I am an applied economist with a focus on finance and public policy, specializing in labour, health, and education sectors. I excel in applied econometrics and large-scale data analysis using Stata and SMART PLS, and I have experience working with integrated administrative datasets similar to New Zealand’s IDI. My research traverses Islamic financial markets, economic health, and sustainable finance, including case studies of Islamic REITs, Fintech innovations, and climate finance. I have a strong track record of publications and presentations, and I am an educator and curriculum developer who designs courses, leads conferences, and collaborates with policymakers and industry partners.…

Marium Zehra

I am an applied economist with a focus on finance and public policy, specializing in labour, health, and education sectors. I excel in applied econometrics and large-scale data analysis using Stata and SMART PLS, and I have experience working with integrated administrative datasets similar to New Zealand’s IDI. My research traverses Islamic financial markets, economic health, and sustainable finance, including case studies of Islamic REITs, Fintech innovations, and climate finance. I have a strong track record of publications and presentations, and I am an educator and curriculum developer who designs courses, leads conferences, and collaborates with policymakers and industry partners.…

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I am an applied economist with a focus on finance and public policy, specializing in labour, health, and education sectors. I excel in applied econometrics and large-scale data analysis using Stata and SMART PLS, and I have experience working with integrated administrative datasets similar to New Zealand’s IDI.

My research traverses Islamic financial markets, economic health, and sustainable finance, including case studies of Islamic REITs, Fintech innovations, and climate finance. I have a strong track record of publications and presentations, and I am an educator and curriculum developer who designs courses, leads conferences, and collaborates with policymakers and industry partners.

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Skills

Experience Level

Microsoft Excel
Expert
Data Science
Expert
Data Visualization
Expert
Power BI
Expert
Python
Intermediate
R
Intermediate
SQL
Intermediate
Tableau
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Taught undergraduate courses in Finance, Corporate Finance, Islamic Banking & Finance, Economics, Organizational Behavior, Accounting, and Management Sciences. Developed and reviewed curriculum for finance and economics programs; organized international academic conferences and seminars; provided advisory services and moderated focused-group discussions on Islamic finance and economic policy topics. Integrated quantitative and empirical methods into coursework, guiding students in data analysis (using Stata, PLS-SEM and Excel) for research projects. Supervised final year projects for BS-Economics and Finance; undertook mixed-method product development research in the banking sector of Pakistan.
Research Fellow at Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF), Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Conducted empirical research on Islamic financial markets, focusing on Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (IREITs), Fintech innovations, and digital banking. Prepared case studies and publications on Shariah-compliant finance, including a detailed analysis of a rental REIT scheme. Applied econometric techniques (e.g., ARDL modeling) to study economic growth drivers. Participated in workshops on Fintech, Islamic capital markets, and climate finance, contributing to sustainable finance initiatives.
Senior Officer (Capital Markets & Fund Accounting) at Central Depository Company of Pakistan Ltd. (CDCPL), Karachi, Pakistan
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Managed accounting and NAV calculation for multiple mutual funds (debt, equity, and money market). Prepared comprehensive fund reports and financial statements on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cycles. Ensured regulatory compliance and streamlined capital markets operations. Supported external audits of mutual funds, ensuring accuracy of records and regulatory reporting. Leveraged large financial datasets and Excel-based models to improve fund management efficiency.
Senior Officer (Capital Markets & Fund Accounting) at Central Depository Company of Pakistan Ltd. (CDCPL)
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Managed accounting and NAV calculations for multiple mutual funds (debt, equity, and money market). Prepared comprehensive fund reports and financial statements on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis. Ensured compliance with financial regulations and streamlined capital markets operations. Supported external audits of mutual funds, ensuring accuracy of records and regulatory reporting. Leveraged large financial datasets and Excel-based models to improve fund management efficiency.

Education

MPhil, Applied Economics at University of Karachi (Pakistan)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
MBA, Finance at Institute of Business Management, Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BBA, Finance at Institute of Business Management, Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
MPhil, Applied Economics at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
MBA, Finance at Institute of Business Management, Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BBA, Finance at Institute of Business Management, Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Media & Entertainment
    Sustainable Economics

    The research project focussed on Islamic Social Finance instruments that bridged the Islamic Social Finance within Environmental, Social and Global practices