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Tahmid Alam

Beyond the Classroom — Alumni Story

Tahmid Alam

Investment Analyst

BlackRock · Hong Kong

“From an exercise book in Chattogram to BlackRock.”

About Tahmid Alam

Tahmid Alam is an investment Analyst at BlackRock in Hong Kong, working at the meeting point of quantitative analysis and financial markets — advising on complex, high-value financial decisions.

His path began with Cambridge mathematics in Chattogram, followed by a BSc Finance at HKUST. He entered the profession as a junior Analyst and progressed steadily into roles of wider responsibility.

Looking back, he credits a foundation built on understanding rather than memorisation — the habits of clear thinking formed early continue to shape how he works today.

Their Journey


  1. School
    Cambridge O & A Level Mathematics, Chattogram

  2. University
    BSc Finance, HKUST

  3. First Role
    Junior Analyst

  4. Career Development
    Growing specialisation in quantitative analysis and financial markets

  5. Current Position
    Investment Analyst, BlackRock — Hong Kong

Achievements

  • Completed BSc Finance at HKUST
  • International scholarship for higher studies
  • Joined BlackRock — Hong Kong
  • Mentors young professionals entering the field

In Their Words

“Compounding applies to knowledge before it applies to money.”— Tahmid Alam

A Journey That Began in the Classroom

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