Offa, the British Islamic property finance fintech firm, has appointed two new staff for its bridging finance team.
Tahir Ahmad (pictured, left) joins as business development manager (BDM).
Ahmad has worked in property finance for 20 years at UBL UK, Habib Bank Zurich Plc, Cynergy Bank, Punjab National International Bank Ltd, and Whitehall Capital Ltd.
Hasan Ilyas (pictured, right) has joined as business development support officer, after three years at Paragon on their buy-to-let team.
Ahmad said: “What drew me to Offa was its unique combination of ethical, Sharia-compliant finance and a genuinely entrepreneurial approach to the market.
“Offa’s ability to structure practical solutions across bridging and buy-to-let aligns perfectly with my own experience and values.
“In my new role I will be focused on leveraging my network and market insight to strengthen broker relationships, originate high-quality business, and support clients in achieving their investment ambitions while contributing to the company’s continued growth.”
Ilyas said: “What really drew me to Offa was the chance to work somewhere where my professional life and personal values are in total sync.
“I’m excited to grow alongside a firm that’s proving you don’t have to compromise your beliefs to be a leader in the financial world.
“I see business support as the engine room of the office. By streamlining our internal processes, I want to create the space we need to scale and reach more people.”
Both Ahmad and Ilyas report to Naseer Ahmed, managing director of bridging & development finance.
Ahmed said: “Hasan’s appointment strengthens Offa’s origination support capability as the business continues to scale, and he will play a key role in maintaining the high service standards our brokers and customers expect, ensuring efficient progression from enquiry to completion.
“Tahir brings extensive experience across both commercial and bridging finance together with a strong track record of building effective broker relationships.
“With his dedicated coverage across the Midlands and North regions he will play a key role in expanding Offa’s bridging presence and deepening relationships with strategic introducers.”