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A seasoned banking professional with more than 30 years of Retail banking experience . Syed Kazim Raza has an Electrical Engineering background with management certifications from Nottingham Trent University and The Securities Institute ( Both UK ) . He is a Fellow, Institute of Bankers , Pakistan and Certified as a Director from Institute of Cost and Management Accounting .
He is currently the Country Head of Branch banking ( Distribution Head ) at JS Bank Limited with whom he has been associated for the last three years . Prior experiences include Country Head of Branch Banking at both Standard Chartered Bank and Faysal Bank . Prior to joining JS Bank, he was the Group Head of Retail Banking in Burj and Albaraka Bank , Pakistan . Mr. Kazim has represented all the above banks in numerous international conferences and workshops.
Mr. Faisal Anwar is a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of extensive experience
in Treasury, Global Markets, Financial Institutions, and Corporate Strategy. He is currently
serving as the Group Head of Treasury and Financial Institutions at Bank Islami Pakistan
Limited, where he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, optimizing liquidity, and
implementing innovative Shariah-compliant financial solutions.
Throughout his career, Mr. Anwar has worked with prominent local and international financial
institutions, including HBL, Meezan Bank, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, MCB, UBL, and
Bank Alfalah.
His core expertise spans asset-liability management, foreign exchange risk mitigation,
investment governance, and business development. He is also recognized for his ability to build
high-performing teams and launch innovative products that deliver measurable results.
An Investment Banking Gold Medalist and an MBA graduate from the prestigious Institute of
Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Mr. Anwar is also a Certified Shariah Advisor and
Auditor (CSAA).
Syed Maaz Ali Shah (Head of Human Resources and Administration)
Syed Maaz Ali Shah comes with over 15 years of rich experience across various sectors in Pakistan, MNC's and local sectors like Pharma, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverages and IT industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from University of Karachi, with a first-division distinction and a certification in Industrial Relations and Labour Laws of Pakistan.
Maaz has held significant leadership roles in renowned organizations such as Kachelo Group, where he served as Head of Human Resources and Ontex Pakistan, where he led Pakistan HR operations. His expertise spans a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and the implementation of advanced HR systems like SAP HR and HRSI.
Throughout his career, Maaz has successfully aligned HR strategies with business objectives, driven continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured compliance with industry regulations. His contributions have been instrumental in transforming organizational cultures and enhancing workforce productivity. Maaz is highly regarded for his strong communication skills and his ability to perform effectively under pressure, having earned distinctions such as "Best HR Employee of the Year" Ontex Global.
Mr. Musab Iqbal (Vice President, REITs)
Musab Iqbal joined JS Investments in March 2023. At JS Investments, Musab leads the REIT department and REIT advisory team. Musab brings extensive real estate experience to the forefront. Recognized for his strategic developmental advisory in the real estate sector, he diligently monitors market dynamics, spearheads business development, and fosters relationships with both local and multinational clientele while managing qualitative and quantitative countrywide real estate research at JSIL.
Prior to joining JS Investments, Mr. Musab has extensive experience working for Multinational Real Estate Investment advisory firms where his expertise spans designing detailed real estate project feasibilities, project valuation, and offering acquisition and development recommendations for real estate projects of varying scales. His analytical prowess is evident in real estate valuations and project viability evaluations, complemented by competitive analysis exercises for numerous projects and studies.
Musab holds an MSc. in Investment and Finance from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom.
Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management)
Mr. Basit has 20+ years of diversified experience of segments like Private Banking. Retail Branch Banking. Wealth Management, Consumer Assets, Islamic Banking and Emerging Banks. He has developed and managed substantial portfolios, along with extensive exposure of integration & mergers of banks. Mr. Basit holds various top performers & role model awards.
Prior to JSIL, he has worked with JS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Samba Bank, Burj Bank, Emaan Islamic Banking and Silk Bank.
