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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed corporate coverage strategy for the region and led the coverage teams handling the MNCs, Large Corporates and Commercial Banking portfolio in the Gulf region.In 2016, managed transition of the bank to an offshore (DIFC) operating model. Worked with various internal and external teams to build a target operating model including processes, products and regulatory framework. Successfully on-boarded clients in the DIFC branch and ensured seamless transition.Built and maintained strong relationship with clients and key stakeholders and represented Barclays in key events.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developed and implemented strategy and framework to cover the “outbound” Global Corporate clients in the region (companies parented in the Middle East with operations in multiple common jurisdictions). Connected these clients globally into Barclays Group across Africa, Asia, Europe and UK. Consolidated three teams into one business segment to deliver business efficiency and led a team of 14 colleagues. Managed some of the largest and complex corporate clients and responsible for portfolio revenue of GBP 50mn. Achieved revenue growth of c. 12% during this period.Partnered with product leads and successfully executed several corporate and investment banking deals.Pioneered cross-cluster collaboration to build strong working relationship with Investment Banking, Wealth Management and International Banking teams.Member of Middle East Leadership Committee (Corporate Banking)Member of Qatar MANCO (Corporate, Investment Banking & Wealth).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for creation and leadership for the Regional Large Corporate Business. Led three teams comprising of 22 colleagues. The managed portfolio contributed 2/3rd of the corporate banking revenue in the region with 12% y-o-y growth.Member of UAE Leadership Committee (Corporate Banking).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed this expanded role and led a corporate banking team of 30 colleagues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates. Ensured successful transformation of the corporate banking business by achieving growth of the core portfolio of existing and new clients and simultaneously reviewing and implementing bank's strategy on the non-core portfolio with a balanced approach towards risk, revenue and reputation.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed a team of six colleagues to handle the portfolio of mid-corporate clients in Dubai.Developed Target Market and Risk Acceptance Criteria for the Middle Market segment. Achieved careful and selective growth of business amid recessionary trend in the industry that was facing liquidity constraints. Managed health of credit portfolio by closely monitoring clients and industry sectors.Realized 2x growth in business during this period despite industry challenges.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established this new role within Corporate Banking to streamline business planning, capital management, productivity analysis, governance, MI reporting and process improvement.Managed a team of two colleagues and developed processes governing the Business Planning and Strategy function.Took decisions related to strategy cost allocation, capital management and resource planning.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Joined Barclays Bank as a Relationship Manager in the newly set up Mid Corporate Unit. On boarded 20 new-to-bank clients exceeding balance sheet and revenue growth expectations. Helped the bank in recruitment and building up the team.

Dubai

Managed Corporate Finance Unit reporting to the Regional General Manager (Gulf) with responsibility to handle key strategic clients, Corporate Finance & Syndicated Deals, FI Trade and other specialized banking transactions initiated by the bank in the GCC. Worked closely with the RGM Gulf to implement the regional strategy for HBL.Key projects included:- Contract Finance for four Power Transmission Line projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This required structuring the transaction jointly with the client as well as the key suppliers in Bahrain, Germany, UAE and KSA- Arrangement and participation in Syndicated Debt Finance for Corporate and Financial Institutions and led all debt finance transactions for new and existing clients.- Managed large ticket complex trade and structured trade transactions including back to back trade- Research and Product Development for new initiatives and products related to capital investments, equity markets, real estate and mortgage financing.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed corporate banking coverage for the Dubai region leading a team of 4 colleagues. Worked on the consolidation of Dubai branches into a central corporate banking model to bring efficiency and scale. Initiated working on participation in large ticket Syndicated Debt Finance facilities in the region.

Karachi & Lahore, Pakistan

Corporate Clients Coverage role and leadership: Managed corporate banking portfolio and subsequently led a team of relationship managers with responsibility to maintain and expand a diversified portfolio of clients in large corporate, government entities and MNCs. The portfolio included gross commitments of USD 650m.Assisted the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Corporate Banking in implementation of the new Credit Policy in the Southern Pakistan Region.Sector specialist – Textile Industry of Pakistan: Conducted research and prepared detailed industry reports with recommendations on the sector strategy. Represented HBL in the Textile Sector reviews with State Bank of Pakistan.Product Development: Developed three new corporate banking products on Foreign Currency financing in Pakistan under FE 25 and launched these products in country wide branches. Received special recognition award from HBL as it was the first bank to offer these products in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan

Joined the GRE as part of the Government of Punjab and LUMS initiative to induct professionals in key government departments to bring efficiency, transparency and reduce bureaucracy.Worked for 6 months directly reporting to the Chairman Punjab Cooperatives.Managed two departments with responsibility to handle Finance and Accounting related work and implementation of an improved IT infrastructure and Management Information System.Managed a team of accountants for preparation and first time audit of accounts of PCBL and 65 Cooperative Finance Corporations under liquidation with PCBL.Advised Chairman and Board of Directors in matters related to land development, resolution of litigation cases and matters related to liquidation of assets.

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Head of LUMS Alumni UAE Chapter since 2007MBA Finance and Marketing

Diploma In Banking, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Economics, Finance & Risk Management

Bachelors In Commerce, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics

Graduation in Commerce

High School, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting

Completed Higher Secondary School

Matriculation, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

Secondary School