By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading non-interest Bank has appointed Abdulkarim Alhassan as the Executive Director to oversee the Northern Operations of its Business Development.
As the new ED, Alhassan is expected to facilitate the Bank’s strategic planning and implementation, with a view to driving business growth and profitability in the Northern region.
Prior to his appointment, Alhassan’s 23 years of cognate experience in Executive and Senior positions in different Banks across Nigeria, accorded him the leadership and team management skills in Islamic Banking, Product Development and Structured Finance.
The ED North had also acquired broad experience in Banking Operations; Commercial and Corporate Banking; Credit Packaging and Financial Analysis; International Trade Finance; Customer Service and Relationship Management.
Alhassan, a bona fide member of four reputable organisations including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Institute of Credit Administrators (ICA), Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), Commodity Brokers Association of Nigeria (CBAN), was employed following his trajectory of protracted service in the banking industry.
Alhassan holds a Master’s Degree in Islamic Banking and Finance; a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance and Investment; a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Bayero University Kano.
He also possesses personal and excellent skills in products and services management, advanced credit skills, business evaluation and investment packaging, budgeting, team and general leadership skills.
