Hire the Best Joint Director in Karachi, Pakistan

Collectively I have above 20 years of sound working experience in Private and Government Organizations and more than one decade (i.e 16 years) served in different departments of Central Bank of Pakistan i.e. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) including Finance, Off-Site Supervision & Enforcement and currently serving in Banking Policy & Regulations Department (BPRD) wherein working on the regulatory regime to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes in Pakistan’s banking industry. Under the FATF Methodology and Mutual Evaluations Report (MER), gaps were identified and being a lead member I was assigned to prepare AML/CFT/CPF Regulations for SBP Regulated Entities and Follow up Reports (FUR) for APG/FATF. As per FATF recommendation every country has independent Financial Intelligence Unit so being lucky to be served almost two years in Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) on deputation, which is Financial Intelligence Unit of the Country. I am the core member of working group, which deal with APG/FATF Mutual Evaluation of the country. Being Pakistan in the jurisdiction under strategic deficient (called grey listing) country’s responsibility was given by the authorities based on my strength and qualities to conduct training sessions for different stakeholders including Central Bank officers, Law Enforcement Agencies, Commercial Bankers, Exchange Companies (MVTS) and DNFBPs sector to aware them challenges faced by the country in the field of ML/TF. Moreover, I am qualified assessor on FATF/APG Methodology and qualified assessor training program held at Sydney Australia Headquarter of Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APGML). Represented State Bank of Pakistan at various international and local fora; High level meetings attended on behalf of organization and focal persons on many initiatives like UNCAC, NRA, CRS/FATCA and also delivered Seminars in Chamber of Commerce and other high level forums.

Having more than 13 years of diversified practical experience organizations, spending four years as an audit associate in KPMG International Islamabad office and four months on Global Mobility program in KPMG Lower Gulf Dubai office. Currently working as Joint Director Finance in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. Previously worked with public sector entity, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment & Trade (KP-BOIT) a premium investment promotion agency of KP Province. Previously worked as Chief Accountant in AJ Textile Mills Limited, a Public limited company, engaged in production of Yarn for textile industry and Group General Manager, Zakori Group of Industries that are leaders in adhesive BOPP tape and masking tapes. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of accounting and auditing including general ledger, debit, credit etc Computerized accounting and financial systems. Methods and techniques of analyzing general ledgers and preparing journal entries. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Methods and techniques of preparing financial reports and statements. Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting. Principles of business letter writing and report preparation. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Main abilities includes: Participate in budget development. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and associated word processing and spreadsheet applications. Analyze complex financial transactions and formulas. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures. Examine and verify financial documents and reports. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

I am a research and communications professional with diversified experience of working within a central bank, corporations, and academia. At the State Bank of Pakistan, I have contributed extensively to the bank’s flagship publication, ‘The State of Pakistan’s Economy’. This involved in-depth analysis relating to the monetary and real sectors of the economy. Moreover, I have also provided editorial support for the publication. In addition, I have prepared research-based notes, podcasts, and social media posts on a wide range of topics, such as economic growth, sustainable development, SME finance, and financial inclusion. I have also prepared high-level presentations, briefs, and press releases, and composed speeches and talking points for the senior management, including the Governor and Chief Economist. Furthermore, I have designed and delivered trainings on effective writing and communication skills for the National Institute of Banking and Finance.

More than 13 years of experience of contracts preparation, consultancy proposals, management and construction supervision including Contract Administration, preparation of tender and contract documents; Consultancy Agreements based on Public Procurement Regulation Authority (PPRA/KPPRA/SPPRA) rules, FIDIC, World Bank, and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) formats, pre-qualification of firms, tender evaluations, assisting clients in award, pretender cost estimations, variations, and supervision of construction works etc. Experience of working in the capacity of Procurement and Contract Management Specialist; Contracts Engineer, business and administration assistant, Project Engineer and Project Coordinator. Engineering and Construction Experience including technical write-up for the consultancy proposals of Port and Infrastructure, Hospitals, and high-rise projects including Project Management services for the Construction of Hospital, Port and infrastructure, High Rise Buildings, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Projects. Performed services and responsible for the technical write-up for consultancy proposals, preparation of tender documents; tender/pre-qualification evaluations; proposal preparation; project and design coordination; claims and variation orders; project presentations, meeting minutes; Procurement Management; Review of contract related submitalls, insurances; etc. Having good writing, communication and interaction skills Familiar to work with a team and motivation of making the targets possible/doable. Mr. Iqbal has worked on small to multi billion dollars projects including Pakistan’s tallest 60 storey building Bahira Town Icon Tower Karachi.

It’s been more than a decade working for the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) . Being recruited as a Policy Officer I had to go through a rigorous training from National Institute of Banking & Finance in central banking. I was posted in the Banking Inspection Department where I successfully carried various on-site examination of the assigned commercial banks. I was deputed to the banking Policy Department where I headed the division of Banking Sector Reforms/Development & Policy formulation, restructuring of government owned banks, executing privatization transaction of Government owned banks, preparing qualification/short listing criteria of strategic investors, supervising and executing Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)& issuance of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs), mergers & acquisitions of banks, preparing legal documents for transactions , liaison with lawyers & international financial consultants and other parties to the transactions. I had the opportunity to work with the World Bank and International Finance Corporation teams on Banking Sector Restructuring projects in Pakistan. Recently in 2012-2013 I pursued Masters in Public Administration from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore) through a gracious grant awarded by the school to complete the program.

MS (HRM), MBA, LL. B., Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM (USA), Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) from HR Certification Institute (USA), Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) from HR Certification Institute (USA) , Certified SAP HR Consultant from SAP - AG (Germany) A resourceful, hard-working and dedicated Human Resource Management professional, with outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills along with the proven ability to develop and implement effective new systems and procedures. Maintains knowledge of HR practice along with employment law and the legal requirements in line with company policy and work ethics. Possesses excellent IT skills while quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and always keen to develop new skills and expertise. Able to work well independently, building, developing and supporting a productive and effective team, while also teaching at university level. Demonstrates the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards. Articulate and proactive, combines a professional and confident approach with excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels. Email: arsalankhalid.rajput@gmail.com

I am an experienced central banker with exposure to financial stability, monetary policy, banking regulation and supervision. Currently, I am head of Macro-prudential Surveilance Division of Financial Stability Department and am responsible to oversee the quarterly Stress Testing of the Banking Sector. Besides, I also teach at university subject such as applied econometrics, applied financial econometrics and financial markets. I am an empirical economist with policy oriented thinking, relevant computing skills and publications in international refereed journals. I am a dependable team player who has worked in the multicultural milieu.