Shofiur Razzaque
About Shofiur Razzaque
Shofiur Razzaque serves as the Community Impact Integration Lead and Executive Director at Chase, focusing on promoting affordable housing and homeownership for minority communities. With extensive experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and a solid educational background in business and accounting, he has played a significant role in advancing racial equality initiatives.
Work at Chase
Shofiur Razzaque serves as the Community Impact Integration Lead and Executive Director at Chase, a position he has held since 2021 in New York, New York. In this role, he is responsible for implementing strategies that promote affordable housing and homeownership for minority communities across the United States. His work aligns with JPMorgan Chase's broader commitment to advancing racial equality, particularly through initiatives aimed at increasing homeownership among Black and Hispanic communities.
Previous Roles at JPMorgan Chase
Prior to his current role, Razzaque held several positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. He served as the Head of Brooklyn Solutions from 2019 to 2020 and as the Integration & Operations Manager from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles include being a KYC Utility Project Manager and Operations Manager, both at the Vice President level. He also worked as Chief of Staff for the Global Head of Due Diligence Operations from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Razzaque earned a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration, where he studied Management from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John's University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he attended the Consumer Bankers Association Executive Banking School from 2021 to 2023, further enhancing his expertise in banking and finance.
Career Background
Shofiur Razzaque began his career in banking at Citi, where he worked as a Personal Banker from 2006 to 2009. He then transitioned to Chase, where he held various roles including Personal Banker and Branch Manager. His experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, with a focus on operations and community impact initiatives.
Achievements in Community Impact
Razzaque has been instrumental in driving systematic changes to improve financial health and access to banking for underserved communities. He played a key role in JPMorgan Chase's $30 billion commitment to advance racial equality, focusing on increasing homeownership opportunities for minority communities. His leadership in community impact initiatives reflects a commitment to fostering economic equity.