Maira Asif

As a FinTech enthusiast with a passion for innovation, I have carved a career that combines my expertise in financial technology, product management, and team leadership. My educational journey has been a testament to my dedication, with a Chevening Scholarship-funded MS in Financial Technology (FinTech) from the University of Exeter (England, UK).

My achievements include being a proud recipient of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, securing £200 as Runner-up in a Hackathon for developing a Blockchain-based escrow & energy trading platform. I am also a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner from Tufts University (USA) & Digital Frontier Institute (South Africa) as a Founder Scholar and have secured five fully-funded UK scholarships worth a total of £185,000 (around 66 Million PKR).

Currently, I am working as a Product Manager at BaadMay (Buy Now Pay Later - BNPL). Moreover, I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing organizations, including Pakistan's first e-commerce payment solution, NIFT ePay, and intern at the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Oraan, a women-led FinTech startup. With over 2 years of experience in FinTech, I am excited to continue learning and growing in this field.

I believe FinTech has the power to change lives, and I am committed to making a positive impact.

Last but not the least, when I'm not working, you can find me planning my next travel adventure! I love exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying local foods.