Taimur Qureshi
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable Director with 20 plus years of experience in financial oversight, scheduling, bidding, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business advisor
Manchester Robotics
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2025.04 - Current
- Used advanced negotiation skills to secure favourable contracts and deals.
- Built strong partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business prospects.
Director, Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking Head of Development Organizations
Standard Chartered Bank
2013.01 - 2021.01
- Responsible for managing a team of Relationship Managers for maintaining the existing portfolio, marketing, negotiating, cash management and providing solutions on risk management.
- Portfolio:
- United Nations Agencies and specialized agencies: UNDP, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNESCO, UNIDO etc.
- Specialized UN agencies: WHO, IMF, FAO, ILO, IOM etc.
- INGOs: MSF, Red Cross, WaterAid, Oxfam, etc.
- Diplomatic Missions: British High Commision, Australian High Commision, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Embassy of France, Embassy of Spain, Embassy of the Netherlands, etc.
- Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
Associate Director, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Responsible for marketing, negotiating and providing solutions on risk management proactively; preparing credit proposals for various companies.
- Portfolio:
- Shipping Clients: Maersk, Safmarine, MSC Shipping, Riazeda, APL etc.
- Airlines: Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Air France etc.
- MNCs: Johnson & Johnson’s, DHL, UPS, Reuters etc.
- Chinese Clients: China Harbour, CNCEC, Global Energy etc.
- Developed business opportunities for increased market presence.
Associate Director, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Responsible for marketing, negotiating and providing solutions on risk management proactively; preparing credit proposals for various companies.
- Portfolio:
- MNCs (Abbott, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Parke-Davis, Teradata etc)
- FMCGs (Reckitt, Dabur etc)
- Public Sector Companies (DHA, CDGK etc)
- GAM Relationships: regular liaison with GAMs, updates on accounts
- Developed business opportunities for increased market presence.
Relationship Manager, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2006.01 - 2007.01
- Responsible for Cash Management and Transaction banking for clients; led a team of four.
- Portfolio:
- Airlines (Emirates, Qatar, Gulf, Swiss, Air France etc)
- Shipping (Maersk, Delta, Pak Shaheen, Riazeda etc)
- Chinese Companies (China Harbour, China Meteorological, Shanghai Construction etc)
- Built lasting relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement activities.
Business Development Manager, Cash Management Group, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Portfolio:
- Large Local Corporates (Indus Motors, Dewan Group etc)
- Public Sector (KESC, SSGC etc)
- Airlines (Emirates, Qatar, Gulf, Air France, Swiss Air etc)
BDM/ KYC Manager WB, CMG, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2003.01 - 2004.01
- Implemented KYC for Wholesale banking including client relationships and global markets
- Portfolio:
- Large Local Corporates (Indus Motors, Dewan Group etc)
- Public Sector (KESC, SSGC etc)
- Attended global training program on KYC Implementation
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst handling sensitive information about customers'.
Business Development Executive, CMG, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Portfolio:
- Large Local Corporates (Indus Motors etc)
Team Leader, Consumer Banking (Auto Loans), SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2001.01 - 2002.01
- Managed Sales Team, Auto Manufacturers and Dealership Relationships
Senior Business Development Executive, (Branch Network), Auto Loans, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2000.01 - 2001.01
- Implementation of Auto Loan product, signing Dealership Contract
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
05/1992 - 05/1995
US Fulbright Summer institute -
Harvard University, University of Michigan, Colorado Tech
08/2012 - 08/2012
Classroom Courses Certification -
Standard Chartered Bank
09/2003 - 06/2021
Skills
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Ethics enforcement
- Business development savvy
- Board level communication
- Decision-Making competency
- In-Depth industry knowledge
- Corporate governance understanding
- Sales growth strategies
- Performance metrics tracking
- Customer Service
- Business administration
- Business development
- Strategies and goals
- Initiative taking
Affiliations
- Gym, travelling, Motor sports
Accomplishments
Global Transaction Banking Awards
Standard Chartered Bank
Top Relationship Manager
Standard Chartered Bank
Certification
Great Manager Program
AML specialists
leadership for leaders
etc. etc.
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
AWARDS
Standard Chartered Bank:, Global Transaction Banking Award, Top Relationship Manager, Top Business Development Executive
Work History
New experience
Timeline
Business advisor
Manchester Robotics
2025.04 - Current
Director, Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking Head of Development Organizations
Standard Chartered Bank
2013.01 - 2021.01
Associate Director, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2010.01 - 2013.01
Associate Director, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2007.01 - 2009.01
Relationship Manager, Global Corporates, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2006.01 - 2007.01
Business Development Manager, Cash Management Group, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2004.01 - 2006.01
BDM/ KYC Manager WB, CMG, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2003.01 - 2004.01
Business Development Executive, CMG, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2002.01 - 2003.01
Team Leader, Consumer Banking (Auto Loans), SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2001.01 - 2002.01
Senior Business Development Executive, (Branch Network), Auto Loans, SCB
Standard Chartered Bank
2000.01 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
05/1992 - 05/1995
US Fulbright Summer institute -
Harvard University, University of Michigan, Colorado Tech
08/2012 - 08/2012
Classroom Courses Certification -
Standard Chartered Bank
09/2003 - 06/2021