Mir Muhammad Athar Farooq
Senior Operations Manager
Muzaffarabad
Summary
Dynamic Senior Operations Manager with over 18 years of experience in the banking sector, specializing in strategic support, operational management, and marketing strategy development. Proven expertise in designing and implementing efficient operational systems, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Highly skilled in fostering effective communication and collaboration across teams while maintaining a strong focus on cost management and quality control. Adept at driving operational excellence and enhancing service delivery to meet organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
12.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: JS Bank Limited (JSBL) is a Pakistani commercial bank and is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. JS Bank is a prominent, Majority-owned subsidiary of Jahangir Siddiqui Group, with total revenue of around 562 million as of December 2018. JS Bank Limited currently owns branches across the country as well as an International branch in Manama, Bahrain. It was established in 2007 as a result of the merger of two mega corporate (Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Limited and American Express Bank Limited - Pakistan operations.
- Supervising all Operational Issues of Area
- Problem Solving of Area’s Operational Issues.
- Preparing MIS of Branches Operation Related Matters
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Focusing on internal operations of branch.
- Maintain Branch internal working as per SBP and JS Bank’s policies.
- Avoid any adverse comments from audit and ensure satisfactory audit ratings
- Part of Jahangir Siddiqui Group
Area Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Supervising all Operational Issues of Area
- Problem Solving of Area’s Operational Issues.
- Part of Jahangir Siddiqui Group
Branch Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Supervising all Operational Issues of Area
- Problem Solving of Area’s Operational Issues.
- Part of Jahangir Siddiqui Group
Branch Manager (Acting)
Bank Alfalah Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Bank Alfalah Limited is a Pakistani retail bank which is a subsidiary of Emirati company Abu Dhabi Group. It is one of the largest private Banks in Pakistan with a network of over 700 branches in more than 200 cities across Pakistan with an international presence in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bahrain and UAE. Bank Alfalah was incorporated on June 21, 1997 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance 1984. Its banking operations commenced from November 1, 1997. The bank is engaged in commercial banking and related services as defined in the Banking companies ordinance, 1962.
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Focusing on internal operations of branch.
- Maintain Branch internal working as per SBP and Bank Alfalah’s policies.
- Bring Branch Deposits
- Increase Cross- Sell of Branch.
- Increase NTBs
- Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Group
Branch Operations Manager
Bank Alfalah Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Focusing on internal operations of branch.
- Maintain Branch internal working as per SBP and Bank Alfalah’s policies.
- Bring Branch Deposits
- Increase Cross- Sell of Branch.
- Increase NTBs
- Subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Group
Branch Operations Manager
MCB Bank Ltd.
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: MCB Bank Limited is a Pakistani multinational commercial bank which is based in Lahore, Pakistan. The majority of shares are owned by Pakistani conglomerate Nishat Group and Malaysian bank Maybank. It was incorporated by the Adamjee Group on July 9, 1947. The bank was established to provide banking facilities to the business community of South Asia. The bank was nationalized in 1974 during the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. This was the first bank to be privatized in 1991 and the bank was purchased by a consortium of Pakistani corporate groups led by Nishat Group. As of June 2008, the Nishat Group owns a majority stake in the bank. The president of the bank is Imran Maqbool. The group has a presence in the business sectors of the country such as banking, textile, cement, and insurance. Mian Muhammad Mansha is chairman of both the group and MCB.
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Focusing on internal operations of branch.
- Maintain Branch internal working as per SBP and MCB Bank’s policies.
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Maintain Branch Deposits.
- Managing All Expenses of Branches
- Managing All Test Keys of Branches
- Managing All Head Office Circulars
- Managing All Documents Between Circle Office & Regional Office.
- Assisting Human Resource Officer in performing several HR related issues
- Do any work assigned Regional Head
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Do any work assigned by Branch Manager.
- Subsidiary of Nishat Group
General Banking Officer
MCB Bank Ltd.
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Focusing on internal operations of branch.
- Maintain Branch internal working as per SBP and MCB Bank’s policies.
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Maintain all Cross Selling of the Branch.
- Maintain Branch Deposits.
- Managing All Expenses of Branches
- Managing All Test Keys of Branches
- Managing All Head Office Circulars
- Managing All Documents Between Circle Office & Regional Office.
- Assisting Human Resource Officer in performing several HR related issues
- Do any work assigned Regional Head
- Supervising all outward and inward remittances of the branch.
- Supervising all transfer, cash debit, cash credit and clearing vouchers.
- Do any work assigned by Branch Manager.
- Subsidiary of Nishat Group
School Manager
Roots School System
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: The Roots School System (RSS) is a for profit organisation controlling a set of educational establishments in Pakistan for age two to higher education. It is one of several educational "school systems" in operation in Pakistan, most of which are "for-profit" and operate at the elitist end of the educational spectrum. The organisation was founded by Riffat Mushtaq with the first institution at Harley Street Rawalpindi with a claimed intention to introduce the Montessori education method in North Pakistan. The organisation has spread with her children operating separately in what Riffat describes as "healthy competition": Khadija Mushtaq being CEO of the Roots Ivy International University; Faisal CEO of Roots Millennium Schools; and Walid CEO of Roots International Schools.
- Managing all administrative activities of Muzaffarabad Branch.
- Providing different resources to Muzaffarabad Branch teachers.
- Managing Substitutes of Teachers
Assistant Manager Corporate Sales & Operations
Trafco Trackings (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: TRAFCO Group of companies launched TRAFCO Tracking (Pvt.) Ltd. in the year 2006. In the past decade they have become one of the best and largest Tracking Company operating within Pakistan. TRAFCO has established itself as a forefront trend setter and leader in the tracking industry through its innovative solutions, sizable market share and quality services at competitive rates.
- Prepare offer letter for corporate clients
- Prepare MOU’s for different clients
- Preparing monthly and annual installation and de-installation report of trackers
- Coordination with different branch offices and companies through emails….etc.
- Designing presentations
- Designing brochures and pamphlets
- Designing different certifications (employee of the month…etc)
- Part of Trafco Group of Companies
Corporate Sales Executive
Trafco Trackings (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2006 - 11.2006
- Prepare offer letter for corporate clients
- Prepare MOU’s for different clients
- Preparing monthly and annual installation and de-installation report of trackers
- Coordination with different branch offices and companies through emails….etc.
- Designing presentations
- Designing brochures and pamphlets
- Designing different certifications (employee of the month…etc)
- Part of Trafco Group of Companies
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Management
Virtual University
01.2011
Bachelors - Computer Sciences (Hon’s)
Govt. College University
01.2007
Intermediate - Computer Sciences
Shaheen Model College
Muzaffarabad, AJK01.2003
Matriculation - Sciences
FG, Neelum Public School
Muzaffarabad, AJK01.2001
Skills
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Excellence for the Year 2023. in JS Bank Ltd
- Employee of the month April 2013. in MCB Bank Ltd.
- Employee of the month October 2011. in MCB Bank Ltd.
- Volunteer In charge in Microsoft Developers Conference 2007
- Photographer of GC University Computer science Society 2006
- Participation in Ubergamx (GIKI’s gaming competition) 2006
- Volunteer in Microsoft ISV Days 2006 (Lahore)
- Participation in inter-departmental cricket tournaments 2005-2007
- Event Organizer in G.C University Computer Science Society 2005-2007
Certification
Synopsis of Bank’s Operations Manua
Timeline
Area Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
12.2015 - Current
Branch Operations Manager
JS Bank Ltd
12.2015 - 10.2018
Branch Manager (Acting)
Bank Alfalah Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2015
Branch Operations Manager
Bank Alfalah Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2015
Branch Operations Manager
MCB Bank Ltd.
09.2013 - 02.2015
General Banking Officer
MCB Bank Ltd.
11.2010 - 09.2013
School Manager
Roots School System
03.2010 - 11.2010
Assistant Manager Corporate Sales & Operations
Trafco Trackings (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2007 - 09.2009
Corporate Sales Executive
Trafco Trackings (Pvt) Ltd.
09.2006 - 11.2006
Bachelors - Computer Sciences (Hon’s)
Govt. College University
Intermediate - Computer Sciences
Shaheen Model College
Matriculation - Sciences
FG, Neelum Public School
Masters in Business Administration - Management
Virtual University
References
Will be provided on Request
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