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Mubashar Iqbal

Mubashar Iqbal

Manager - Dealer
Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional in wholesale banknotes and foreign exchange trading with a strong focus on treasury and liquidity management. Expertise in FX spot, forward, and derivatives trading, alongside currency risk management and forex market analysis. Proven track record in managing import and export banknote operations and fostering institutional client relationships to drive business development while ensuring compliance with KYC, AML, and ECDD regulations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial reporting and data analysis, dedicated to enhancing financial market strategies through technical trading.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6032
6032
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manager- Dealer I Wholesale Banknotes & FX Dealing

Index Exchange LLC (Formerly Habib Exchange LLC)
Dubai, UAE
2017.12 - 2026.03
  • Lead wholesale banknotes trading operations and manage foreign currency liquidity across branches.
  • Execute and supervise FX spot and wholesale deals with banks, exchange houses, and institutional clients.
  • Analyze global economic indicators and market trends to forecast currency movements and optimize trading decisions.
  • Manage currency inventory, liquidity levels, and exposure risk within treasury limits.
  • Provide competitive FX rates to branches, financial institutions, and corporate clients .
  • Maintain strong relationships with local and international banks, exchange companies, and MSBs .
  • Coordinate banknotes import and export transactions , ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor daily market rate movements to secure the most profitable trading opportunities.
  • Implement risk management strategies in line with treasury policies and insurance limits.
  • Ensure strict compliance with AML, KYC, and regulatory standards .
  • Provide guidance on entry/exit trading strategies and stop-loss management .

Support senior management with market insights, revenue generation strategies, and trading performance analysis .

Business Manager & Manager – Dealing Desk

HBL Currency Exchange
Karachi
2015.06 - 2017.12
  • Assisted the Head of Treasury in achieving corporate FX trading and business targets.
  • Managed daily rate sheets, treasury reports, and end-of-day trading statements.
  • Executed currency deals in KERB market, interbank market, and UAE market.
  • Prepared FC statements, SWIFT messages, authority letters, deal confirmations, and bank correspondence.
  • Monitored branch performance, sales programs, and business development targets.
  • Strengthened relationships with institutional clients and financial partners.
  • Conducted surprise branch inspections and performance reviews.
  • Managed liquidity positions and counterparty credit limits to ensure financial stability.

Head of Dealing Desk

NBP Exchange Company
Karachi
2014.07 - 2015.01
  • Managed overall dealing desk operations, profitability, and trading strategies.
  • Executed foreign currency transactions with banks and exchange companies.
  • Supervised FX exposure monitoring and daily risk reporting to the CEO.
  • Prepared export shipment documentation and foreign currency statements.
  • Oversaw currency market risk analysis and trading decisions.
  • Coordinated with banks, exchange companies, and treasury departments.

Manager – Dealing Desk

HBL Currency Exchange
Karachi
2009.12 - 2014.06
  • Supported treasury management in executing FX trading and wholesale currency deals.
  • Prepared daily rate sheets, financial reports, and treasury documentation.
  • Managed foreign currency transactions with exchange companies and banks.
  • Generated deal confirmations, vouchers, and financial correspondence.
  • Monitored credit exposure limits and liquidity positions.

Branch Manager

Pakistan Currency Exchange
Karachi & Islamabad
2004.06 - 2009.09
  • Managed overall branch operations, profitability, and compliance.
  • Supervised foreign currency transactions, remittance services, and customer dealings.
  • Handled Western Union transfers, SWIFT transfers, and foreign demand drafts.
  • Maintained vault operations, cash handling, and secure currency transport.
  • Ensured compliance with SBP regulations, AML, and KYC requirements.
  • Conducted internal audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Accounting

Preston University
Karachi

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) -

Allama Iqbal Open University

Intermediate (F.Sc – Pre-Engineering) - undefined

N.J.V Government Higher Secondary School

Matriculation (Science) -

Sindh Madrasa Tul Islam School

Skills

  • Wholesale banknotes trading
  • Foreign exchange trading
  • Treasury and liquidity management
  • FX derivatives and risk management
  • Market analysis and forecasting
  • Import and export operations
  • Client relationship management
  • Financial market strategy
  • Technical trading strategies
  • Business development and strategy
  • Regulatory compliance (KYC/AML/ECDD)
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

LANGUAGES

English
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Work availability

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Timeline

Manager- Dealer I Wholesale Banknotes & FX Dealing

Index Exchange LLC (Formerly Habib Exchange LLC)
2017.12 - 2026.03

Business Manager & Manager – Dealing Desk

HBL Currency Exchange
2015.06 - 2017.12

Head of Dealing Desk

NBP Exchange Company
2014.07 - 2015.01

Manager – Dealing Desk

HBL Currency Exchange
2009.12 - 2014.06

Branch Manager

Pakistan Currency Exchange
2004.06 - 2009.09

Intermediate (F.Sc – Pre-Engineering) - undefined

N.J.V Government Higher Secondary School

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Accounting

Preston University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) -

Allama Iqbal Open University

Matriculation (Science) -

Sindh Madrasa Tul Islam School
Mubashar IqbalManager - Dealer