Aasim Jaafri
St Thomas,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Manager with 20 years of experience in cultivating high-performance teams and executing strategic initiatives. Proven expertise in relationship management and project management, consistently delivering successful outcomes in challenging environments. Adept at leveraging cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and innovation, aiming to enhance organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vendor Manager
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
Kitchener
02.2024 - Current
- Established first end-to-end vendor management functions, including system selection, data consolidation, onboarding, vendor selection process and performance management
- Defined vendor segmentation and governance models, enabling tailored engagement strategies for strategic, tactical and operational vendors
- Rolled-out a centralized vendor management system
- Led contract negotiations and reviews, leading to $300k annual cost saves
- Streamlined vendor PO, invoice and payment workflows, creating efficiencies and reducing errors by 20%
Head of Fundraising
Human Concern International
Toronto
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for management of 8 fundraisers across Canada
- Implemented targeted strategies to grow revenue by 300%
- Led cross-functional operational excellence program through analysis of gaps and opportunities for each business function, developing gap analysis and road map for resolution of blockers and enhancers
- Delivered key policy, legal and regulatory compliance guidelines for charitable contributions
Head of Trade Products
HSBC Bank Canada
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Receivables finance and supply chain finance, responsible for all aspects of product lifecycle management
- Project lead for digitization of receivables finance assessment tool for SMEs
- Developed 4-year business banking strategy including: YoY targets, KPIs, strategy and budget requirements
- Developed product roadmaps, to enhance product reach and efficiency
Head of Corporate Products
HSBC Bank Canada
Toronto, ON
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed full product lifecycle for loans, revolvers and margined facilities
- Project lead and Government of Canada liaison for Covid-19 government relief programs
- Developed product roadmap and identified key milestones for successful launch of new products
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to corporate banking activities
- Conducted market research to identify opportunities in the corporate banking sector
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects
- Identified areas of improvement in existing products; developed and represented strategies to capitalize on opportunities
Senior Digital Program Manager
HSBC Bank plc
London, UK
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Agile program lead for Digital Lending, managing team of 13
- Lead product/project manager for delivery of new digital overdraft; loans; and business credit cards for SMEs
- Formulated key features for new digital journeys i) front-end visuals, ii) MI, (iii) Accessibility, iv) APIs and (v) data flows
- Created and managed all test data, drafted all test cases and led key phases of testing (SIT/UAT)
- Participated in sprint planning meetings to discuss project scope and prioritize tasks based on business needs
- Created wireframes, mockups, prototypes and other visualizations to communicate product ideas effectively
Senior Implementation Manager
HSBC Bank plc
London, UK
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Deputy to UK Corporate Chief Operating Officer
- Managed portfolio of projects from conception through to completion
- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution to ensure successful project outcomes and delivery of strategic objectives across functions
- Created comprehensive reporting documentation for stakeholder and CEO governance meetings
Education
BSc Hons - Investment and Financial Risk Management
Bayes Business School
London01.2003
Skills
- Implementation of operational standards
- Project Management
- Business Process Reengineering
- Product Development
- Relationship Management
- Advanced Interpersonal Skills
- UX and UI Design
- KPI tracking
- Launch of New Products
- Vendor Management
- Requirements gathering
- Agile work processes
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Senior Vendor Manager
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
02.2024 - Current
Head of Fundraising
Human Concern International
04.2023 - 02.2024
Head of Trade Products
HSBC Bank Canada
07.2021 - 04.2023
Head of Corporate Products
HSBC Bank Canada
02.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Digital Program Manager
HSBC Bank plc
04.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Implementation Manager
HSBC Bank plc
02.2013 - 04.2016
BSc Hons - Investment and Financial Risk Management
Bayes Business School