Functional Skills

Business Analysis
Business Intelligence
Business Operations
Business Development
Data Analysis
Data Governance
Data Management
Data Strategy
Financial Modeling
Financial Management
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Market Intelligence
Data Science
Machine Learning

Software Skills

Deep learning
SQL
MATLAB
SAS
BigData
Python
Machine Learning
TensorFlow
Data visualization
R
PyTorch
Hadoop
Teradata

Certifications

CFAChartered Financial Analyst

Sector Experience

Financial Services
Technology

Experience

alnairanalytics.com Product Management / Strategy
Founder
4/2021 - Present
Founded with a vision to simplify sophisticated quantitative analysis for financial markets and make it affordable and accessible. Designed and deployed cutting-edge analytical tools, including Market Signals, Sentiment Analytics, Early Warning Dashboards, Heat Maps, and Backtested Stock Screeners — offering a 360° view of Indian and global equity markets. Developed over 100+ advanced models to detect market turning points, strong trend presence, volatility breakouts, early warnings, and sector rotation. Built a custom Backtesting Engine using Python and R to rigorously validate models across diverse market regimes and economic scenarios. Currently developing quantitative solutions for options strategies and volatility modelling for equities, gold, and crypto assets like Bitcoin.
Maybank Data Science / Analytics
VP & Head of Data Science
4/2017 - 3/2021
Led multiple cross-disciplinary Data Science teams comprising data scientists, software developers, and banking domain experts to deliver end-to-end ML/AI applications for capital optimization, instant lending, and digital banking personalization. Oversaw development and integration of advanced machine learning algorithms into interactive software systems, using R, Python, Oracle Big Data SQL, and deployed on Big Data clusters. Delivered real-time, ML-driven instant lending solutions for the SME segment, deploying XGBoost, SVMs, and neural networks for credit decisioning. Built a Recommendation System for the Digital Banking Group, and prescriptive analytics models for Capital & Risk Management using high-dimensional statistics and optimization analytics.
AI IMPLEMENTATION
Owned and led large scale ML and DL initiatives (e.g., SME Lending Platform, Recommendation Engine) across business lines, IT, and risk governance. Conducted domain driven labeling workshops with credit officers and business leaders to generate training data for supervised learning. Presented detailed model design, methodology, and validation to the Group Model Validation Committee (chaired by Group CRO) and technical architectures to the Enterprise Architecture Committee. Handled complex model integration challenges across R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, & orchestrated deployment in hybrid data environments (Teradata, Hadoop, Oracle Big Data). Personally contributed to feature engineering, hyperparameter tuning
Tata Consultancy Services Data Science / Analytics
Consulting Partner - Risk Analytics
7/2013 - 4/2017
Led development and implementation of advanced risk analytics solutions for global banking clients, using R, Python, and SAS for predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and risk function transformation Set up the Risk Analytics Competency within the Banking Risk & Compliance practice, building capabilities in machine learning and NLP for supervised/unsupervised analytics Delivered data visualization and cognitive automation solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on conduct risk, suspicious transaction detection, and regulatory compliance Designed a Treasury Communication Surveillance system using NLP and ML algorithms to mitigate conduct risk and detect early warning signals in unstructured data Championed analytic transformation engagements by aligning deep domain expertise with scalable Big Data and AI solutions
Infosys Information Technology
Lead Consultant - Risk Analytics
10/2010 - 7/2013
Led risk management engagements from problem definition to diagnosis, solution design, development, and deployment, with a strong focus on Oracle Risk Analytics for UK and US banking clients Provided subject matter expertise in client discussions and proposal development to support practice growth initiatives Played a pivotal role in securing one of the largest financial, risk, and treasury transformation programs with a leading UK bank Mobilised and mentored a team of consultants to deliver analytics driven risk management solutions across global banking engagements
-KPMG Management Consulting
Sr Manager - Financial Risk Management
8/2007 - 9/2010
Managed a diverse portfolio of risk advisory engagements for investment banks, retail banks, insurers, and central banks across the Middle East Delivered model validation, ICAAP development, stress testing, and predictive analytics solutions in line with global regulatory expectations Led the Operational Risk Competence Team for Bahrain and Qatar practices and conducted training programs on risk management for central bank supervisors and financial institution leadership Developed a balance sheet stress testing model in MATLAB, approved by the central bank for use in supervisory stress testing Successfully secured repeat engagements by consistently demonstrating strong delivery and client relationship management
Oracle (OFSS / Formerly i-flex) Product Management / Strategy
Product Manager - Risk Analytics
9/2005 - 8/2007
Led the Economic Capital Solutions initiative, developing advanced credit, market, and liquidity risk models within Oracle's risk modeling framework Acted as subject matter expert for Basel II and Operational Risk Solutions, supporting global business development through proposals, demos, and POCs Delivered enterprise-wide risk management training and solution briefings to banking clients worldwide, including industry seminars and customer onboarding sessions Played a key role in converting sales pipelines into client wins across multiple regions through effective domain-led engagements Built and mentored a high-performing functional team within product management and pre-sales, bridging feedback between customer needs, development priorities, and competitive positioning
PNB Gilts Ltd (Punjab National Bank) Finance
Assc VP
6/2001 - 9/2005
Managed trading portfolios in government securities and oversaw money market operations, including short-term funding and investment activities Led the research and risk management function for the G-Sec and interest rate derivatives portfolio, integrating macroeconomic views with risk-adjusted strategy Provided regular market intelligence and strategy recommendations to the Investment Committee for both primary auction bidding and secondary market trades Designed and implemented a set of predictive analytics models focused on identifying bear market conditions in both cash and derivative segments These models became core components in the investment committee's decision-making toolkit, contributing to improved desk performance during volatile periods
ICICI Bank Finance
Officer
10/2000 - 6/2001
Worked in the Corporate Banking Division, managing client relationships and supporting lending and credit operations for mid and large-sized corporates