Zafar Ali

Zafar Ali is an accomplished professional in Global Investment Operations at BlackRock, holding the position of Vice President and Team Lead since March 2011, where notable achievements include leading process improvement and automation projects, as well as standardizing end-to-end processes to enhance efficiency. As a Senior Analyst in the Portfolio Services Group, Zafar successfully represented Cash Operations in various forums, coordinated Internal partners for CIM implementation, and ensured requirements were met during iShares onboarding projects. Prior experience as a Listed Derivative Analyst at Morgan Stanley involved developing systematic approaches to client allocations and resolving stock breaks. Zafar holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Strathclyde, an MBA in Finance from the University of Peshawar, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the same institution, along with an Investment Operation Certificate from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.