A seasoned Financial Services Professional with over 20 years of experience across various banking sectors including Commercial, Islamic, and Microfinance. My expertise spans operations, deposits, trade services, lending, sales, and marketing. Notably, played a key role in launching Islamic Banking and a Microfinance Bank, and has substantial experience in business planning, product development, and compliance. Currently, serving as Manager Compliance and Transformation at Damen Support Programme, where established a compliance section, developed manuals, and facilitated staff training. My prior roles include compliance and internal control positions at Apna Microfinance Bank and Waseela Microfinance Bank, and consulting on product development with Green Cherry Solutions. My career also includes positions in branch management and trade finance at various banks, coupled with foundational experience in audit and consultancy. I hold a Master of Public Administration and an MBA, with a Bachelor of Commerce as undergraduate degree.