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Seyed Mosayeb Alam

Seyed Mosayeb Alam

VP, Structured Credit & Portfolio Management
MSc · KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Stockholm
"Consistently demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Known for his calm and decisive approach during critical situations." — Ataur Rahim Chowdhury, Co-founder & CEO, ShopUp
$100M+ Portfolio Managed
7+ Investors · 5 Countries
100% Covenant Compliance
12 Products Launched

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Experience

VP, Head of Structured Credit & Portfolio Management
SILQ (formerly ShopUp)
2023-2025 · Dhaka → Stockholm
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  • Led structuring and negotiation of $100M+ multi-lender debt facility, managing relationships with 7+ international lenders across 5 countries
  • Oversaw $50M+ credit portfolio with 100% covenant compliance, conducting quarterly performance reviews and risk assessments
  • Directed M&A due diligence for 3 strategic acquisitions, leading financial, legal, and operational analysis
  • Built cross-border operations framework spanning Bangladesh, Singapore, and UAE, streamlining governance and compliance
  • Managed investor relations and ESG integration, producing quarterly reports and coordinating audits with Big 4 firms
  • Led crisis management during $15M liquidity event, restructuring debt and securing emergency financing within 60 days
Chief of Staff / Deputy Director, Founder's Office
ShopUp
2021-2023 · Dhaka
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  • Architected Green Light, ShopUp's proprietary credit scoring platform, processing 1000s of SME applications monthly
  • Launched 5 financial products including merchant credit, BNPL, and embedded insurance, contributing $10M+ annual revenue
  • Led strategic partnerships with 3 commercial banks, negotiating revenue-share agreements and co-branded products
  • Drove operational excellence initiatives reducing processing time by 40% and increasing NPS by 15 points
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 50+ across product, tech, operations, and compliance
  • Built centralized legal & recovery operations, recovering $2M+ in outstanding debt within first 6 months
Growth Product Manager, IoT & National App Store
Robi Axiata Limited
2015-2019 · Dhaka
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  • Launched Bangladesh's first IoT connectivity platform, onboarding 50+ enterprise clients within 12 months
  • Led product development for National App Store, achieving 500K+ downloads and 100K MAU
  • Managed $2M annual product budget, achieving 120% revenue target and 30% margin improvement
  • Recognized as Project Manager of the Year (PMI 2023) and top 0.01% performer at ShopUp

Case Studies

SILQ 2023-2025: $100M+ Multi-Lender Debt Facility
Structured Credit · Capital Markets · Cross-Border Operations

Problem

SILQ needed to scale operations across 3 countries while managing complex relationships with 7+ international lenders, each with different covenant structures, reporting requirements, and jurisdictional constraints.

Approach

Built unified portfolio management framework consolidating all debt instruments. Created standardized reporting templates for each lender. Implemented quarterly performance reviews and proactive covenant monitoring. Negotiated waivers and amendments during market volatility.

Outcome

Maintained 100% covenant compliance across all facilities. Successfully restructured $15M during liquidity crisis. Reduced reporting overhead by 40% through automation. Strengthened lender relationships enabling future fundraising rounds.

$100M+
Facility Size
7+
Lenders
100%
Compliance
5
Countries
ShopUp 2021-2023: Green Light - SME Credit Scoring Platform
Fintech Product · Credit Risk · Strategic Partnerships

Problem

Bangladesh's 7M+ SMEs lacked access to formal credit due to absence of credit bureau data and traditional underwriting infrastructure. Manual processing took weeks and resulted in high default rates.

Approach

Designed alternative credit scoring model using transactional data, mobile wallet history, and psychometric assessments. Built automated decisioning engine with rule-based + ML hybrid approach. Partnered with 3 banks for co-branded merchant credit products. Implemented real-time portfolio monitoring dashboard.

Outcome

Processed 1000s of applications monthly with 10x faster turnaround. Reduced NPL to <5% vs. industry avg of 8-12%. Launched 5 financial products contributing $10M+ annual revenue. Platform recognized by PMI as Project of the Year 2023.

PMI
Award Winner
1000s
Applications
10x
Faster
2023
Launch Year

Certifications

Finance & Investment

FMVA Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
CBCA Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst
FTIP Fintech Industry Professional
Yale Financial Markets Yale University
CESGA In Progress

Product & Agile

CSPO Certified Scrum Product Owner
CSM Certified Scrum Master
ISB Product Management Indian School of Business
PMP In Progress

Education

Current
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc Technology-Based Entrepreneurship · INDEK · 2025-2027
Islamic University of Technology
BSc Computer Science & Engineering · OIC · 2011-2015

Awards

PM of the Year
PMI 2023
Top 0.01%
ShopUp 2022
Nova Member
Sweden

Skills

Finance & Credit (8)
Structured Credit Debt Capital Markets Portfolio Management M&A Due Diligence Financial Modeling Credit Risk Valuation Covenant Compliance
Strategy & Operations (6)
Cross-border Operations Stakeholder Management Change Management Crisis Management Product Strategy Strategic Planning
ESG & Compliance (3)
ESG Integration Shariah Finance Regulatory Compliance
Technology (7)
IoT Platforms Fintech Products Python SQL Excel/VBA Data Analytics Power BI
Methodology (4)
Agile / Scrum Waterfall PRINCE2 Lean

Languages

Cognitive & Personality Profile

Verified assessments from Alva Labs, Enneagram, MBTI, and DISC

Alva Logic
9/10
93-98th percentile
MBTI
INTJ
97th pctl, "The Architect"
Enneagram
Type 8
98th pctl, "The Challenger"
DISC
C/s
"Clarity / Support"

Big Five

Openness 10/10 (100%)
Curiosity 10 · Aesthetic 7 · Change 10
Conscientiousness 10/10 (100%)
Goal-striving 9 · Carefulness 10 · Orderliness 7
Agreeableness 9/10 (90%)
Compassion 9 · Politeness 8 · Trust 6
Emotional Stability 7/10 (70%)
Optimism 8 · Stability 8 · Stress tolerance 5

How I Work

Autonomy & Outcomes
Thrives with clear objectives and freedom to determine methods. Prefers ownership over micromanagement.
Systems Thinking
Naturally connects dots across functions and domains. Sees patterns before they become obvious.
Decisive Under Pressure
Makes calls when others hesitate. Calm in crises. Acts fast with incomplete information.
Protective Leadership
Shields direct reports from organizational chaos. Advocates for their growth and psychological safety.

Core Strengths

Builds What Doesn't Exist
Openness 10
Executes to Completion
Conscientiousness 10
Processes Complexity Fast
Alva Logic 9/10
Leads Through Crises
Assertiveness 9
Bridges Technical & Commercial
BSc CS + VP
Grows People Around Him
Agreeableness 9
Strategic architect who executes - sees systems others miss, commits fully to goals, delivers under pressure.
Superpower: Connecting vision with executable strategy

Assessed 2024–2025

Publications

Books

Vivid Visions: Tales Woven from the Threads of Diverse Imaginations
Amazon Kindle · Nov 2024 · 4.75/5
30 psychological horror and speculative fiction stories exploring memory, identity, and the boundaries between reality and imagination.
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Vivid Visions, Book Two
Amazon Kindle · Nov 2024 · 4.50/5
Sequel continuing exploration of emotional undercurrents, personal choices, and haunting regrets through surreal narratives.
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Reading List

Currently Reading

The Alchemy of Finance George Soros
Venture Deals Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson
The Hard Thing About Hard Things Ben Horowitz

Recently Finished

Thinking, Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman
The Innovator's Dilemma Clayton Christensen
Principles Ray Dalio
Zero to One Peter Thiel
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