Nazir Hussain

Branch Manager

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven Branch Manager with over 18 years of progressive experience in the banking and financial services sector, including 18 years at Allied Bank LTD. Proven expertise in leading comprehensive branch operations, ensuring stringent regulatory compliance (KYC, SBP), and driving financial performance through meticulous account management, audit rectification, and strategic customer service. Adept at optimizing operational efficiency, mitigating risk, and fostering team excellence to consistently achieve business objectives.

Work Experience

MG 9(OG 1) Branch Manager

Allied Bank LTD

May 2006 - May 2024

Parachinar, Kurram Agency, PK

Led comprehensive branch operations and client services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving financial performance for Allied Bank LTD.

  • Directed comprehensive branch operations, ensuring full compliance with KYC and SBP regulations for account opening and financial transactions, safeguarding institutional integrity.
  • Managed critical financial instruments, including profit payments, TDR rollovers, cheque authorizations, and various drafts, maintaining high accuracy and client trust.
  • Oversaw daily balancing and reconciliation of all ledgers and SBP/NBP accounts, consistently achieving 100% accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Streamlined operational expense management for branch rent, utility bills, and taxes, while optimizing revenue through efficient charge and commission recovery.
  • Ensured meticulous record-keeping for CNIC verification, cheque books, and IBS books, preserving critical financial data and enhancing security.
  • Spearheaded the timely submission of all regulatory statements and account extracts, consistently resolving outstanding entries to maintain compliance and reporting excellence.
  • Successfully rectified observations from CCG, internal, external, and SBP audits, significantly enhancing operational compliance and reducing risk exposure across the branch.

Account Officer

(SPDP) FATA Kurram Agency

Jan 2005 - May 2006

Parachinar, Kurram Agency, PK

Managed financial accounts and transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with organizational policies for (SPDP) FATA Kurram Agency.

  • Managed daily financial transactions, including ledger maintenance and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy across all accounts for the agency.
  • Processed and verified payments, ensuring adherence to financial policies and contributing to transparent financial operations.
  • Supported the preparation of financial reports and statements, providing essential data for organizational financial oversight and decision-making.

Education

Economics

Kohat University of Science & Technology

55%

Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

Commerce

University of Peshawar

62%

Sep 2002 - Jun 2004

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

Commerce (Honors)

University of Peshawar

61%

Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

Commerce

University of Peshawar

52%

Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

Commerce

B.T.E Peshawar

55%

Sep 1995 - Jun 1997

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

General Studies

B.I.S.E Peshawar

69%

Sep 1993 - Jun 1995

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PK

Certificates

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

BTE Peshawar

Dec 2004

Diploma in Financial Management

Skill Development Council Peshawar

Dec 2004

Languages

English , Urdu

Skills

Software

  • MS Office Suite
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Financial Operations

  • Account Management
  • Ledger Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Fund Transfer
  • Expense Management
  • Profit Settlement
  • TDR Management
  • Cheque Processing
  • Withholding Tax Management
  • Commission Recovery
  • Charge Recovery
  • Locker Rental Management

Compliance & Risk Management

  • KYC (Know Your Customer)
  • SBP Regulations
  • NBP Regulations
  • Audit Management
  • Internal Audit
  • External Audit
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Record Keeping
  • Document Management

Leadership & Management

  • Branch Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement

Professional Skills

  • Communication
  • Presentation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Customer Service