Zain Abbas
About Zain Abbas
Zain Abbas is a Client Delivery Manager at Thought Machine, specializing in client implementations for cloud-native banking systems. He has a diverse background in finance and education, having worked at various institutions including Teach First, Citi, and Deloitte.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Zain Abbas serves as a Client Delivery Manager at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading client implementations, specifically focusing on migrating banks and Fintechs to the cloud-native core banking system known as Vault. His work involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Teach First
Before joining Thought Machine, Zain Abbas participated in the Leadership Development Programme at Teach First from 2015 to 2018. This three-year program took place in the London, England Metropolitan Area and provided him with valuable experience in leadership and educational development.
Educational Background
Zain Abbas has a diverse educational background. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2011 to 2015. He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society from 2015 to 2016. His earlier education includes attending Ibstock Place School in London from 2003 to 2011 and Tanglin Trust School in Singapore from 1996 to 2003.
Experience in Financial Services
Zain Abbas has accumulated experience in the financial services sector through various roles. He worked as a Summer Analyst at Citi in 2014 and at Deloitte UK in 2016. Additionally, he served as an Implementation Manager at IFX Payments from 2018 to 2020, where he gained expertise in virtual banking, payments, and foreign exchange (FX) sectors.