Yusuf Saleem
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic Tax Strategy Associate at SL Tax and Accounting with expertise in financial modeling and tax preparation. Proven track record in enhancing client tax strategies and streamlining processes. Adept at leveraging advanced Excel and data visualization skills to drive informed decision-making and maximize client benefits. Strong communicator with a focus on client relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Strategy Associate
SL Tax and Accounting
Phoenix
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize benefits.
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses using TaxSlayer Pro.
- Conducted financial analysis to identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Reviewed financial statements for completeness and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed client communications on tax inquiries and documentation requirements, fostering strong client relationships and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes, enhancing team workflow and reducing processing time.
- Maintained organized records of client transactions for auditing purposes and reference.
Trading Associate (NBA, NFL, ATP)
Trijosh LLC
Phoenix
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Formulated pricing strategies and executed position management decisions across NBA, NFL, and ATP/WTA tennis markets.
- Analyzed data and proprietary algorithms to assess game risk and enhance management strategies.
- Managed market forecasting and adjusting software parameters based on current market conditions, sports events, and game-related news.
- Developed analytics reports evaluating past asset acquisitions and positions to inform future decisions.
- Collaborated with software developers to enhance performance and create new features.
Private Markets Associate
Koev Brothers
Washington
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Led analytical modeling and research of startups, real estate development acquisitions, and small businesses across the United States, creating a unique deal sourcing system for the investment team using LBO and DCF modeling skills.
- Conducted research on local real estate development acquisitions in Salisbury, Maryland, and led investor relations and negotiation of terms.
- Leveraged network of investors to increase accredited investors within the investor network, adding 20 accredited investors from the healthcare sector to evaluate and invest in deals at presentation events.
Equity Research Analyst
Nara Vision Investment Fund
Washington
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted research and due diligence for PDS Biotechnology (PDSB) and led strategic initiatives across biotechnology and healthcare sectors.
- Led investments and strategic initiatives in Helium (HNT) network while conducting extensive research on hardware, IoT, and blockchain intersections.
- Built economic models and created proprietary metrics to analyze the impacts of monetary policy across equities and cryptocurrencies.
- Managed new portfolio in the Decentralized Finance, cryptocurrency, and web3 space; maintained detailed reports on new protocols and companies in web3 and produced above expected returns in the first year.
Freelance NBA Advance Scout
Consulting
Phoenix
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Attended Phoenix Suns home games, developed NBA advance scouting reports tracking play-calls for each team, and gathered actionable intel.
- Consulted with teams and individual scouts on play-calls and advanced scouting methods, enhancing strategic approaches to gameplay.
- Developed coaching analytics models focused on advance scouting and Xs and Os, improving tactical insights for coaching staff.
- Built and maintained Instagram social media account: @nbaadvancescout with up-to-date play-calls.
Pricing Analyst Intern
Honeywell
Tempe
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created a solution to automate the analytics tasks for the pricing team using Automation Anywhere to develop multiple process bots.
- Built an automated Tableau dashboard leveraging TabPy in collaboration with the software development team in India.
- Facilitated communication between software development team and pricing team regarding technology projects.
Co-Dean of Phoenix
School of AI
Tempe
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed innovative curriculum for artificial intelligence programs and courses.
- Led non-profit organization in Arizona, facilitating community education on artificial intelligence, programming, and data science.
- Coordinated research initiatives to enhance AI knowledge and practices.
- Hosted community meetups and events in Phoenix and Tempe, fostering a collaborative environment for learning programming and artificial intelligence basics.
- Led faculty meetings to discuss academic policies and program improvements.
Basketball Analytics Writer
The Basketball Index
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Attended Phoenix Suns' practices and morning shoot-arounds to interview players, coaches, and staff.
- Collaborated with basketball analytics team to develop innovative statistics and metrics for ranking players using proprietary grading system.
- Analyzed Phoenix Suns offensive system, lineup combinations, and player fit to produce in-depth film-based articles.
- Https://www.bball-index.com/author/suns-film-room/
Private Equity Analyst Intern
Prevoyant Capital
Scottsdale
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed statistical models and visualizations to analyze macroeconomic events preceding economic recessions, enhancing understanding of market dynamics.
- Built 3-statement models, leveraged buyout, and discounted cash-flow models; developed strategies for implementing liquidity, efficiency, and activity ratios.
- Researched and analyzed recession-proof industries for private equity team to guide investment focus.
Basketball Xs and Os Writer
SB Nation - Bright Side of the Sun
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted interviews with Phoenix Suns coaches, players, and staff at home games to gather expert insights on basketball Xs and Os.
- Analyzed Phoenix Suns offensive system in film-based articles, providing insights for fans and analysts.
- Co-hosted Locked on Suns podcast, delivering daily recaps of Phoenix Suns games with in-depth analysis of Xs and Os and coaching strategies.
- Https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/authors/yusuf-saleem
Data Science and Research Intern
ZyraTalk
Phoenix
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Developed statistical models that improved lead conversions in the home services industry.
- Collaborated with product management team to write data market analysis reports and compile relevant industry information.
- Liaised between ZyraTalk product management and software development teams to create a proprietary chat bot.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Analytics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2020
High School Diploma -
Desert Vista High School
Phoenix05-2016
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Financial Modeling
- Tax Compliance
- Python
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Investor Relations
- Deal Sourcing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sports Trading & Ticket Markets
- Software Development
- Income tax laws
Projects
- NBA Player Market Value Model, Built an Elastic Net regression model to predict the market value/salary of each NBA player., http://164.68.109.62/yusufnbapmv/
- NBA Advance Scouting Reports, Built and maintained NBA advance scouting reports, studying all 30 NBA teams play-calls, sets, and terminology., https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRCU-Rs_FfWqcop4TA5HiBYjoLdavlFseOdenPrc2jgTIBYmNv6EAdfatWQ_bBo84WB1CyUWEdEx0nY/pub
- Computer Vision Model to detect early state IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Conducted extensive research and built a computer vision model leveraging Deep Learning Image Classifiers to detect early-stage Invasive Ductal Carcinoma., https://medium.com/@ysaleem/designing-and-implementing-a-novel-neural-network-to-detect-earlystage-invasive-ductal-carcinoma-167c28b87f55
Timeline
Tax Strategy Associate
SL Tax and Accounting
01.2025 - Current
Trading Associate (NBA, NFL, ATP)
Trijosh LLC
05.2023 - 12.2024
Private Markets Associate
Koev Brothers
01.2023 - 05.2023
Equity Research Analyst
Nara Vision Investment Fund
03.2021 - 03.2023
Pricing Analyst Intern
Honeywell
05.2019 - 08.2019
Freelance NBA Advance Scout
Consulting
01.2019 - 03.2021
Co-Dean of Phoenix
School of AI
10.2018 - 06.2019
Basketball Analytics Writer
The Basketball Index
10.2018 - 01.2019
Private Equity Analyst Intern
Prevoyant Capital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Basketball Xs and Os Writer
SB Nation - Bright Side of the Sun
06.2017 - 08.2018
Data Science and Research Intern
ZyraTalk
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Analytics
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Desert Vista High School