Faraz Ul Hassan

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Head of Information Technology at Habib Bank Zurich plc

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Faraz Ul Hassan is a Technology Executive (SMF24) at Habib Bank Zurich with over 15 years of experience in regulated banking environments. He specializes in technology, cyber security, and operational resilience, holding an MBA from Wayne State University. In 2023, he attended the Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Programme.

His career and education establish a strong connection to Michigan, where he attended both Wayne State and Northwood University and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. He maintains a professional interest in major financial and telecom firms like HSBC and Orange.

He led the strategic launch of the nCino lending platform, delivering a modernized, customer-centric journey in under a year.

Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Perfectionist

Meticulous

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Regulatory Resilience
Focuses on aligning technology with PRA/FCA regulations (SS1/21, SS2/21) to ensure operational resilience and strong governance, a core theme in his professional posts.
Digital Transformation
Actively leads large-scale digital initiatives, evidenced by the successful launch of the nCino lending platform to modernize the customer experience.
IT Governance
Advocates for strong IT governance frameworks as essential for managing cyber risk and ensuring regulatory confidence in financial firms.

Media Appearances

Faraz Ul Hassan – Profile. Featured in Habib Bank Zurich plc (Official Website)

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Faraz Hassan – Head of Information Technology at Habib Bank Zurich plc. Featured in Finextra Community

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Work History

5-2015
Head of Information Technology at Habib Bank Zurich plc
5-2013 - 5-2015
Head of Project Management Information Technology at Habib Metropolitan Bank (Subsidiary of AG Zurich)
10-2009 - 6-2013
Project Manager at BiLOGiC Systems Private Limited
6-2008 - 7-2009
Process Specialist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Education

2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Wayne State University
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Northwood University

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Insights For Selling To Faraz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Faraz is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Faraz

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Faraz move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Faraz take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Faraz

Personality Compatibility


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