ZUBAIR FAZILI
165 Broadway, New York NY, USA 10006
Email: zubairfazili gmail.com
Cell Ph: 001- (917) 442 0363



SUMMARY

MBA graduate with over 9 years of successful proven track record in the financial services industry. Particular experience in strategy development, Financial Risk Management, turn-around, M&A, financial modeling and high-level financial reporting analysis. My approach is analytic and goal oriented, with an ability to build enduring relationships at senior management levels; I am very comfortable in high-pressure and multicultural environment and am willing to relocate internationally.


KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE (FINANCIAL SERVICES)

Risk Management of Assets and LiabilitiesStartup projects in (USA and Asia)
ERM and Operational Risk management Run-off Strategy
Risk Analysis and turn-around strategyM&A project management (US,EU & Asia)



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP (ZFS) New York City (2004-Present)
Largest Switzerland-based global financial conglomerate with >US$ 380bn assets under management

ZFS, Corporate Center (New York based office)
Business Associate- Project manager, Risk Management (2006 Present)

Responsible for risk mitigation and management of assets and liabilities of six subsidiaries of ZFS. Implement risk based strategic decisions for the company assets with the objective to mitigate risk with maximum results. Developed a common platform in New York to manage subsidiaries of ZFS that are located in various global locations (UK, Asia, US). As part of Group Risk Management, I report to the Chief Risk Officer who reports to the ZFS board of directors.

Achievement:
Convinced the ALM Committee to sell distressed investment in assets, this improved company capital model.
Diverted high-risk based capital to low risk areas and mitigated the Credit risk exposure of the assets.
Designed a common portal for all six-business units to implement the "Total Risk Profile system" globally.
Succeeded with continued investment returns, from private equity, government securities, and derivatives.
Implement Enterprise Risk management and Business continuity plan on the operational side of the company.
Lead business process reengineering strategy within M&A group, to merge two London based ZFS Units.






ZUBAIR FAZILI

ZFS, Corporate Center (New York based office)
Business Associate, Merger and Acquisitions (2004 2006)

Accomplished various M&A activities in Middle East, USA, UK and India. Executed strategies to enter joint ventures, startup projects and buyouts. Developed a financial restructuring business plan for all run-off businesses of ZFS. As part of the Group Growth department, I worked for the Chief of Growth office of Zurich Financial Services.

Achievement:
Facilitated with regulatory bodies of UK, USA, and India to accomplished startup and acquisitions for ZFS.
Proposed Senior Management to merge London based ZFS subsidiaries (ZSL and Eagle Star) under one management. Aligned their business planning & financial processes with performance improvement strategy.
Analyzed business structure of non-performing ZFS units and researched on alternative improvement actions.
Facilitated liquidation of unhealthy assets and diverted those resources to reasonably more prospective areas.

MetLife GROUP Inc. New York (USA) (2000-2004)
Largest United States-based global financial conglomerate with >US$ 560bn assets under management

MetLife Inc. (New York based global headquarters)
Business Analyst, Strategic planning and Financial control (International) (2002 2004)

Responsible to extend business into new markets and research for potential interesting ventures. Created basic platform which gave my company entry point position in the market place. As part of international business controlling, I reported to the Chief Financial Officer (international).

Achievement:
Initiated market research to gather information for extending new businesses in new markets in Asia and US.
Facilitated with regulatory bodies like FSA, BRM, and IRDA to acquire licenses and understand local policies.

MetLife Inc. (Startup India operations), New Delhi, India
Financial Analyst, Strategic planning (2000 2002)

Supported the strategy development to find new partners in India, which helped kick-off MetLife's local startup operations in just two years.
Achievement:
Facilitated Merger with local bank, "J&K Bank" this was the foothold achievement for the startup project.
Applied and got approval for License from the Indian regulators, the (IRDA), for starting India operations.
Setup the platform for distribution channels, bancassurance agency and corporate networking agency.

EDUCATION
Graduate: UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, USA
Masters of Business Administration, MBA (Finance), May 2004
Specialization: Finance and International Macro Economic policies.

Undergraduate: UNIVERSITY OF PUNE, Pune
Bachelors of Business Administration, BBA (Economics), March 2000