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ALIF BIN MAHMUD

ALIF BIN MAHMUD

Dhaka

Summary

A dedicated finance professional with a strong background in finance, banking operations and customer service. Hands-on experience in one of the biggest car dealerships in the UK, Big Motoring World as a Finance Administrator in Camberley. Gained experience as a banker in two of Bangladesh's reputed banks, the Mutual Trust Bank Ltd, under the Transaction Monitoring, Cards Operations department & Fraud Risk Management unit and in BRAC Bank Ltd under Digital Loan Underwriting, Risk Management Division. Completed master's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a Merit from the University of Westminster, London, & a bachelor's degree in Finance from Independent University Bangladesh. Currently looking forward to pursuing an intense career in Bangladesh.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Administrator

Big Motoring World
Camberley
09.2024 - 12.2025

● Assisted the finance department in daily operations, including calculating total sales figures for vehicles, verifying transactions, ensuring the validity of driver’s licenses, analyzing customer files and details (3 Years address & Employment history), and liaising with lenders efficiently.

● Created invoices for clients regularly, mentioning the product’s price with VAT.

● Communicated with primary and secondary lenders, such as Black Horse, MotoNovo Finance, DSG, Startline Finance, Evolution, Creation and Mann Island, via email to facilitate customer applications.

● Informed the customers (maintain GDPR instructions) about lender approvals, providing detailed explanations of terms, including loan duration, APR rates, balloon payments (if applicable), and whether the deal is a PCP or a HP agreement.

● Followed the instructions provided by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); explaining the Initial Disclosure Document (IDD) & Commission Disclosure Document (CDD) to the clients and letting them know the exact amount of commission received from the lender.

● Analysed and evaluate customer applications before submitting them to lenders for review and approval.

● Regularly followed up with customers via 3CX software, providing updates on lender proposals and assisting with inquiries. Conduced HPI (Hire Purchase Investigation) checks for the customers with Part Exchange vehicle and estimated a rough valuation for their previous car.

Sales Associates

JD Sports
Reading
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Extensive experience in providing exceptional customer service in the Textiles/Footwear sections, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
  • Optimising consumer options and sales opportunities through effective management of stock replenishment, which guarantees the availability of full-size ranges on the shop floor.
  • Proactively supported managers and supervisors, offering assistance in regular tasks.

Customer Service Executive, Transaction Monitoring, Fraud Risk Management Unit, Cards Operations

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Monitored debit, credit, and prepaid card transactions to provide instant fraud prevention decisions.
  • Operated within assigned fraud cost budget, analyzing cases for Fraud Risk Management Unit.
  • Oversaw fraudulent activity investigations to minimize suspicious transactions in collaboration with management.
  • Utilized banking software (i.e TWO FIMI, ITC, ADC) to address daily fraudulent incidents and implement preventive measures.
  • Tracked and blocked user accounts promptly using online financial platforms to prevent losses.
  • Conducted regular customer outreach to ensure safety and respond to transaction denials.
  • Evaluated fraud cases thoroughly while maintaining focus on transaction monitoring and authorization.
  • Generated fraud reports to support business objectives and reduce overall bank fraud risk.

Internship (Credit Analyst) - Digital Loan Underwriting, Risk Management Division

BRAC Bank Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Executed credit risk assessments for Ananna Swipe Load project, utilizing diverse analytical methods.
  • Analyzed Credit Information Bureau (CIB) reports to evaluate loan applicants' creditworthiness.
  • Reviewed Integrated Assessment Sheets to determine eligibility of loan applicants.
  • Evaluated client documentation, including Trade Licenses, tax certificate, Utility bill, Bank Statements etc, to ensure compliance.
  • Managed and evaluated Company data and Customer Profile of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME); construction, electronics, home appliances, etc.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing to evaluate effectiveness of proposed changes.
  • Drafted memos for approved loan applicants to document essential information and maintain records.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Westminster
London, UK
2023

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance

Independent University Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2021

Skills

  • Data administration
  • Risk assessment
  • Customer service
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Fraud investigation
  • Credit analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Software utilization
  • Process optimization

Timeline

Finance Administrator

Big Motoring World
09.2024 - 12.2025

Sales Associates

JD Sports
11.2022 - 09.2024

Customer Service Executive, Transaction Monitoring, Fraud Risk Management Unit, Cards Operations

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd
02.2022 - 07.2022

Internship (Credit Analyst) - Digital Loan Underwriting, Risk Management Division

BRAC Bank Ltd
06.2021 - 10.2021

Master of Science (MSc) - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Westminster

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance

Independent University Bangladesh
ALIF BIN MAHMUD