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Mubashar Ahmed Mirza

Summary

An accomplished executive with 23+ years of leadership experience across leading banks, including ABN AMRO, HSBC, BARCLAYS, ABL, and JS Bank. Specializes in driving strategic growth, leading large-scale business transformations, optimizing revenue and developing innovation in Corporate, Retail, Islamic, and Digital Banking, with a proven track record of delivering significant ROI. Hands-on in executing customer-centric propositions, scalable distribution ecosystems, spearheading digital transformation, managing P & L, launching new segments and product development to achieve market-share goals. Adept at building high performing teams, implementing robust risk management frameworks, and forging strategic partnerships with Fintech and key stakeholders.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EVP, INSTITUTIONAL BANKING, CENTRAL – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Faysal Bank
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Islamic Banking
  • Spearheading Institutional banking & strategic initiatives including transactional banking, segmentation & digital-enabled growth, delivering on key performance objectives for Central & North distribution teams
  • Developed a comprehensive business plan, aimed at driving market- share growth through targeted outreach, optimized customer acquisition, right product mix and portfolio diversification
  • Led the development of supply chain financing, liquidity portfolio, CMS API integration, payment solutions, and value-added alliances, resulting in region wise growth for Retail, CBSME & Government - sector relationships
  • Executed onboarding strategies for key sector relationships, driving Institutional client coverage & ecosystem development, building product density per business, fintech partnerships & cross sell solutions, in align with organizational goals
  • Islamic Banking

SVP, HEAD INSTITUTIONAL SALES UNIT (PUNJAB) – CORPORATE & PUBLIC SECTOR

JS Bank Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Established Institutional banking & Public sector and led business team' success across central & south Punjab branches, exceeding overall PSG segment targets by 32%
  • Spearhead expansion of liquidity base, trade, cash management business across regions, apart from yielding a 24% YOY increase in asset portfolio for public sector, including Federal & Provincial entities
  • Implemented customer acquisition strategy for Retail & Institutional clients, achieving 26% new-to-bank growth through customized propositions, credit line expansion, and digital transaction solutions

SVP, REGIONAL HEAD, CENTRAL – PRIVATE BANKING & WHOLESALE

JS Bank Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Pioneered the launched of the JS Private, Wholesale & International Banking segment, by consolidating a comprehensive suite of financial services, under a unified Group
  • Secured significant credit expansion for Wholesale & CB clients through innovative structured lending and non- fund solutions, while upholding stringent credit quality and policy adherence
  • Exceeded Private banking & Wholesale performance scope by 34%, while spearhead business development, CMS & digital execution, leading to over 36% increase in TB throughput & digital banking users, across central branches
  • Designed and launched exclusive Private banking products catering to Ultra-high-net-worth Individuals (UHNWI) locally & at JS International branch in Bahrain

VP, SME PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / NEW INITIATIVES – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Allied Bank Limited
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Head Office
  • Formulated & implemented strategic segmentation - plan for Branch Banking & Commercial branches and rolled out standardized business drivers, across ABL (1000+) branches
  • Revamped product-suite for Retail Agri & SME segment incorporating end-to-end integration, and developed new products streams, UAT & tech solutions, exceeded loan growth targets by 27%
  • Streamlined CBSME loan management, recovery processes & implemented risk management framework, while establishing (OKRs) and performance metrics (KPI's), leveraging data insights for marketing campaigns & business - initiatives
  • Head Office

VP, HEAD BANCASSURANCE – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Allied Bank Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Head Office
  • Spearheaded country wide Bancassurance business, including PD & sales for dedicated (345+) branches and realigned insurance products & alliances in a programmed manner
  • Head Office

REGIONAL HEAD – PREMIER BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Barclays Bank
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Launched Barclays Global Premier segment in Pakistan (green- field project), and led portfolio growth for premier, investment & CMS across central branches
  • Headed a high-performing team of Centre Managers, Private Relationship Managers and Investment Specialists by directing the HNW client base and achieving #1 ranking in overall Wealth category
  • Optimized liability deposit mix and boosted profitability through strategic CASA (Current and Savings Accounts) and investment portfolio development and developed customer on boarding journey via emerging tech- offerings

PFS MANAGER – BRANCH BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

HSBC Bank
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Launched HSBC Global Premier & Wealth Management proposition for Lahore branches (Global re-launch)
  • Setup HSBC digital platforms including International Banking channel, for Lahore, Faisalabad & Islamabad branches
  • Championed inclusive wealth management initiatives to diverse client demographics and emerging affluent segments, with personalized financial solutions and advisory services

Branch Manager – Branch Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2004 - 01.2007

Senior Credit Analyst – Branch Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2003 - 01.2004

Branch Representative Corporate Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2002 - 01.2003

Corporate Officer – Corporate Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2000 - 01.2002

Education

LLB -

University Law College
01.1999

MPA -

Quaid e Azam University
01.1997

BA -

Government College Lahore
01.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Planning
  • Digital Payment & Platforms
  • Digital Transformation & Market Expansion
  • Revenue Generation & Optimisation
  • Key Client Acquisition & Management
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Credit & Risk Management
  • Product Development & Execution
  • Strategic Alliance Development
  • P & L & Financial Analysis
  • Trade & Treasury Services
  • Liquidity & Capital Management
  • Agile Project Management
  • Customer Journey Solutions
  • Change Management

Certification

  • Exercising Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School
  • Digital Transformation, Darden Business School, University of Virginia
  • Digital Competition in Financial Services, Copenhagen Business School
  • Agile Project Management, Google
  • Project Customer Analytics, Wharton Business School
  • Accreditation on Senior Mentor Program – 'Train the Trainer' Program, BARCLAYS Global Academy
  • Premier Banking Training Stage '1' & '2', HSBC Global Premier Academy, Oman

Timeline

EVP, INSTITUTIONAL BANKING, CENTRAL – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Faysal Bank
01.2022 - Current

SVP, HEAD INSTITUTIONAL SALES UNIT (PUNJAB) – CORPORATE & PUBLIC SECTOR

JS Bank Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022

SVP, REGIONAL HEAD, CENTRAL – PRIVATE BANKING & WHOLESALE

JS Bank Limited
01.2016 - 01.2020

VP, SME PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / NEW INITIATIVES – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Allied Bank Limited
01.2012 - 01.2016

VP, HEAD BANCASSURANCE – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Allied Bank Limited
01.2011 - 01.2012

REGIONAL HEAD – PREMIER BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Barclays Bank
01.2008 - 01.2010

PFS MANAGER – BRANCH BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

HSBC Bank
01.2007 - 01.2008

Branch Manager – Branch Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2004 - 01.2007

Senior Credit Analyst – Branch Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2003 - 01.2004

Branch Representative Corporate Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2002 - 01.2003

Corporate Officer – Corporate Banking

ABN AMRO Bank
01.2000 - 01.2002

MPA -

Quaid e Azam University

BA -

Government College Lahore

LLB -

University Law College
Mubashar Ahmed Mirza