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ASHAR MEHMOOD
Chief Manager
Meezan Bank, Chandni Chowk Branch, Rawalpindi,Pakistan
Summary
Results-driven Chief Manager & Vice President with expertise in managing deposit portfolios of PKR 6 billion and a customer base of 10,000. Leads a high-performing team of 20+, fostering teamwork and exceeding financial targets. Achieves significant growth in Current and Total Deposits, while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance.
Overview
7
7
22
22
years of professional experience
Certification
- Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - FMVA from Corporate Finance Institute in May 2026.
- Investment Banking and Private Equity Modeling Specialization from Corporate Finance Institute in Mar 2026.
- Investment Banking Job Simulation (Forage) from J.P. Morgan in Jun 2025.
- Islamic Banking Certificate – Level 3 from Meezan Bank Ltd in Jul 2024.
- Introduction to Risk Management (Coursera) from New York Institute of Finance in Jun 2024.
- Fundamentals of Credit Analysis (Coursera) from Startweaver in Jun 2024.
- Introduction to Financial Analysis (Coursera) from University of Illinois in Jun 2024.
Work History
Chief Manager & Vice President
Meezan Bank Ltd
Chandni Chowk Branch, Rawalpindi
01.2026 - Current
- Managing Deposit portfolio of PKR 6 billion, Trade portfolio of PKR 2 billion and customer base of 10,000 customers.
- Leading a team of 20+ employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and prompt resolution of complaints.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability within the branch.
- Established and maintained productive relationships with key business clients to secure long-term business.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, upskilling staff and promoting internal talent progression.
- Key achievements include surpassing Car Ijarah Dec 26 target in May 26 & CA Deposit Sep 26 target in Mar 26 and Bonus for CA Campaign Q1-26.
- Delivered 26% growth in Current Deposit and 11% growth in Total Deposit in 6 months
Branch Manager & Vice President
Meezan Bank Ltd
Kamran Market, Tulsa Road & Westridge Branches Rawalpindi
06.2015 - 12.2025
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and prompt resolution of complaints and received Service Champion Award in Apr 25.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate targets, performance expectations, and company updates.
- Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
- Key achievements include surpassing CA Deposit Dec 25 target & Total Deposit Sep 25 target in Apr 25.
- Effectively worked on CA Campaign and won Bonus for Q1 & Q2 25.
- Achieved MoM Deposit Target during 24.
Business Development Manager & AVP
Allied Bank Ltd
Westridge III Branch, Rawalpindi
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed business plans to establish revenue and growth.
- Planned and developed winning strategies to increase sales, expand territories and boost market positioning.
- Generated 70% growth in Deposit Base of Branch in 2 years.
- Added 50 Million advances portfolio in branch.
- Received Certificate of Achievement from Chief-CRBG on achievement of Deposit Targets.
Relationship Manager Service Quality
Allied Bank Ltd
North
05.2008 - 01.2013
- Hiring, Training and Team Management of CSOs and QAOs in 6 Regions of North Group
- Preparation of Service Standards, Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan
- Received Service Ambassador Award for meeting and exceeding the Service Standards
Operation Manager
Allied Bank Ltd
Blue Area & I-8 Branches, Islamabad
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Streamlined customer service operations, significantly improving response times and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Improved branch audit category From C to B.
- Supervision of Overall Operational Activities of branch.
- Implementation of Bank’s Operational Policies & SBP Prudential Regulations.
- Effective Funds Management at SBP, Islamabad.
Credit & Trade Officer
Askari Commercial Bank Ltd
F-7 Branch, Islamabad
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Prepared credit proposals, securing approval from competent authority to support lending decisions.
- Issued Letters of Guarantee and Letters of Credit, enabling efficient financial transactions and risk management.
- Secretary of Branch Credit Committee (BCC)
Education
Executive MBA - Accounting & Finance
Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
Islamabad01-2003
CA Foundation Part-1 -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Islamabad01-1998
Bachelor of Science - Double Maths & Physics
University of the Punjab
Lahore01-1995
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Business Development
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Analysis
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- People Development
Additional Information
- Address: House 1, Lane 2, Street 57, Lily-A Block, DHA Homes, DHA Phase-7, Islamabad
- CNIC: 37405-0711238-3
- DOB: 30-Nov-1975
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and interests
- Travelling
- Hiking
- Learning new things
References
- Available if required
Timeline
Chief Manager & Vice President
Meezan Bank Ltd
01.2026 - Current
Branch Manager & Vice President
Meezan Bank Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2025
Business Development Manager & AVP
Allied Bank Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2015
Relationship Manager Service Quality
Allied Bank Ltd
05.2008 - 01.2013
Operation Manager
Allied Bank Ltd
01.2007 - 05.2008
Credit & Trade Officer
Askari Commercial Bank Ltd
07.2004 - 01.2007
Executive MBA - Accounting & Finance
Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
CA Foundation Part-1 -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Bachelor of Science - Double Maths & Physics
University of the Punjab