A Z M Fouz Ullah Chowdhury

A Z M Fouz Ullah Chowdhury

Officer, Liability Marketing, Consumer Banking

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  • About me

    Head of Digital Channels | Digital Banking | DFS | Digital Transformation | MFS | Strategic Partnership | Business Development | eWallet

  • Education

    • Digital Frontiers Institute

      2020 - 2020
      DFS Certification Course on Payment Digitizing Humanitarian Payment 82% Marks

      Certification Course on Digital Payment in association with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA

    • Digital Frontiers Institute

      2020 - 2020
      DFS Certification Course on Digital Identity 72% Marks

      DFS Certification Course on Digital onboarding and eKYC from the aspect of Identity verification & AML compliance in association with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA

    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2021 - 2023
      Executive MBA International Business, FinTech and Strategic Leadership

      100% Scholarship

    • Digital Frontiers Institute

      2021 -
      Digital Money (CIDM) Digital Money Regulation and Operation. 80% Marks

      DFS Certification Course on Digital Money in association with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA. The objective of this Course is to gain 360 degree understanding of Digital payment, Interoperability and Digital Money regulation and operation.

    • The Fletcher School at Tufts University

      2021 - 2024
      Certified Digital Finance Practitioner (CDFP) Digital Financial Service

      The main objective of this Certification Course is to gain a holistic understanding of Digital Financial Services in association with Digital Frontiers Institute.

    • Northern University Bangladesh

      2004 - 2005
      Master of Arts - MA English Language and Literature 3.25
    • American International University-Bangladesh

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Human Resources Management 3.91

      Activities and Societies: Member of HR club in AIUB

  • Experience

    • Standard Chartered Bank

      Aug 2005 - Mar 2006
      Officer, Liability Marketing, Consumer Banking

      • Drive to collect new fund and conduct proactive sales to acquire potential customers• Provide one-stop quality Services to ensure positive customer experiences

    • Grameenphone Ltd

      Mar 2006 - Mar 2015

      • Analyze & verify the ‘Service Delivery’ complaint and take action as per company process• Ensure proper Customer insight & complaint capturing from touch points and create awareness to enhance the accuracy of Complaint capturing• Professional Reporting, Sharing & creating awareness Service Level Agreement (SLA) signed up and maintain with stakeholders • Ensure to provide one-stop quality Customer Services to gain positive customer experiences• Meet individual KPI as well as Team KPI and take initiatives to motivate team members• Maintain interaction history, escalate and follow-up customer concerns and provide timely feedback to ensure positive experience and customer satisfaction • Ensure minimum down time of all systems and services and follow up with concern unit and give the feedback • Ensure all customer service agents’ necessary access of all the systems and maintain a system access database to control and review the user access half yearly.

      • Senior Executive (Complaint & Service Quality Analyst)

        Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
      • Officer, Team Leader- Contact Center Operation

        Dec 2008 - Dec 2010
      • Officer, Workforce Management (WFM), Contact Center

        Mar 2006 - Dec 2008
    • BKash Limited

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

      Lead the Operations team consisting of three operational segments with 3 direct and 39 indirect reportees:Key Areas:• Formulate strategy for the reduction Cost per Service/steps• Automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual activity• Managing service operation for Distribution Channel, Merchant and customers• Managing Service Quality in each steps of operations• Ensure one-stop quality Customer Service from Digital Service Platform (Facebook, Live Chat, Instagram etc.) in each interaction • Ensure to satisfy escalated complainant received from Complaint Cell as a head of ‘bKash Complaint Management Cell’ • Responsible for Process Development & Reengineering initiates to eliminate operational discomfort and to improve service efficiency • Risk Mitigation strategy formulation and implement to diminish operational risk in view to comply with service & process compliance• Comply with AML & CFT, Regulatory guideline and Market Compliance for compliant operations Show less

      • Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Unit Head, Operations

        May 2018 - Jun 2018
      • Operations Manager

        Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
      • Assistant Manager, Compliance & Complaint Management

        Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
    • ONE BANK PLC

      Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

      • Responsible for entire Mobile Banking (OK Wallet) Business Development and managing operations • Digital Banking Initiates: Electronic KYC (eKYC), Digital Loan, Smart EMI for cardholders, Internet Banking App (ONE App), WhatsApp Banking, Smart IVR and Chatboot based banking service, Unified Bangla QR, Code to Cash from ATM, IDTP (Interoperable Digital Transaction Platform), Auto EFT Debit and School Banking Solution (EMS)• Develop and execute Mobile Banking Business strategy, Budget and yearly objectives • Drive to offer unique and customized products and services for Mobile Banking customers by improvising Mobile Banking system & Apps to ensure exponential business growth• Enriching new service value propositions by feature enhancement for capturing emerging market • Comply with regulatory and internal compliance to ensure complaint growth of business and also maintain SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and AML & CFT compliance in every aspects of business operations including KYC, CDD, EDD • Maintain collaborative relationship with Central Bank specially with BRPD, PSD, FICSD and BFIU for strong synchronization with regulatory guidelines & regulations Show less

      • SAVP & Head of MFS & Digital Banking

        Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
      • FAVP & Head of MFS, Digital Banking

        Jun 2018 - Mar 2022
    • Meghna Bank PLC.

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2025
      Head of Digital Banking /DFS Division & VP

      As the member of the Digital transformation team of the bank, I manage a diverse portfolioencompassing Wallet Business Development, Internet Banking, Digital Payment Partnerships,Digital Banking Initiatives, Digital Eco-System Development, and leading innovative initiatives in financial product, service, and process development.In my current role, I am accountable for the holistic management of the bank's Digital Financial Services business. This involves the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital products and services, fostering collaboration across business operations, and achieving ambitious business growth targets.I am responsible for delivering a seamless digital experience to all customer segments, with a focus on advancing digital financial inclusion within the bank. And, I identify and capitalize on market trends, ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and cultivatepositive relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internalteams.Key Achievements:- Successfully launched MFS digital wallet of the Bank- 'MeghnaPay,' establishing its operational and technical infrastructure within a span of time while ensuring compliance.- Secured noteworthy digital payment and strategic partnerships with key industry players, including Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, A2i, Nagad, and Payment System operators such as SSL, AamarPay, Paystation, etc.- Initiated the implementation of a robust Internet Banking solution, catering to market demands and providing a digitally advanced and innovative value proposition to customers.- Lead the project management team to launch Remittance Management System (RMS), enabling real-time remittance disbursement, DMS, LOS etc. - Revamped the official website of the bank, enhancing its professionalism and user friendliness. Show less

    • Prime Bank

      Jan 2025 - now
      Senior Vice President & Head of Digital Channels
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Machine Learning From Basic to Advanced

      Udemy
      May 2023
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    • Certification in Digital Identity

      Digital Frontiers Institute
      Oct 2020
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    • Open Al's Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT3)

      Udemy
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Python for beginners - Learn all the basics of python

      Udemy
      May 2023
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    • Digital Transformation

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2023
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    • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) MasterClass in Python

      Udemy
      May 2023
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    • Digital Security Essentials

      A2i Programme
      Apr 2020
    • Instant and Inclusive Payments

      Digital Frontiers Institute
      Oct 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Certificate in Digital Money

      Digital Frontiers Institute
      May 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Blockchain Fundamentals

      Quantic School of Business and Technology
      Nov 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador

      Issued by Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) on Oct 2018
      Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA)Associated with A Z M Fouz Ullah Chowdhury
    • Co-ordinator in CSR of GP

      Issued by Grameenphone Ltd on Mar 2006
      Grameenphone LtdAssociated with A Z M Fouz Ullah Chowdhury