faizan karim

head interbank and capital markets

About

An experienced Professional with progressive experience in the Banking Industry, A strong motivator and team player with effective leadership, communication, decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills, together with a bottom-line corporate focus and a results-driven attitude. Key areas of expertise: Foreign Exchange, Treasury and International Capital Markets, Budgeting, Policy Implementation, Financial Planning, Management and Business Development

Country

united states

City

salt lake city

Industry

banking

Skill

financial engineering, financial management, cost accounting, budgeting, foreign exchange management, mis, microsoft office, budgets, managerial finance, trade finance, islamic finance, finance, commercial banking, portfolio management, treasury management, banking, fx options, risk management, financial analysis, retail banking, accounting, treasury, internal audit, internal controls

Experience

head interbank and capital markets

bank muscat meethaq islamic banking

assistant vice president - senior dealer foreign exchange

burj bank limited

2011-12 - 2013-9 · 1 yr 10 mos

Managing Foreign Exchange and Money Market trading and regulatory reserves as well as dealing in 3rd currencies, by using Shariah compliant treasury products and their complete process flows, both locally as well as internationally. Looking after a sophisticated clientele for foreign exchange products comprising MNCs along with new and rapidly growing corporates. Managing Forward Cover Position through inter-bank market, 3rd Currencies coverage and Commodity Murabaha arrangements. Active member of the Treasury Sales team responsible for sales of FX and fixed income products. Responsible for structuring, pricing and sales of foreign exchange and structured products. Reviewing & analysing major economies and currency pairs. Preparation of Treasury Budget, P&L, ALCO Presentation, Feasibility & MIS Reports.

manager treasury operations

burj bank limited

2007-12 - 2011-11 · 4 yrs

Managed all Operational activities of Treasury Including Money Market, Foreign Exchange & Equity, ensuring smooth, timely & error free settlement of all Inter Bank & Inter Branch Treasury Deals. Also provided support to Treasury Front Office resulting in overall efficiency. Supervised R.T.G.S. (Real time Gross settlement). Supervised Parallel MM and FX Blotter - NOP prepared by Settlement Officer and monitored Front Office Blotter to check daily cash flows & required level of daily CRR & SLR as per requirements of SBP. Supervised Counter Parties Limits/ Confirmations, Liquidity Reserves (CRR & SLR), Reconciliation of CDC Accounts, balancing of Accruals/Provision on MM Portfolios, brokerage payments, Foreign Exchange Exposure, Foreign Placements & FE-25 Reserves etc. Prepared Treasury Budget, P&L, Feasibility & MIS Reports.

accounts officer

global services pakistan

2005-6 - 2007-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

* Prepared monthly financial statements, budgeting & variance analysis reports. * Looked after closing of accounts, accruals, vendors billing, payments, journal vouchers & bank reconciliation. * Assisted Finance Manager in implementing Accounts Software. * Functions performed in implementing accounts software * o Prepared Chart of Accounts * o Prepared Cost Centres * o Highlighted different requirements in Accounts Software * Performed different internal audits in order to facilitate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounting and Internal Control System of the company.