Biography

Kashif Raza is the Head of Wholesale Banking at Ajman Bank. He has over 25 years of banking experience, out of which 18 years are in large banks in UAE. Kashif has served leading Islamic banks in various capacities and has a proven track record in client coverage, syndicated financing, project finance and DCM mandates. He played a leading role in multiple complex, innovate and landmark financing transactions in the UAE/GCC. Prior to joining Ajman Bank, Kashif was the Head of Corporate Finance and Investment at ADIB. His role was mainly to deliver optimal and sustainable revenue growth, as well as provide senior strategic client/investor coverage for corporate finance and investment banking deals with a specific focus on regional sovereigns, large corporate and financial institutions. His other notable positions include Director of Capital Markets and Syndications at DIB Capital, and other senior roles at Standard Chartered Bank, United Bank Limited, Grant Thronton, and MCB Bank Limited. Kashif's educational background complements his experience in strategic client coverage, corporate finance, investment banking and asset management. He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from S.M Commerce College, Pakistan, as well as an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan.

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