Razaq Ahmed, Cfa
About Razaq Ahmed, Cfa
Razaq Ahmed is the CEO and co-founder of Cowrywise, a position he has held since 2017 in Lagos, Nigeria. He has a background in finance and economics, with experience at various organizations including Shell Petroleum Development Company and CFA Society Nigeria.
Work at Cowrywise
Razaq Ahmed serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Cowrywise, a financial technology company based in Lagos, Nigeria. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's mission of making personal finance accessible to all Nigerians. Under his leadership, Cowrywise has focused on providing investment solutions and financial education to its users, aiming to empower individuals to achieve their financial goals.
Previous Experience
Before co-founding Cowrywise, Razaq Ahmed held various positions in the finance and energy sectors. He worked at Shell Petroleum Development Company as a Gas Commercial professional for 10 months in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Business Economist at Shell from 2010 to 2012. His experience also includes roles as an Executive Director at Sart Partners from 2013 to 2017 and as a Research Analyst at Vetiva Capital Management Limited in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Razaq Ahmed has a strong educational background in finance and economics. He studied at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he earned a B.Sc in Economics from 2003 to 2007. He completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program at the CFA Institute from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained the Certified Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) between 2011 and 2012. In 2018, he furthered his knowledge by studying at Y Combinator.
Leadership Roles
Razaq Ahmed has held significant leadership roles in professional organizations. He served as the Chairman of the University Relations Committee at CFA Society Nigeria from 2016 to 2021. This role involved fostering relationships between the society and universities, promoting the CFA designation, and enhancing the education of finance students in Nigeria.