Manzar Zaidi
About Manzar Zaidi
Manzar Zaidi serves as the Head of Treasury Sales Specialists for Mena and Pakistan at Refinitiv, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial services, having previously worked in various roles at Citi, BNP Paribas, and Thomson Reuters.
Current Role at Refinitiv
Manzar Zaidi serves as the Head of Treasury Sales Specialists for the Menap region at Refinitiv. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for leading treasury sales initiatives and managing client relationships across the region.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Zaidi has worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. He was an Electronic Trading - Principal Specialist from 2017 to 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also served as Government and Fixed Income Sales for Mena and Pakistan from 2016 to 2017, contributing to the company's sales strategy in the region.
Career at Citi
Zaidi's career at Citi spanned several roles and locations. He was the Director of Apac Citifx from 2011 to 2013 in New York, New York, United States. Prior to that, he held positions including Vice President and Business Manager for Ebanking in the Ceemea region from 2003 to 2011, and Manager for Cititreasury from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Zaidi holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona, studying there from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and finance.
Background in Global Markets
Before his current role, Zaidi worked at BNP Paribas as Director of Mena Global Markets from 2014 to 2016 in Paris, Île-de-france, France. His experience in global markets has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial services across different regions.