intern at Flows
Jan 2025 to Jan 2025, San Francisco, CA
• Built projections using AI-enabled modeling to assess revenue scenarios, cost structures, and unit economics
• Helped engineering and design talent from Palantir, Meta, Google, DoorDash, and Harvey secure interviews at high-growth startups
• Delivered qualified candidates to Seed - Series E clients backed by A16Z, Founders Fund, First Round, and Khosla, including companies with $800M+, $150M, and $100M raises
• Partnered with founder to develop AI-enabled sourcing infrastructure across 20,000+ candidate profiles
Business Development Representative at FinDash
Jan 2025 to Jan 2025, Remote
• Managed 200+ prospect pipeline targeting CFPs and RIAs using AI-powered wealth management software
• Analyzed competitive landscape against eMoney and legacy advisory platforms, identifying workflow inefficiencies
• Researched wealth-tech trends across 1,000+ integrated financial institutions including Fidelity, Schwab, and Merrill
• Worked with founder to refine pitch materials and go-to-market messaging for advisor-facing product
Junior Analyst at BU Finance & Investment Club
Jan 2025 to Jan 2025, Boston, MA
• Assessed industry competitiveness using Porter’s Five Forces, evaluating structural dynamics and market pressures
• Performed financial analyses using 10+ KPIs and ratios to analyze retail and consumer sector performance
• Developed investment theses using IBISWorld and PitchBook, collaborating with peers on research presentations
• Built valuation models using 8+ comparable companies and precedent transactions supporting recommendations
