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Muhammad Kamran Lakhani

Abu dhabi,Abu Dhabi

Work History

Business/Finance Faculty

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
02.2016 - 06.2024

Taught courses including Business Innovation, Financial Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investment Analysis, Financial Assets & Markets, Business Statistics, and Business Economics.

  • Led a team of finance instructors and developed new finance courses, embedding professional certifications.
  • Advised students academically, prepared academic plans, monitored student performance, and supported at-risk students.
  • Supervised capstone dissertation projects, participated in industry events for curriculum development, and designed paper-based and online assessments.
  • Engaged in interdisciplinary research projects and completed over 60 PD hours annually in Edtech, pedagogy, and finance certifications.
  • Volunteered as tutor at the Academic Success Center, providing support to at-risk students.

Academic Coordinator/Senior Lecturer

Emirates Institute of Finance, UAE Central Bank
11.2006 - 06.2015
  • Advised students academically, prepared academic plans, monitored student performance, and supported at-risk students
  • Supervised capstone dissertation projects, participated in industry events for curriculum development, and designed paper-based and online assessments
  • Engaged in interdisciplinary research projects and completed over 60 PD hours annually in Edtech, pedagogy, and finance certifications
  • Volunteered as a tutor at the Academic Success Center, providing support to at-risk students
  • Coordinated Bachelor's in Banking & Finance program and collaborated with external accreditation bodies for the Higher Banking Diploma program
  • Instructed courses in corporate finance, investment banking, risk management, and financial accounting
  • Prepared students for CISI, ACCA, and CDCS certifications
  • Served as Coordinator for IFS Banking Diploma and ICB Higher Banking Diploma programs.

Senior Instructor/Deputy Director

National Institute of Management
01.2001 - 02.2006
  • Training Program Design, Coordination, and Evaluation
  • Capacity Building Program Development
  • Customized Organizational Training
  • Public Sector Economics Instruction
  • Seminar and Workshop Facilitation
  • Editorial Board Membership
  • Policy and Research Paper Advising

Economic\ Financial Consultancy Research Associate

Arshad Zaman Associates (Pvt) Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2000
  • Co-authored International Economic Policy Paper:
  • Title: "Role of Financial Markets in the Development of Private Sector in IDB (Islamic Development Bank) member Countries"
  • Presented the paper at the IDB Annual Conference in Beirut, Lebanon on November 6, 2000.

Consultant

World Bank Mission
03.2000 - 05.2000
  • Conducted research and provided consultancy on economic development projects.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.

Financial Analyst

Shoaib Capital Ltd
02.1995 - 12.1998
  • Analyzed financial statements, conducted market research, and provided investment recommendations
  • Achievements
  • Developed the first undergraduate course in Sustainable Finance at HCT, launched in January 2024
  • Successfully mentored at-risk students, leading to significant academic improvements and receiving the Student Adviser Award in 2021
  • Advised students on work placements and internships, fostering strong industry connections
  • Guided final year finance graduates in capstone projects, winning the Capstone Mentor Award by CEO, ADX in 2020
  • Expert in modern educational technologies and blended learning environments
  • Extensive experience with diverse student populations and familiarity with the Arabic language
  • Completed over 50 CPD hours annually, including participation in conferences and as a faculty speaker.

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership & Organizational Change

University of Southern California
United States
08.2018

M.Phil./MAS - Applied Economics

AERC, World Bank Research Institute of Public Finance, Karachi University
Pakistan
06.1999

MBA - Finance and Management Information Systems

IBA, Wharton Collaborated School, Karachi University
Pakistan
12.1994

Skills

  • Business, Finance, and Banking Instruction
  • Verbal, Written, and Presentation Communication
  • Innovation and Financial Entrepreneurship
  • Student Success and Mentoring
  • Educational Technology Integration
  • Sustainable Finance Expertise
  • Academic advisory
  • Curriculum development
  • Subject expertise
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Feedback provision

Accomplishments

  • Finance Faculty Mentor - ADNOC Bloomberg UAE Stock Trading Challenge (08/2023)
  • Best Business Faculty Award - Higher Colleges of Technology (06/2022)
  • Capstone Mentor Award - Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (08/2020)

Certification

  • Introduction to Sustainable Finance - UN Education Program (06/2022)
  • NCFE Award for Qualified Assessor - Vocational Education, UK (01/2022)
  • Fellow, Advance HE - Higher Education Academy, UK (2019-2020)
  • CFA/IF Professional Certificate (05/2019)
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts (03/2020)
  • Introduction to Securities & Investments - CISI, UK (02/2020)

Timeline

Business/Finance Faculty

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
02.2016 - 06.2024

Academic Coordinator/Senior Lecturer

Emirates Institute of Finance, UAE Central Bank
11.2006 - 06.2015

Senior Instructor/Deputy Director

National Institute of Management
01.2001 - 02.2006

Economic\ Financial Consultancy Research Associate

Arshad Zaman Associates (Pvt) Ltd
06.2000 - 12.2000

Consultant

World Bank Mission
03.2000 - 05.2000

Financial Analyst

Shoaib Capital Ltd
02.1995 - 12.1998

Ph.D. - Leadership & Organizational Change

University of Southern California

M.Phil./MAS - Applied Economics

AERC, World Bank Research Institute of Public Finance, Karachi University

MBA - Finance and Management Information Systems

IBA, Wharton Collaborated School, Karachi University
Muhammad Kamran Lakhani