I am a dynamic software professional with expertise in internal audit, investment banking, and software engineering internships at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. I enjoy analyzing financial systems and strengthening internal controls through technology. I excel in data modeling, system development, and using financial analysis tools to drive significant business outcomes. I am eager to contribute to cross-functional teams and deliver impactful technology solutions.

Zafar Riza

I am a dynamic software professional with expertise in internal audit, investment banking, and software engineering internships at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. I enjoy analyzing financial systems and strengthening internal controls through technology. I excel in data modeling, system development, and using financial analysis tools to drive significant business outcomes. I am eager to contribute to cross-functional teams and deliver impactful technology solutions.

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I am a dynamic software professional with expertise in internal audit, investment banking, and software engineering internships at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. I enjoy analyzing financial systems and strengthening internal controls through technology.

I excel in data modeling, system development, and using financial analysis tools to drive significant business outcomes. I am eager to contribute to cross-functional teams and deliver impactful technology solutions.

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Experience Level

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Virtual Investment Banking Intern at Bank of America
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Identified potential acquisition targets through SWOT analysis and strategic evaluation. Built a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model to estimate target equity valuation. Conducted sensitivity analyses to forecast impact of variable changes on valuations. Compiled detailed profiles on acquisition targets, summarizing key attributes and strategic fit. Engaged in team discussions to review findings and optimize investment strategies.
Virtual Internal Audit Intern at Goldman Sachs
June 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Simulated internal audit tasks focusing on identifying and addressing compliance risks within the Global Banking and Markets division. Conducted audits to strengthen internal controls and compliance strategies. Collaborated with audit teams to develop actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.
Virtual Software Engineering Intern at Goldman Sachs
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Conducted governance-analyst style security reviews; identified critical security vulnerabilities by analyzing password hashing algorithms using Hashcat. Drafted a comprehensive memo detailing recommended password protection enhancements and hashing improvements. Participated in security protocol discussions and contributed to security assessment documentation.
Virtual Software Engineering Intern at JPMorgan Chase & Co
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Established a local development environment, resolved repository issues to ensure correct and efficient web application functionality. Leveraged the Perspective open-source library to create a dynamic visualization tool for real-time data feeds, enhancing the trading experience. Participated in code reviews and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate system components and optimize performance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Anna University
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
IBM Certified Application Developer – Cloud Platform V2
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Agile Project Management (AgilePM) Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Certification (BITS Pilani)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Big Data - Fundamentals (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Data Analysis Using Python (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Certified Cloud Practitioner (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
DevOps Professional (Intel)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
IBM Blockchain Essential (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics