Rana Nadeem, FCA, is a Partner at KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. with more than 20 years of experience in Audit, Assurance, and Advisory services. He currently leads Risk Consulting and Management Consulting in Karachi and serves as Head of Clients & Markets for KPMG Pakistan. In this capacity, he plays a central role in shaping client engagement strategies, strengthening long-term relationships, and aligning the firm’s global capabilities with the needs of the local market. His leadership has been instrumental in driving growth across industries and enhancing KPMG’s positioning as a trusted advisor to leading organizations in Pakistan.
As the Sector Lead for Financial Services, Rana has been deeply engaged with banks, DFIs, insurance companies, and FinTech, advising them on governance, risk management, compliance, and performance improvement. He has led reviews of credit, liquidity, and operational risk frameworks, undertaken Basel II and III gap analyses, and guided institutions in meeting regulatory requirements issued by the State Bank of Pakistan and SECP. He has also advised on digital payments and fintech adoption, helping clients design strategies to adapt to an evolving digital and regulatory landscape. His expertise in financial services combines deep technical knowledge with a forward-looking approach to transformation, enabling institutions to remain resilient and competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
Beyond financial services, Rana’s advisory portfolio reflects extensive experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, People & Change, and Digital Transformation. He has worked with leading corporates, government entities, and multinationals on designing internal controls, compliance structures, and risk management frameworks. His People & Change engagements include organizational redesign, workload management, executive search and selection, and the formulation of HR strategies and remuneration policies.
He has also supported clients in business process re-engineering and digital transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on workforce analytics, policy development, and change management. Known for his ability to combine technical depth with strategic insight, Rana has advised clients across commercial banks, DFIs, oil and gas, textiles, media, and public sector organizations, helping them strengthen governance, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
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Chartered Accountant
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MA in Economics
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Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan