Saleem Raza, TEAM LEADER TRADE SERVICES

Saleem Raza

TEAM LEADER TRADE SERVICES

Mashreq Bank psc

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Economics
Experience
26 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 7 Months

TEAM LEADER TRADE SERVICES at Mashreq Bank psc
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 1985 to June 2012

Performing a key role as a Manager within trade finance operations, with senior responsibility for the management of import & export units including L/C, L/G, collections, documents Scrutiny, lodgement and settlement including Islamic trade products
• Covered all areas within a centralized Trade Services Operation (Conventional/Islamic) responsible for the requirements of the branches within UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt
• Acted as a focal point of consultation for clients, resolving their incoming issues and enquiries, while delivering detailed guidance on their individual deals and requirements
• Entrusted with the completion of detailed training analysis and the implementation of new development programmes to enhance the skills of employees in required areas
• Acting as an exceptional representative of the bank at all times, while performing the role of Power of Attorney, ‘A’ Signatory on behalf of the company
• Retaining full accountability for the implementation of processes and controls to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and due diligence policies
• Employing excellent business communication skills in the role, consulting directly with clients to ensure the smooth delivery of their transactions in line with internal policy
• Facilitating meetings with clients to discuss their needs, concerns and requirements, while providing guidance and robust solutions to identified issues

Achievements:
• Set up the Corporate Customer Service unit under the umbrella of Trade Services - CBG

ASSISTANT MANAGER-LC DEPARTMENT at Schon Bank
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 1994 to December 1995

• Successful in the establishment and ongoing management of the LC department, with overall accountable for the implementation of processes and the leadership of five dedicated personnel

Officer Trade Finance at Emirates Bank International
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • July 1989 to March 1994

• Tasked with the management of L/C amendments, correspondence and issues, with additional accountability for returns processes and monthly reporting

Education

Master's degree, Economics
  • at University of Karachi
  • August 1989

Master.s in Economics

Specialties & Skills

Islamic Finance
Banking Operations
Trade Sales
Operational Due Diligence
Trade Finance
Trade Finance
Islamic Banking
Trade Sales & Advisory
Banking Operation
Product development
Wholesale Banking

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Financial Consultants,Canada
  • CFCIF, reg.no.16392
  • December 2011

Training and Certifications

CSS – Certification in Shariah Standards (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2016
CSCA – Certification in Shariah Compliance and Audit (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2016
Leadership and Influence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2016
CIBF – Certification in Islamic Banking & Finance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Lean Six Sigma Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
DipFC – Diploma in Financial Consulting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
CFCIF – Certified Financial Consultant in Islamic Finance (Certificate)
Valid Until:
December 2011
Compliance & AML (Training)
Training Institute:
Mashreq Bank- MLS
Date Attended:
November 2011
CIFE- Certified Islamic Finance Executive (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2010
7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2007

Hobbies

  • Activities.
    Sports, social activities , reading.