Masa Arafa
About Masa Arafa
Masa Arafa is the FP&A Lead at Flextock, with a diverse background in finance and management. Previously, he held various positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and served as a teaching assistant at the Carlson School of Management.
Current Role at Flextock
Masa Arafa serves as the FP&A Lead at Flextock, a position held since 2021. In this role, Arafa is responsible for financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic financial decisions. The role involves analyzing financial data, forecasting future financial performance, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. Arafa's expertise in finance is utilized to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Masa Arafa has extensive experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he worked in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. His roles included Summer Analyst, Associate in Derivatives Clearing & Execution Business Management, Collateral Services Business Management, and Firmwide Economic Scenarios & Analytics. These positions involved managing financial operations, analyzing market trends, and supporting business management functions. His tenure at JPMorgan provided him with a solid foundation in financial services.
Education and Academic Background
Masa Arafa earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. During his time at the university, he also worked as a Finance Teaching Assistant and held various roles, including Student Development Representative and Law School Admissions Office Assistant. This academic experience, combined with practical teaching roles, contributed to his understanding of finance and management principles.
Internship Experience at GSK
In 2016, Masa Arafa completed a Finance Internship at GSK in Cairo, Egypt. This internship lasted for one month and provided him with hands-on experience in financial operations within a global pharmaceutical company. The role allowed Arafa to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing his skills in finance and business management.
Early Career Roles in Education
Masa Arafa began his career in education-related roles while studying at the University of Minnesota. He worked as a Student Development Representative and as an Honors Research Assistant in the Marketing Department. These positions, held from 2014 to 2016, involved supporting student services and contributing to research initiatives. This early experience helped develop his organizational and analytical skills.