Jonathan Yapi

Analyst

Specialty: Strategic and financial analysis; financial modeling; investment transaction structuring; sector and market research; budget planning.

Jonathan is an Investment Analyst at GSF Global Advisors. He contributes to the strategic and financial analysis of the firm’s international projects, particularly investment mandates, supporting teams in transaction structuring, financial modeling, and the preparation of decision-making materials.

Before joining the permanent team at GSF, he served as Junior Advisor – Finance and Strategy within the firm, contributing to advisory assignments including sector analysis, financial modelling, market research, and the preparation of recommendation notes for client executives. He previously gained strong international financial management experience at the British Embassy in Abidjan (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – FCDO), first as Finance and Administration Assistant and later as Finance Officer, where he oversaw daily financial operations in compliance with both UK and local procedures, supported budget preparation, managed payroll processes, and liaised with auditors. He also completed an internship as Assistant Banking Operations Coordinator at BSIC Bank.

Jonathan holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Near East University (Nicosia, Cyprus) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Finance and Accounting, from the Graduate School of Management (Abidjan). He is currently completing the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) and has participated in a capacity-building program on SME development organized by the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise. He is also the author of an article published in 2024 in the *Journal of Economic and Behavioural Studies*.