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Farah Amirah Binti Zulkifli

Master's student, Islamic Finance & Banking, UUM

  • First-Class Honours, UUM
  • Dean's List S1, S2, S6
  • Based in Kedah, open to Klang Valley roles

First-Class Honours in Islamic Finance & Banking from UUM, now pursuing a Master's in the same field. Strong in regulatory research, licensing, and Shariah-compliant finance. Seeking a finance or compliance analyst role in the Klang Valley.

WhatsApp+60145297072
LocationKedah, Malaysia
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About

A little about me

I graduated with First-Class Honours in Bachelor of Islamic Finance & Banking from UUM (CGPA 3.68, Dean's List S1, S2, S6) and am now pursuing a Master's at the same university. My experience includes licensing compliance at Solarvest Energy and client coordination at SGK Company. I am detail-oriented in Shariah-compliant finance and want to build a career in ethical financial services, ideally in the Klang Valley.

Education

Where I studied

  1. 2025 – present

    Master of Islamic Finance & Banking

    Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

  2. 2020 – 2024

    Bachelor of Islamic Finance & Banking (Hons)

    Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

    First-Class Honours, CGPA 3.68, Dean's List S1, S2, S6.

  3. 2019 – 2020

    Foundation of Management

    Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

    CGPA 3.5, MUET Band 3.

  4. 2017 – 2018

    SPM — 10A 1B

    Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah

    Outstanding SPM results award.

Experience

Where I've worked

  1. Licensing intern

    Solarvest Energy

    2024 – 2025

    • Researched regulatory requirements for renewable energy projects.
    • Prepared and submitted licensing documentation to government agencies.
    • Tracked compliance progress and updated internal records.

  2. Freelance Client Coordinator

    SGK Company

    2023 – 2024

    • Coordinated communications between clients and service teams.
    • Proofread and formatted reports for Shariah finance clients.

Projects

Work I'm proud of

  1. 01

    Final year project

    Assessment of Islamic Banking Products

    Analysed compliance and customer suitability for three major Islamic finance products at UUM.

    OutcomeScored A, presented to faculty panel
  2. 02

    Internship project

    Regulatory Compliance Tracker

    Built an Excel tool to monitor licensing deadlines and regulatory status for Solarvest Energy's projects.

    OutcomeAdopted by compliance team
  3. 03

    Freelance

    Presentation Design for Islamic Finance Symposium

    Designed and proofread presentation decks for a university symposium on Islamic banking trends.

    OutcomeUsed by 5 speakers

Gallery

More from my work

01© Ales Nesetril
02© Masjid MABA
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Skills

What I can do

  • Islamic finance product analysis

    Assessed compliance and suitability of deposit and financing products.

    Proficient

  • Regulatory research

    Researched licensing requirements for energy sector.

    Proficient

  • Report writing & proofreading

    Proofread and formatted reports for client submissions.

    Advanced

  • Presentation design

    Designed decks for finance symposiums and classes.

    Proficient

  • Excel modelling

    Built compliance tracking tools in Excel.

    Proficient

Languages

  • MSNative

    Bahasa Malaysia

  • ENProfessional

    English

Involvement

Outside the classroom

  • Peer mentor, Islamic Finance

    UUM Islamic Finance Society

    2022 – 2024

    • Conducted fortnightly group revision for 15 juniors.

  • SPM Award recipient

    Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah

    2018

    • Received school award for outstanding SPM results (10A 1B).

FAQ

Questions employers ask

01When are you available to start work?

I am available for full-time roles from September 2025, after completing my first semester of Master's at UUM. Remote or part-time arrangements can be discussed before that.

02Are you open to relocating to the Klang Valley?

Yes, I am open to roles in the Klang Valley and can relocate for the right opportunity.

03What areas of Islamic finance are you strongest in?

I am strongest in product assessment, regulatory compliance, report writing, and Shariah-compliant operations.

04Which languages do you use professionally?

I use Bahasa Malaysia and English in all work and presentations.

05How can I contact you for an interview?

Please WhatsApp or email me to set up a call or interview. I reply within one working day.

Contact

Open to opportunities. Let's talk.

First-Class Honours in Islamic Finance & Banking from UUM, now pursuing a Master's in the same field. Strong in regulatory research, licensing, and Shariah-compliant finance. Seeking a finance or compliance analyst role in the Klang Valley.

  • WhatsApp+60145297072
  • LocationKedah, Malaysia

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