Muhammad Zarif Mohd Khalid

Experience

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  KHAZANAH NASIONAL BERHAD

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Trainee

  Graduate Employability Management Scheme (GEMS) was a two and a half months program organized by Khazanah Nasional Berhad. It was organized to enhance graduate employability and to equip fresh graduates with skills required by the industries.• Completed formal training programs such as business English, customer service, professional grooming, presentation skills, project planning and leadership.• Participants were divided into a few groups to mimic real companies and I was elected the CEO of my company.• Within the allocated budget, my company successfully achieved the business objectives set. Show less

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  CIMB Investment Bank Berhad

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2015

  Established new accounts, provided stock quotes, and communicated relevant news to clients. Dealing and executed trades in Equities market for retail clients. Effectively solved trade problems while simultaneously supporting the overall operations such as settlement matters and client outstanding positions. Resolved problematic issues arising from technical glitches or unsatisfactory delivery of service. In 2014, my proposed project name “Project 360” was selected by the Project Management of CEO’s Office. The name was then used for the long-term business strategy project for the investment banking of CIMB Group across ASEAN region. In 2013, I was selected among the 30 participants across ASEAN to represent Gen Y in Asian Institute of Finance International Symposium. The conference was to discuss about the talent management in financial industry, provided a platform for Gen Y to learn about the business environment of the industry and to discuss the expectations of Gen Y employees and their employers. Show less

  • Senior Associate

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Executive Officer

    Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
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  Ascendsys Sdn Bhd

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Key Accounts Manager

  Ascendsys is an ICT company that specializes in managed ICT security solutions. Ascendsys provided cyber security protection to the whole of Malaysian Government.My roles:• Responsible for on-boarding of new clients. • Identified and grew business opportunities. • Developed a strong relationship with key accounts and clients. • Acted as the key interface between clients and all relevant stakeholders. • Ensured timely and successful delivery of solutions according to contractual obligations. Achievements:1. Successfully led the pursuit of new contracts and subsequent delivery of high profile undertakings with the Government of Malaysia. 2. Received CEO's Award from Ascendsys in June 2017 for the excellent Client Engagement.Project Experience: 1. 1Serve: Satu Kaunter Pelbagai Perkhidmatan Pelbagai AgensiClient: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) and Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) – February 2017 to August 2017.Duties: Project Manager for the implementation of 1Serve Desktop Integration or formally known as 1Serve: Satu Kaunter Pelbagai Perkhidmatan Pelbagai Agensi. An initiative by the Government to provide multiple services from JPA, JIM, JPN and JPJ to the Rakyat in one counter. 2. Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX)In October 2016, I represented Ascendsys at GITEX in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We achieved the set objectives of establishing international business footprint in managed ICT security services. The event was among the largest technology event in the world. 3. Malaysian Government Security Operation Centre (MyGSOC)Client: Unit Pemodenan Tadbiran dan Perancangan Pengurusan Malaysia (MAMPU), Jabatan Perdana Menteri (January 2016 to August 2017).Duties: Appointed as a management representative in managing the interface with external stakeholders for MyGSOC contract performance. Show less

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  Great Eastern Takaful Berhad

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Manager, Business Development

  Responsible for the takaful business growth in Melaka. Initiated business planning to achieve visitation and sales target.Changed to takaful industry to pursue my passion in business development, enhanced my skills on business turnaround and strategy.

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  AIA Malaysia

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  Life Planner

  Selected to participate in Nurture Premier Agent; an elite program by AIA. Conducted risk assessment, provided advice and arrangement on financial risk related to keyman, employee benefit, business continuity plan and individial needs. Achievement: 2018 AIA Rising Star QualifierParticipated in takaful industry as an agent was part of my strategic plan to taste the real action on the field and to have a deep understanding of the business for my future career. I experienced and improved myself on the core skills of the business such as presenting sales ideas (with my trade secret), handling rejection, closing cases, setting appointments and many more. My ambition is to be part of the key members of insurance or takaful company and bring the business to greater heights. Show less

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  Etiqa Insurance and Takaful

  Mar 2019 - May 2021

  Agency Development Manager, Melaka

  Responsibilities:Provided business fulfillment leadership to all agencies and agents in Melaka. Developed agency forces to achieve business objective set. Developed and compiled special modules to enhance business partners' skills. Planned and executed strategy with agency leaders to grow business.

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  AmMetLife

  May 2021 - Jul 2023

  Agency Development Manager, Southern

  Provided business fulfillment leadership to all Takaful agency forces in Southern region.Developed and executed strategy to mark an upward shift or improvement in risk management business related to financial.

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  AIA Malaysia

  Aug 2023 - now

  Agency Strategic Development (Southern Region)

  Responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability in the life insurance and takaful businesses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and adjust as needed.