Head of Operations

• Aug 2023 - Present

Learning and Development Operations Lead

• Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

● Responsible for assessing Leadership and Staff training needs and offering Technical and Non-technical programs to Banks, Financial Institutions, Sovereign Wealth Funds ● Lead end-to-end project management of training programs, including needs analysis, conceptualization, trainer identification and hiring, setting metrics, post program evaluation, tracking IDPs (Individual Development Plans) and CPDs (Continuous Development Plans) ● Create new collaborations and partnerships to seek new developments within L&D; Work with partners to create/enhance Learning Management Systems (LMS), Simulations and Gamification modules ● Research to create new technical financial programs, especially in emerging areas such as ESG, Cyber Security, Metaverse, etc. ● Orchestrate project execution and be the single point of contact between key stakeholders including Client, Learning consultants, Trainers, and other internal teams ● Lead new talent acquisition and onboarding for both staff and TrainersAchievementso Appointed as the Partnership Lead for the new ‘Keynote Speakers’ product o Successfully managed e-learning training modules for 100+ delegates of a leading UAE bank o Successfully supported implementation of 3 key client training programs in UAE, Qatar, and Singapore Show less

Learning and Development Coordinator

• Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

● Business Development lead for Corporate banking clients, assessing Technical and Non-technical training needs in Financial and Fintech sectors ● Support growth in partnerships, collaborating with Trading and Portfolio simulation programs, Learning Management Systems, and new web delivery tools to enhance product offerings ● Partnerships Consultant for Universities’ Executive education boards to provide bridging programs for new entrants to the corporate world ● Responsible for training needs analysis, program customizations and end-to-end Project Management for delivering training programs Achievements o Designed blended bridging programs and hands-on learning for UAE Nationals, university students and new entrants to professional world o Developed customized training programs, CFA blended programs and off-the-shelf financial and non-financial training products o Launched workshops on funding and growth, targeting startups in MENA and ASEAN Markets Show less

Freelance Consultant

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

● Provide Business Consultancy to startup businesses; Formulate business plan, identification of vision, mission, goal and strategies, establishing the digital marketing strategy and addressing specific business challenges ● As an education sector enthusiast, support schools with educational activities and co-curricular events Achievements o Managed full-scale launch for a startup production company “Beyond Post” in Dubai o Associated with Uptown International IB School as a supply resource Show less

Founder

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

● Conducted specialized workshops with Subject Matter Experts to enrich, uplift and boost passion ● Creator of social networking platform to give life to entrepreneurial ideas and innovations ● Corporate partnerships and sponsorships to help businesses grow ● Holistic range of topics from personal and professional grooming, Work Management and Motherhood, Mind and Body Counselling etc.4 Achievements o Partnerships with large corporate houses such as Landmark group, Al Ahli Foods Group, Mother Baby and Child publishing Show less

Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking

• Nov 2008 - May 2010

● Responsible for Large Corporate Accounts for Credit lending facilities ● Lead preparation and review of Credit Applications for credit renewal and project-specific financing ● Responsible for providing full account related support such as operational management and compliance support ● Manage and maintain full research stack including Client research Reports and Benchmarking Studies ● Assist in Annual budget preparation and bottom-up planning Achievements o Completed detailed and ongoing corporate credit analysis for 15-20 large accounts, such as Jacky’s, Al Futtaim, Al Reyami, Al Nabooda, etc. o Assisted in signing-up 2 new large corporate accounts Show less

Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

● Manage partnerships with Governments Entities, Banks and insurance companies ● Lead Investor management, including key clients such as International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Consultative Group to Assist Poor (CGAP) ● Lead for Financial modelling and Budgeting for the company ● Responsible for Credit scorecard development and ongoing maintenance for efficacy ● Manage and run CSR initiatives and social events Achievements o Content creation for Micro finance industry journals, attracting investors o Developed internal Credit bureau and credit scorecard for Micro-lending Show less

Intern, Security Analysis

• May 2005 - Jul 2005

• On-the-job training for Equity and Derivatives portfolio management • Research reports for upcoming industries and large to medium corporates Achievement Managed an INR 200 Mn investment portfolio for Sahara Group (India) • On-the-job training for Equity and Derivatives portfolio management • Research reports for upcoming industries and large to medium corporates Achievement Managed an INR 200 Mn investment portfolio for Sahara Group (India)