Ismail was most recently self-employed at Roza Capital for around four years. Before that, she was an adviser at Boost Access to Finance for around a year.
Prior to that, she was a senior relationship manager at Habib Bank for around two years and has also worked at TSB, Al Rayan Bank and HSBC.
She will report to Sayful Rahman, senior BDM at Offa.
Offa has already doubled its headcount to 40 in the past year as the business “continues to expand its service offering, and plans to continue hiring”.
The firm recently launched a bridge-to-let finance service, combining its ultra-fast bridge product with its modern, paperless buy-to-let (BTL) deal.
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Offa has also bought Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Islamic portfolio as part of plans for growth, both organically and through acquisition.
Rahman said: “We are thrilled to welcome Firoza to the Offa team. Her passion for ethical finance and her alignment with Offa’s mission make her an exceptional addition to our business development efforts.
“We’re confident that Firoza’s strategic insight and drive will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth and expanding our impact.”
He added: “We are a rapidly expanding company and our new hires over the past 12 months are a reflection of our determination to ensure we deliver an innovative, exceptional and impactful product offering. Expect more hiring announcements in the near future.”
Ismail said: “I was drawn to Offa’s forward-thinking vision and commitment to meaningful financial solutions, which align with my religious and ethical values. I look forward to driving sustainable partnerships that support our customers, communities, and Offa’s continued growth.”
