Obedur Rashid Bin Sakrat Kaderi
@obedurrashidbinsakra
Banking leader with 18+ years in remittance, FX, and international payments.
What I'm looking for
I am a banking professional with over 18 years of experience in remittance, foreign exchange, international payments and business development in Bangladesh.
I have led large-scale initiatives including the bKash–BRAC Bank remittance partnership, the launch of the Probashi Card (NRB Prepaid Card), and the El Dorado inter-bank money transfer project, driving revenue and expanding digital remittance channels.
In leadership roles I have owned P&L for foreign trade and remittance portfolios, managed NOSTRO and Bangladesh Bank clearing accounts, established correspondent bank relationships, and delivered process automation and compliance improvements that reduced errors and boosted throughput.
I combine hands-on operations, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with data-driven decision making, and hold certifications and continuing education in international factoring, data analytics, Python, and project management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Vice President
Global Islami Bank Limited
Jan 2014 - Present (12 years)
Held P&L ownership for foreign trade and remittance portfolios, optimized NOSTRO/liquidity and partnerships, and implemented automation and compliance processes that improved operational accuracy and transaction throughput.
Assistant Vice President
Global Islami Bank Limited
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Drove branch P&L growth from USD 2M to USD 25M in two years by expanding foreign trade, remittance and corporate relationships while improving operational efficiency and compliance.
First Assistant Vice President
Global Islami Bank Limited
Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)
Built correspondent relationships and internal FX controls, increasing FX transaction volume by ~25–30% and reducing compliance issues through guidelines and audit collaboration.
Department In-Charge: Remittance
South Bangla Agriculture & Commerce Bank Limited
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Established and managed remittance services, grew revenue by 15% and market share by 10%, and maintained 98% compliance through partner relationships and team development.
Senior Principal Officer
BRAC Bank Limited
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 (6 years)
Led Probashi Banking initiatives to grow remittance revenue by 25%, reduced transfer time by 30% via system enhancements, and expanded the remittance network by 50%.
Data Analyst
Socio Consult
Apr 2007 - Jul 2007 (3 months)
Conducted impact assessment using SPSS and STATA, interpreted findings to inform program improvements and deliver actionable recommendations to the NGO client.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coursera (Google)
Professional Specialization, Data Analytics / Project Management
2023 - 2026
Completed professional specializations in data analytics (2023) and project management (2026) through Coursera/Google.
DataCamp
Training Certificate, Data Analysis / Python
2017 - 2017
Completed training in Data Analysis and Python development to build technical proficiency in Python and data tools.
Factor Chain International
Foundation Course on International Factoring, Trade Finance
2017 - 2017
Completed the Foundation Course on International Factoring to gain expertise in international trade finance.
Dun & Bradstreet (training)
Training Certificate, Credit Risk Management
2014 - 2014
Completed training on credit risk management and emerging market economy in Malaysia.
BRAC University
Bachelor of Social Science, Economics
2003 - 2007
Grade: CGPA: 3.7/4.00
Activities and societies: Founded and served as General Secretary for the BRAC University Economics Club.
Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Economics, completed with a CGPA of 3.7/4.00.
Faujdarhat Cadet College
Higher Secondary Certificate, Humanities
2000 - 2002
Grade: First Division (10th position, Chittagong Board)
Activities and societies: Served as Joint General Secretary and Treasurer for the Old Faujian Association (Dhaka Chapter) 2014–2019.
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Humanities) with First Division and secured 10th position in the combined merit list.
Faujdarhat Cadet College
Secondary School Certificate, Humanities
1996 - 2000
Grade: First Division
Completed Secondary School Certificate (Humanities) with First Division.
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