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Faraz Ul Hassan

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Head of Information Technology at Habib Bank Zurich plc
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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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.
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Career

Work history

5-2015
Head of Information Technology
Habib Bank Zurich plc
5-2013 - 5-2015
Head of Project Management Information Technology
Habib Metropolitan Bank (Subsidiary of AG Zurich)
10-2009 - 6-2013
Project Manager
BiLOGiC Systems Private Limited
6-2008 - 7-2009
Process Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Faraz Ul Hassan – Profile. Featured in Habib Bank Zurich plc (Official Website)
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Wayne State University
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Northwood University
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