Afrida Hussain
About Afrida Hussain
Afrida Hussain is a Senior Financial Analyst at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in finance and a Master of Business Administration from New York University.
Title and Current Role
Afrida Hussain holds the position of Senior Financial Analyst at Penguin Random House, based in New York, United States. In this role, she contributes significantly to the company's financial planning and analysis, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Afrida served as a Financial Analyst at Penguin Random House from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she has experience working at Code and Theory as a Junior Financial Analyst and Finance Intern. She also gained financial insights through internships at FDM Group and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Her early career includes roles such as Front Office Assistant at Baruch College and Beauty Advisor at Walgreens.
Education and Academic Background
Afrida Hussain earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy, General Management, and Consulting from New York University between 2020 and 2023. She also completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, General from Baruch College from 2014 to 2018.
Achievements and Contributions
Afrida played a key role in the financial integration of newly acquired imprints at Penguin Random House. She developed and implemented financial models that supported strategic decision-making. During her MBA program, she received a merit-based scholarship and presented a research paper on financial risk management at a national finance conference.
Professional Involvement and Volunteer Work
Afrida actively participated in the NYU Stern School of Business's Finance and Investment Club. She also dedicated her time as a mentor for undergraduate students interested in finance at Baruch College, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the academic community.