Omar Shaikh

Founding member of Barq's pre-launch team, built the micro-lending business end to end, and led the cross-functional team that obtained the SAMA micro-lending license. Owns the lending product roadmap and strategy, defines product features, pricing, and digital-first customer journeys, and leads the technology team on product development.

Supported STC Bank's digital transformation from a payments platform into a digital bank. Led the launch plan for the bank's first lending product portfolio including micro-loans, BNPL, and SME loans, and finalized the lending solution design with technology vendors and consultants.

Launched Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) for mobile-wallet customers and led EasyCash, the flagship nano-loan product, introducing the bank's first credit scoring model. Integrated 4 platforms with a credit decision engine analyzing 900+ customer data points, managed the SBP RAAST program, and drove the Temenos T24 core banking migration.

Reported directly to the Head of Operations, designed workstreams for all divisions under Operations, and coordinated the closure of regulatory and internal audit findings. Assessed branch operational performance through on-site visits and helped update the bank's Branch Operations Manual.

Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Business Management and Economics.

Completed coursework in Biochemistry before transferring to a Business program.

Earned an IB Certificate, IGCSE, and High School Diploma.

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.