FinTech Magazine July 2024 | Page 212

NBP

“ While tools and technologies in IT are fundamental , the real power lies in the people who design , implement , manage and innovate ”

AMIN MANJI CTO / GROUP CHIEF , INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP , NBP
in short turnaround times represents an exciting proposition for Amin .
“ A sophisticated tech ecosystem , training , development and growth opportunities , and an incredibly smart cohort of team members to boot , make this industry an enjoyable place for me and I have been fortunate to have discovered it early in my career ,” he continues .
“ I also enjoy engaging frequently and regularly with business group heads to understand their challenges , competitive imperatives , product roadmaps and evolving strategies to propose and shape solutions through a technology lens .”
Evolving as CTO alongside NBP NBP has evolved significantly since Amin first joined the organisation . Founded in 1949 under the National Bank of Pakistan Ordinance , NBP has since established itself as ‘ The Nation ’ s Bank ’.
Today , NBP functions as a conduit for treasury transactions on behalf of the Government of Pakistan , and – as an agent of the State Bank of Pakistan – NBP has a significant in-person presence , with 1,500 domestic branches , 18 branches overseas and over 1,400 ATMs across the country . Its segment presence runs across corporate , investment , commercial , retail , treasury , capital markets , agri , inclusive development and retail and digital banking in conventional and Islamic Banking .
Now a technology-first institution , NBP has evolved significantly in the time Amin has been there and he has grown along with it .
“ Since I joined the bank , the IT team has restructured and reorganised to align with our mission and to reflect the complexity and specialisation of our activities ,” Amin says .
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