Usman Balogun is an executive Director and co-founder of Trust Arthur Group. Prior to taking his current role, he worked as Head of Mass Market (retail sales) and Ag. Head Non-Interest Banking at Keystone Bank Limited where he was responsible for setting up the Non-Interest Banking window for the Bank.

He has over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry covering products, retail, research and non -interest banking. He also works as the research officer at Finance Accreditation Agency Malaysia (under Central Bank Malaysia) between 2015 and 2017. His early banking career started with Stanbic IBTC Bank. He has published various articles in reputable journals covering Islamic Finance, Entrepreneurship, Accreditation and Business Management.

He has also attended and presented several papers in different conferences on Islamic finance and entrepreneurship. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Education in Chemistry from Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto and Post Graduate Diploma in Management from same institution. He obtained a Masters’ Degree in Management from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and a PhD in Economics and Muamalat Administration from University Sains Islam Malaysia.

13+ Years Experience

• Executive Director – Trust Arthur
• Ag. Head Non-Interest Banking – Keystone Bank