Finance Expert

Kazi Kareena Arif

Lecturer in Finance, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM)

Research-focused finance professional working at the intersection of empirical analysis, financial economics and policy research.

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Kazi Kareena Arif
About me

Turning complex data into decisions that hold up

Research-focused finance professional with strong training in empirical analysis, financial economics, and policy research. Experienced in designing and executing quantitative and qualitative research to generate actionable insights for financial policy, ESG frameworks, and sustainable and inclusive investment strategies.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into rigorous, decision-relevant outputs for academic, government, and development stakeholders.

  • Financial Analysis

    Clear insights that support smarter business decisions.

  • Investment Analysis

    Finding opportunities that maximize returns with confidence.

  • Portfolio Management

    Growing and protecting assets through balanced strategies.

  • Training

    Practical finance training that builds confident analytical skills.

Timeline

Experience & Education

Experience

  1. Lecturer in Finance, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM).

    Jul 2026 – Present

    Training banking professionals and teaching classes in the Masters program.

  2. Research Analyst, Change Initiative.

    Jun 2025 – Jul 2026

    Conducting political economy analysis and stakeholder consultations to deliver evidence-based ESG and biodiversity finance insights and actionable policy recommendations effectively.

  3. Teaching Assistant, University of Saskatchewan.

    Jan 2023 – Jun 2024

    Delivered engaging tutorial sessions on MS Excel and Bloomberg Terminal, enhancing students' digital financial literacy and analytical capabilities.

  4. Equity Analyst, University of Saskatchewan.

    Sep 2021 – Apr 2022

    Managed a $4.3 million portfolio trust, outperforming the market index by 3.4 percent.

  5. Operations Executive, BS Group.

    Mar 2021 – Jul 2021

    Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cost optimization strategies, leading to a 10% increase in profit margins.

  6. Customer Service Intern, IDLC Finance Limited.

    Jan 2020 – May 2020

    Engaged with clients through multi-channel communication, addressing inquiries and resolving issues with a focus on exceptional client service.

Education

  1. University of Saskatchewan

    2021 — 2024

    Master of Science in Finance. Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Stock Valuation, Risk Management, Investment Analysis, Corporate Governance, Treasury Management, Forecasting.

  2. Bangladesh University of Professionals

    2016 — 2019

    BBA in Finance and Banking. CGPA: 3.85/4.00

  3. Holy Cross College

    2013 — 2015

    Field of Study: Business. GPA: 5.00/5.00

Testimonials

What colleagues say

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I worked with Kareena for a little over two years while she served as my teaching assistant. During that time, she played a key role in helping manage exams for large undergraduate classes and consistently demonstrated reliability and diligence. I could always count on her to complete tasks thoroughly and on time, and she was willing to go the extra mile whenever needed. Kareena worked very well as part of a team with other TAs and contributed positively to a collaborative and professional teaching environment. She would be an asset in any academic or educational role.

Claudia Wendrich

Claudia Wendrich

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Working with Kareena at Change Initiative has been incredibly rewarding. She is empathetic, thoughtful, and always willing to guide others through complex problems with patience and clarity. Her strategic mindset consistently strengthens our projects and helps the team see opportunities we would have missed. I have learned a great deal from her, not only about the work itself, but about how to lead with kindness and purpose.

Zainab Khan Roza

Zainab Khan Roza

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Having Kazi by our side has been truly reassuring. He brings calm, clarity, and deep analytical thinking to every financial decision, and his balanced judgment helped us feel confident even when the markets were uncertain. What sets him apart is that he genuinely listens, understands our goals, and guides us with integrity and patience. We trust his leadership and his vision for our long-term financial growth.

Faisul Alam

Faisul Alam

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Open to research collaboration, teaching engagements and conversations on finance, ESG and sustainable investment.