Dania Hasan
@daniahasan1
MS Islamic Banking & Finance graduate with practical Islamic finance and research expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an MS Islamic Banking & Finance graduate from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, with strong academic performance and focused research in Sukuk, Islamic benchmarks, and Islamic financial institutions.
I have practical experience supporting finance operations as an Executive Assistant in IBA’s Finance Department and internship exposure in investment banking at JS Bank’s IBG, complemented by voluntary and student-facilitator roles.
My research and publications include an article on Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company Sukuk and ongoing empirical work on the impact of Sukuk on firm profitability in Pakistan’s non-financial sector.
I bring a blend of academic rigor, hands-on finance support experience, scholarship-recognized performance, and active participation in finance conferences and program design, focused on contributing to Islamic finance research and operational roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Institute of Business Administration
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Supported IBA Finance Department operations, coordinating administrative tasks and improving departmental workflow during Jan 2022–Apr 2022.
Student Facilitator
Beaconhouse School System
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Served as a student facilitator, assisting classroom activities and supporting student development from Aug 2018 to May 2019.
Volunteer Worker
Human4Human Welfare Trust
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 (2 months)
Provided voluntary support to welfare initiatives and program activities over a 6-week period in Jul–Sep 2012.
Investment Banking Intern
JS Bank
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 (1 month)
Completed a 6-week internship with the Investment Banking Group, supporting financial analysis and deal documentation in June–July 2012.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Master of Science, Islamic Banking & Finance
2020 - 2022
Grade: 3.82
Activities and societies: Research projects on sukuk impact, IIBOR, Musharaka-based sukuk; recipient of merit-based scholarship from Faysal Bank-Islami
Completed MS in Islamic Banking & Finance with a focus on sukuk, Islamic financial instruments, and Islamic banking operations.
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2010 - 2013
Grade: 3.60 (89%)
Activities and societies: Dean's list; student facilitator roles and internships; involvement in IBA conferences and programs
Completed undergraduate business administration studies with coursework in finance and related elective courses; listed on the Dean's list.
Saint Patrick's High School, Karachi
A-levels, General Secondary Education (A-level)
2008 - 2009
Grade: 2 As, 1 B
Completed A-levels with high grades across subjects.
Saint Patrick's Girls' High School, Karachi
O-levels, General Secondary Education (O-level)
2006 - 2007
Grade: 6 As, 3 Bs
Completed O-levels with strong academic performance.
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