Soroosh Rahimian
Senior Business Analyst
Tehran
Summary
Results-driven business generalist with 13+ years of experience in business analysis and development, risk management, and investment evaluation. Possesses a proven ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with expertise in business process design, strategic planning, and financial analysis. Passionate about driving innovation, optimizing operations, and leading high-impact projects in fast-paced environments including fintech, startups, and consulting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Investment Lead
Iran DemoDay + Walnut Ventures
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Evaluated 700+ startup applicants by performing financial and technical analysis to identify investment potential
- Facilitated 40+ mentoring sessions, providing guidance on startups' business development strategies
- Crafted customized investment proposals and profiles to secure investor interest based on their criteria
Senior Risk Management Expert
Dotin
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented the company's risk management framework, aligning with international standards and organizational needs
- Designed and developed risk management dashboards using Power BI, SQL, and Excel, providing actionable insights through comprehensive data analysis
- Instituted a decentralized risk management system, fostering a risk-aware culture throughout the organization
- Conducted in-depth risk analysis, provided scenario planning, and developed mitigation strategies to address identified risks
- Contributed to the organization's crisis management plan, collaborating with both internal and external key stakeholders
Co-Founder & Head of Business Solutions
You & Partners
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Co-founded and led a boutique agency specializing in experience-driven marketing solutions, combining marketing, branding, design, and business strategy
- Developed and delivered comprehensive, tailored solutions to address diverse organizational challenges, with a focus on enhancing customer experiences
- Employed a holistic, experience-first approach to redefine how organizations approached marketing, branding, and customer engagement
- Developed client experiences and built customer engagement programs that drove high
- Designed and facilitated executive training workshops
Head of New Business Development
Khaneh Afrinesh
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Ideated and developed new business ventures focusing on culture, art, and creative industries
- Utilized design thinking to create practical and innovative approaches for business development
- Analyzed creative industries and cultural businesses to identify market opportunities
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Deed Communication Agency
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Identified market opportunities in the public relations sector and launched a specialized agency
- Managed and defined clients communication challenges, and developed strategic and innovative solutions
- Provided a comprehensive suite of services aimed at enhancing organizations' visibility, reputation, and stakeholder engagement
Investment Associate
Simorgh Venture Capital (Maadiran Group)
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Analyzed and evaluated over 100 startups for VC investment
- Identified new investment sectors and opportunities for new business development
Product Manager & Business Line Owner
Saba Systems (Morva Group)
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed cross-functional teams to design, launch, and grow multiple interactive networks, including a medical network, IT support guide, online store, group-buying platform, and telemarketing platform
- Played a key leadership role in Saba's strategic pivot towards mobile-first solutions, identifying new growth opportunities and enabling the company's transition
- Managed the implementation of multi-channel networks and e-commerce products
- Spearheaded the development of a C2C second-hand goods trading platform and a real estate information app, diversifying product offerings in high-demand mobile markets
Education
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship (Organizational Focus)
University of Tehran
Tehran 04.2014 - 01.2017
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering (Systems Analysis)
Azad University
Tehran 01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving
- Business planning & Development
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Data Analysis & Visualization
- Project Management & Team Leadership
- Financial Assessment
- Strategic Thinking
Timeline
Investment Lead
Iran DemoDay + Walnut Ventures
07.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Risk Management Expert
Dotin
11.2020 - 04.2024
Head of New Business Development
Khaneh Afrinesh
01.2020 - 06.2020
Co-Founder & Head of Business Solutions
You & Partners
04.2017 - 09.2020
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Deed Communication Agency
03.2016 - 05.2017
Investment Associate
Simorgh Venture Capital (Maadiran Group)
01.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship (Organizational Focus)
University of Tehran
04.2014 - 01.2017
Product Manager & Business Line Owner
Saba Systems (Morva Group)
04.2012 - 07.2015
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering (Systems Analysis)
Azad University
01.2009 - 01.2013
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