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Pakistan

Manager - Business Analyst in the Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Banking Division. Oversight of the Institutional Sales, Cash Management, and Transaction Banking portfolio, with a focus on strategic analysis and optimization of financial services:Business / Management Reporting• Directly reporting to Head of Institutional Sales (GM II).• Successfully developed, managed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and share performance metrics, ensuring… Show more Manager - Business Analyst in the Corporate, Commercial, and Investment Banking Division. Oversight of the Institutional Sales, Cash Management, and Transaction Banking portfolio, with a focus on strategic analysis and optimization of financial services:Business / Management Reporting• Directly reporting to Head of Institutional Sales (GM II).• Successfully developed, managed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and share performance metrics, ensuring strategic alignment and facilitating data-driven decision-making.• Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to extract actionable insights from diverse datasets, providing strategic guidance to senior management. • Develop dynamic dashboards leveraging Microsoft Power BI and Excel, optimizing business unit navigation for enhanced efficiency.• Preparing Forecast as and when management requires along with variance analysis with actual numbers of businesses.• Collaborated with development teams to translate business requirements into clear visuals, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and driving effective solutions• Proactively managed departmental governance, audits, and technical aspects, ensuring meticulous regulatory compliance, process optimization, and the implementation of efficient solutions.• Lead the improvement of the business's data infrastructure, encompassing data warehousing, reporting, and analytics. • Perform / review User acceptance testing (UATs) of system generated reports.• Prepare presentations for higher management and deliver insightful ad hoc analyses. Show less

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

Formerly held the position of Officer - Data Analytics within the Corporate & Investment Banking Division of the Bank. Key responsibilities included:Business / Management / Financial Reporting• Prepared and delivered monthly presentations to Group Chief and Corporate Head South.• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support it includes daily indicators of deposit, advances, NTB’s, Cross Sell and Cash position to ensure management performance… Show more Formerly held the position of Officer - Data Analytics within the Corporate & Investment Banking Division of the Bank. Key responsibilities included:Business / Management / Financial Reporting• Prepared and delivered monthly presentations to Group Chief and Corporate Head South.• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support it includes daily indicators of deposit, advances, NTB’s, Cross Sell and Cash position to ensure management performance reports• Expertise in budgeting and forecasting for the Corporate and Investment Banking Group (CIBG), optimizing financial planning and resource allocation• Conducted in-depth Return on Assets (ROA) analysis for corporate clients, identifying opportunities for enhanced profitability.• Preparation of budget with respect to income and expense lines of the branches and segment.• Managed the creation of deposit, advances, and income trackers for various business segments on daily, weekly, and monthly frequencies, supporting data-driven insights and decision-making.• Prepare segment-wise Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, collaborated on IFRS9 reporting, and resolved internal and external audit inquiries, showcasing a commitment to financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Show less

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

Formerly led the Data Analytics Product Department in Retail Banking Group, overseeing strategic communication, product development, analytical insights, performance tracking, reporting, compliance, and operational optimization:Business / Management Reporting• Directly reported to Product Head Liability while providing dotted-line reporting to the Retail Banking Group Head.• Collaborated with the Product team to successfully launch the Flexi Munafa TDR product, achieving an… Show more Formerly led the Data Analytics Product Department in Retail Banking Group, overseeing strategic communication, product development, analytical insights, performance tracking, reporting, compliance, and operational optimization:Business / Management Reporting• Directly reported to Product Head Liability while providing dotted-line reporting to the Retail Banking Group Head.• Collaborated with the Product team to successfully launch the Flexi Munafa TDR product, achieving an impressive 8 billion increase in deposits within one year. Led the development of a comprehensive product system, including UAT and GLS mapping, to optimize profit mechanisms and operational efficiency.• Responsible for Budgeting, Business Analytics functions which includes product / channel / project profitability.• Assisted the Product Head in devising effective campaigns aimed at expanding the bank's deposit base.• Conducted extensive data validation and quality assurance analysis on large datasets, providing crucial support to product and business teams for their analytical and data needs.• Conducted research and analysis for high-net-worth customers, leading to a 10% increase in customer base due to strategic findings.• Review and validate data and sources, oversee the deployment of data to the data warehouse and provide competitive intelligence to management.• Successfully developed, managed, and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and share performance metrics, ensuring strategic alignment and facilitating data-driven decision-making• Designed and managed the BB Product Dashboard, ensuring daily circulation and reporting• Demonstrated expertise in segment profitability, product-wise profitability analysis, and campaign design to enhance the bank's deposit base, while also maintaining a rigorous focus on monitoring expenses, compliance with regulatory requirements. Show less

Formerly served as a Business Analyst in the Bank's Branch Monitoring Unit, overseeing key responsibilities focused on branch performance analysis and monitoring:Management Reporting• Reported to the Departmental Head, delivering vital financial insights and recommendations.• Conducted daily analysis and monitoring of Foreign Currency (FCY) deposits, ensuring optimal position management.• Diligently tracked Teller Denominations and Branches/Cash Cell Limits, guaranteeing… Show more Formerly served as a Business Analyst in the Bank's Branch Monitoring Unit, overseeing key responsibilities focused on branch performance analysis and monitoring:Management Reporting• Reported to the Departmental Head, delivering vital financial insights and recommendations.• Conducted daily analysis and monitoring of Foreign Currency (FCY) deposits, ensuring optimal position management.• Diligently tracked Teller Denominations and Branches/Cash Cell Limits, guaranteeing smooth operations.• Skillfully managed branch-specific budget expenses, crafted monthly dashboards, and maintained scorecards, fostering operational efficiency and problem resolution through effective branch coordination. Show less

Karachi

Formerly held the position of Assistant Manager Business Analyst in Finance Department of the Bank, overseeing key responsibilities in financial analysis, management reporting, and strategic insights:Business / Management / Financial Reporting• Directly reported to the Head of Business Finance while providing dotted-line reporting to the Corporate Group Head.• On special assignment reported directly to the President & CEO.• Proficient in maintaining deposit, advances… Show more Formerly held the position of Assistant Manager Business Analyst in Finance Department of the Bank, overseeing key responsibilities in financial analysis, management reporting, and strategic insights:Business / Management / Financial Reporting• Directly reported to the Head of Business Finance while providing dotted-line reporting to the Corporate Group Head.• On special assignment reported directly to the President & CEO.• Proficient in maintaining deposit, advances trackers while preparing segment-wise P&L reports for key business units. Conducted detailed analyses at both customer and product levels.• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and Return on Assets Analysis for various business segments, providing valuable insights to senior management. • Analyze financials and business performances, monitor strategy implementation along with preparation of budgets and forecast• Preparation of budget with respect to income and expense lines of the branches and segment• Optimization of revenue / resources and its monitoring. Also responsible for Business Controls function of the Group• Identification of revenue leakages• Reviews of different GL heads, corporate / commercial and bank level.• Competitor, trend and variance analyses of the bank’s actual financial position and performance for CFO• Improved system and efficiency by working closely with IT, Controls, and Operations team during the migration to T-24 on behalf of the Finance department. Show less

Worked as an Officer Business Analyst in the Business Planning Unit within Retail, SME, and Commercial sectors of the Bank, where key responsibilities included:Business / Management Reporting• Reporting directly to the Head of Business Planning Manager, managed the maintenance of monthly account profitability reports and designed the MIS structure for Service Quality.• Prepared segment-wise non-funded income reports on a monthly basis and created an advances tracker for CEO… Show more Worked as an Officer Business Analyst in the Business Planning Unit within Retail, SME, and Commercial sectors of the Bank, where key responsibilities included:Business / Management Reporting• Reporting directly to the Head of Business Planning Manager, managed the maintenance of monthly account profitability reports and designed the MIS structure for Service Quality.• Prepared segment-wise non-funded income reports on a monthly basis and created an advances tracker for CEO meetings.• Budgeting and forecasting for deposit accounts in Retail and Commercial Banking Group branches.• Automated RM-wise reports in the T-24 system through IT and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly trackers for deposits, advances, and income for business segments. • Worked on Segment-wise P&L analysis for Retail and SME - Commercial sectors and conducted budget vs. actual analyses for senior management and business units.• Played a crucial role as a liaison between IT and business end users for reporting requirements, proposed report improvements, and maintained quality standards while addressing branch queries. Ensured timely distribution of MIS for business review and implemented effective portfolio performance measures, managing operational issues related to markup recovery and cost-cutting in branch expenses. Show less