Experience

  1. Senior Research Fellow, Accounting and Finance Department

    University of Leeds, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Engage in collaborative efforts as the lead researcher within the New Capital Consensus (NCC) project in collaboration with Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator, aiming to advance a practical theory of finance beyond traditional models (e.g., the Efficient Markets Hypothesis), emphasising sustainability and systemic resilience.
    • Perform detailed stock analyses focusing on UK investment system particularly in pension, insurance and wealth management using systems thinking approach, evaluating performance metrics, financial health, and market trends to provide actionable insights.
    • Coordinate with the London Stock Exchange’s Capital Markets Industry Taskforce, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, New Financial, and other stakeholders to foster comprehensive reform within finance.
    • Co-authoring white papers with academic collaborators (e.g., Prof Iain Clacher), to shape policy discussions on financial sector reforms, thereby informing ongoing discussions with the UK Treasury, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Business and Trade.
    • Undertake independent research projects, formulating hypotheses, conducting analyses to advance understanding in relevant areas of macroeconomics, sustainable finance, climate change and financial system.
    • Present research outcomes at academic conferences, policy forums, and stakeholder gatherings, leveraging diverse communication channels (journal publications, policy briefs, and seminars).
  2. Lecturer, Department of Economics

    University of Essex, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Delivered lectures and seminars across six undergraduate and postgraduate modules, with leadership responsibility as module leader for one of the courses, integrating inclusive and diverse teaching strategies- such as case studies reflecting multinational perspectives to ensure equitable engagement for all students.
    • Supervised and mentored master’s and undergraduate students in their dissertation research, offering guidance on methodology and analysis.
    • Consistently received excellent student evaluations, averaging 4.5/5 across taught modules.
    • Served as Deputy Director for the Undergraduate Empirical Project, supporting nd mentoring colleagues and students on research queries.
    • Served as the academic supervisor and primary point of contact for undergraduate students undertaking a placement year (internship) between their second and final years of study.
    • Provided academic and pastoral support as a Personal Tutor for first- and third-year students, fostering their academic and personal development.
    • Actively contributed to the Student Recruitment Team, spearheading international recruitment initiatives, including efforts in Bangladesh.
    • Participated as a key Economics and Government Resit Exam Board member, contributing to decision-making processes.
  3. Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics

    University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Designed and developed interactive workshop materials, including solutions to problem sets, for the postgraduate course in Portfolio Analysis and Management.
    • Led and facilitated bi-weekly computer workshops for four student groups, focusing on lecture review, discussions, and applied learning.
    • Provided academic guidance and support to approximately 270 students, addressing course content, problem-solving, and related queries.
    • Achieved excellent student evaluations, initiated as part of personal skills development and continuous improvement efforts.
  4. Research Assistant, School of Economics and Finance

    Massey University, New Zealand

    Responsibilities include:

    • Worked under the supervision of Professor Ben Marshall and Professor Martin Young, contributing to ongoing research projects on commodity pricing through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
    • Assisted Professor Srikanto Chatterjee in performing advanced data analyses for economics-focused research initiatives, applying statistical and econometric techniques to support policy-relevant and theoretical inquiries.
    • Created presentation materials for seminars and academic conferences, ensuring clarity and scholarly rigour.
    • Evaluated and graded problem sets and examinations, offering detailed, constructive feedback to students to enhance their understanding of course material and strengthen their analytical skills.
  5. Lecturer, BRAC Business School

    BRAC University, Bangladesh

    Responsibilities include:

    • Planned and delivered instructional activities to promote active learning and student engagement, integrating case studies and group projects.
    • Taught courses in Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, and Introduction to Business, employing diverse pedagogical approaches to accommodate a range of learning styles.
    • Monitored and assessed students’ performance and development, providing constructive feedback to enhance intellectual growth and improve learning outcomes.
    • Provided pastoral support, advising and counselling students facing academic challenges while ensuring a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
    • Supervised approximately six undergraduate dissertation students per semester, advising them on research design, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
    • Served as an internal examiner for around two MBA students specialising in finance and accounting each semester, maintaining rigour and consistency in the evaluation process.
  6. Residential Advisor, Massey Accommodation Services

    Massey University, New Zealand

    Responsibilities include:

    • Actively contributed to fostering a strong and positive community within the residence, promoting a sense of identity and belonging.
    • Provided accessible and confidential welfare and pastoral care to all residents, ensuring a supportive environment.
    • Assisted students in understanding and adhering to expected standards of behaviour and residence regulations.
  7. Business Analyst, Global Reference Data

    Barclays Wealth, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Collaborated with internal and external technical teams on system conversions and migrations, demonstrating strong project management and technical expertise.
    • Led workshops to gather and validate business and technical requirements, fostering effective communication and process improvements.
    • Developed and implemented strategic and phased tactical solutions for various stakeholders, ensuring successful change management and alignment with institutional goals.
    • Served as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Investment Management team, providing guidance and support on complex technical and business issues.
    • Trained members of the Governance and Quality team, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for operational success.
  8. Business Analyst, Global Reference Data

    Barclays Capital, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Managed MI reporting on workflow, productivity, and performance, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
    • Conducted client onboarding for high-net-worth individuals and companies, ensuring compliance with KYC, CDD, AML, and regulatory standards.
    • Led Quality Root Cause Analysis to enhance operations, governance, and risk management.
    • Acted as Business Analyst for the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) project, creating test plans and conducting UAT, functional, and regression testing.
    • Verified fee calculation processes for transparency in line with MiFID II regulations for advisory services.
  9. Reconciliations Analyst, Payment Protection Insurance

    Lloyds Banking Group, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities include:

    • Conducted comprehensive data handling of PPI records and maintained accuracy and integrity through various bespoke in-house customer databases.
    • Performed regular reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
    • Developed onboarding materials and provided ongoing support, sharing best practices to ensure consistent performance in data reconciliation tasks.
    • Trained new hires following demonstrated excellence in meeting targets and maintaining high-quality standards.
  10. Executive Officer, Liability Operations

    IDLC Finance Ltd, Bangladesh

    Responsibilities include:

    • Supervised the function of Liability Operations and acted as head of the department (branch), reporting directly to the Head of the department and branch, leading a team of 6 people.
    • Ensured risk less operation as well as steady business growth and product development.
    • Assigned as a project supporting manager for feasibility study and for implementing priority service for HNW.

Education

  1. PhD in Economics

    University of Aberdeen, UK and Curtin University, Australia
    Thesis on the interconnectedness between commodity futures and equity markets during the pre-and post-financialisation eras. Supervised by Prof Robert B. Durand and Prof Marc Gronwald. Presented papers at 5 international conferences including Int’l Conference on Computational & Financial Econometrics, IAEE, AIEE Symposium on Energy Security, with the contributions being published in 1 Elsevier journal.
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  2. MSc in Financial Forecasting and Investment

    University of Glasgow, UK

    Dissertation on Economic analysis of microfinance and macroeconomic stability as indicators of sustainable development. Supervised by Prof Rodolphe Desbordes.

    Courses included:

    • Basic Econometrics
    • Mathematical Finance
    • Financal Derivatives
    • Financial Markets, Securities and Derivatives
    • Modelling and Forecasting Financial Markets
    • Portfolio Analysis and Investment
  3. BBA in Economics and Finance

    North South University, Bangladesh
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