ZAREEN BALOCH

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ZAREEN BALOCH
z.baloch.04159@khi.iba.edu.pk
302/300-4026/0302-3004026
MBA-M
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Results-driven and versatile business professional pursuing MBA from IBA. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, financial and strategic
analysis, problem solving and critical thinking. Equipped with over 7 years of experience, I am excited to deliver exceptional results and
contribute to an organization that values innovation and growth.
EDUCATION
DEGREE/PROGRAM
YEAR OF GRADUATION
INSTITUTION
CGPA/PERCENTAGE
City
MBA-M
June 2025
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
3.91
Karachi
BBA
2015
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
3.81
Karachi
A-Level
2011
Beaconhouse School System
4 A*
Karachi
INTERNSHIP/WORK EXPERIENCE(S)
DESIGNATION
NAME OF THE COMPANY
TENURE/DURATION
Deputy Director
State Bank of Pakistan
18 Sep 2017 - Currently Working
• Successfully managed a portfolio of GoP’s and donor funded markup subsidy and credit guarantee schemes for SME lending. •
Developed systems for digitization of existing process flows under schemes in coordination with IT teams. • Proactively monitored the
performance of banks’ SME portfolio viz-a-viz targets set by SBP for enhanced financial inclusion. • Managed the operations and
activities of 16 BSC Offices across Pakistan for projects related to promotion of SME Financing. • Successfully envisioned projects to
promote SME Financing and women entrepreneurship and rolled them out across banks and BSC Offices. • Collaborated with various
stakeholders such as SMEDA, TDAP, Chambers of Commerce, trade association etc. for awareness creation among SMEs. • Provided
feedback to management and policy departments on areas such as regulations, amendments in existing schemes or launch of new
schemes. • Conducted qualitative research and data analysis to assess the performance of schemes and record stakeholders’
perspectives.
Senior HCM Executive
Cybernet - Pakistan
15 Jun 2015 - 31 Mar 2017
• Developed recruitment strategies to create an employer brand by developing and launching Employment Programs. • Recruited and
selected candidates after analysis of departmental needs, development of candidate pool using appropriate media channels. •
Organized Excel & MS Project Training, CyberTalk sessions and Customer Services Training to inculcate a learning culture. • Assisted in the
roll out of Performance Management System throughout the organization. • Led the project on development of Training Academy
for Cybernet. • Actively handled the day to day HR Operations to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
Project Consultant
Trade Development Authority Pakistan (TDAP)
1 Feb 2015 - 15 Jun 2015
• Conducted feasibility study for nonoperational Carpet Training Institute and recommend strategies to make it functional.
HONORS/AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITIONS
Dean's List Candidate in MBA
2nd position holder in BBA 2015 (Main Campus), with 50% merit scholarship and Dean's List position throughout 4 years
100% Merit Scholarship Recipient in GCE Advanced Level and Gold Medal Recipient for securing 4A* in GCE Advanced Level
TRAINING AND WORKSHOP(S)