AKBAR BASHIR
Karachi
Summary
Business Banking Manager known for productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in client relationship management, financial analysis, and risk assessment. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional service and solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Banking Manager
Habib Metro Bank
Karachi
10.2025 - Current
- Managing a portfolio of 6 assigned branches, providing end-to-end support in trade finance matters.
- Facilitating smooth execution of trade transactions including import, export, and bank guarantees.
- Responsible for trade onboarding of New-to-Bank (NTB) clients and expanding the trade portfolio.
- Driving business growth of assigned branches with focus on deposits, trade volumes, and revenue targets.
- Supporting branch teams in achieving sales targets related to trade products and business banking solutions.
- Coordinating with Relationship Managers to enhance cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
- Ensuring high service standards and improved turnaround time (TAT) for valued clients.
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal bank policies.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key corporate and commercial clients.
- Identifying new business opportunities to increase branch profitability and market share.
Senior Relationship Manager
Al Baraka Bank
Karachi
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed complex client queries and issues providing expert advice and solutions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Consistently met sales targets for bank products and services.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to client needs, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to inform strategic business decisions and product development.
- Actioned managerial feedback quickly to achieve performance goals.
- Cultivated strong and positive relationships with prospective clients through exceptional interpersonal and rapport building skills.
- Set up new client accounts and updated Salesforce files with precision.
- Responsible for credit quality within portfolio.
Relationship Manager
Faysal Bank
Karachi
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
- Participated in industry events and trade shows to promote products and services.
- Responsible for credit quality within portfolio.
- Created sales and marketing strategies to increase customer base and enhance sales.
Operation Manager
JS Bank Limited
Karachi
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Approve and sign all negotiable instruments and vouchers generated in the branch as first signatory along with any other authorized signatory as per delegated signatures authorities.
- Dealing with clients, resolving their matters and ensuring a smooth relationship with the customers by timely response.
- Check and approve account opening forms for opening of accounts.
- Ensure strict compliance of laid down procedures e.g SOPs, Operations manual, AML (Anti money laundering) and KYC Policy.
- Ensure minimum audit observations and acceptable audit rating for the branch.
- Ensure proper handling and payment home remittance transactions including western union.
- Automate manual procedures to enhance processing capability in terms of transaction volumes.
- Seek necessary support from IT in automation process.
- Implement service delivery standards in the branch.
Counter Service Manager
JS Bank Limited
Karachi
09.2015 - 04.2019
- To lead, motivate and manage the counter service section based at the banking sector.
- To ensure the provision of an efficient and effective service within the agreed performance criteria.
- Providing a high quality service through innovative and varied performance monitoring development and review of policies and procedures.
Universal Teller
JS Bank Limited
Karachi
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Handling Cash Including Foreign Currency.
- Clearing (Inward, Outward, same day and Intercity clearing).
- Remittances (Issuance of Pay Order and Demand Draft).
- Handling to Utility's bills.
- Responsible for the issuance of Bank statement and certificate to Customer.
- Security Stationary (issuance of Cheque books and Balancing).
Education
Master of Arts - English
Shah Abdul Latif Khairpur University
Bachelors of Science -
Shah Abdul Latif Khairpur University
Skills
- Portfolio Growth
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
Languages
English, Experienced
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Urdu
Beginner
A1
Sindhi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Business Banking Manager
Habib Metro Bank
10.2025 - Current
Senior Relationship Manager
Al Baraka Bank
02.2025 - 09.2025
Relationship Manager
Faysal Bank
12.2021 - 11.2024
Operation Manager
JS Bank Limited
05.2019 - 10.2021
Counter Service Manager
JS Bank Limited
09.2015 - 04.2019
Universal Teller
JS Bank Limited
09.2014 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - English
Shah Abdul Latif Khairpur University
Bachelors of Science -
Shah Abdul Latif Khairpur University