MS Finance Personal Purpose Statement Sample

Master's in Finance Personal Statement Saudi Business Vision, Professional Service

Now 25, I am a young Saudi Arabian man from a privileged family, which has allowed me to serve as a board member of one of Saudi Arabia's largest real estate firms—our family business. My father is keen to establish a partner financial company and is waiting for me to return from the USA with a master's degree in finance to initiate it. Despite our privileged background, my family is very hardworking and has earned its success. I completed my bachelor's degree in business management with a focus on finance at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. Alongside my studies, I've assisted my father for the past 7 years in building, managing, and optimizing our real estate investment company.

As a family, we are also deeply committed to volunteering, such as providing meals to those who fast during Ramadan after sundown every day for a month. I've always dedicated myself to my studies, our family business, and volunteer work. This dedication was recognized early when, at 13, I was invited by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity to take a special exam due to my advanced math skills.

I don't see myself as materialistic or greedy. I view my career in finance as public service, a vocation, and consider myself someone who works tirelessly for the public good, community development, and the personal advancement of our clients.

My perspective on finance is greatly influenced by my admiration for Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh and his Grameen Bank, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work in microcredit and microfinance. Living in the Middle East, a region facing increasing instability, I see microfinance as a means to achieve peace through shared prosperity.

In the long term, I aspire to be recognized as an expert in international finance in my country. I consider myself a global citizen, with a love for travel and learning about new cultures. Besides the USA, I've spent significant time in Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, and the U.A.E. I've also had the opportunity to meet many Western professionals through various roles in our family real estate business, including marketing and finance.

My long-term goals in finance involve providing real estate investment opportunities to those with modest incomes, enhancing their financial security. I believe that some level of finance should be accessible to all citizens for home ownership in advanced societies. While I generally support the International Monetary Fund's advice to Arab countries to reduce tariffs and expand liberalization and deregulation, it's crucial to protect society's vulnerable members. I question whether sustainable economic progress can be achieved through an uncritical pursuit of foreign investment in the Arab region, as it often fails to stimulate employment or working-class home ownership. I aspire to be an influential figure in international finance, helping to generate employment, address inequalities, and promote economic recovery in ways that align with human rights.

Thank you for considering my application to your distinguished program.

MS Finance Personal Purpose Statement Sample