Saif Hakim

Saif Hakim is an experienced banking professional currently serving as Vice President and Director of Financing and Strategic Development for the Islamic Banking Division at Stearns Bank N.A., where efforts focus on promoting Islamic banking to underserved Muslim communities. Previously, Saif held multiple senior roles at Craft3, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution, contributing to community lending and strategic planning. Other notable positions include Business Development Manager at Intrust Funding, LLC, Co-Founder of Tack, and various leadership roles in established banks such as Capital Resource Group, Foundation Bank, and Sterling Savings Bank. Saif’s career reflects a strong commitment to community development and Islamic financing, supported by an educational background with an Associate of Arts degree from Bellevue College.