ALHASSANE TRAORE
الحسن تراوري
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About
Research Associate specializing in Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, and Digital Islamic Finance, with an academic background in Economics and Islamic Finance and practical experience in Islamic microfinance operations. His research interests include financial inclusion, FinTech, financial analysis, Shariah-compliant finance, and economic development.
Work Experience
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2025 - 2026
Islamic Finance Research Associate
Usmani’s Financial Consultancy
Conducted research on Shariah-compliant financial instruments and advisory frameworks, analyzed financial data, and contributed to structured research reports. Supported the evaluation of financial products in line with Islamic principles, compiled research materials, summarized key findings, and collaborated with team members to ensure clarity and accuracy of research outputs.
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2023 - 2023
Intern – Microfinance Operations
Halal.sa – Islamic Microfinance Institution
Assisted with client account opening, daily transactions, credit applications, and financing requests. Gained practical experience in Islamic microfinance operations, credit analysis, and financial and operational reporting.
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2023 - 2023
Temporary Accounting Secretary
École Franco-Arabe Nour El Houda
Managed overtime payments and administrative documents, organized student lists and school records, and taught introductory economics courses to students.
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2025 - Present
Communications Officer
Association Malienne pour l’Émergence de la Finance Islamique (AMEFI)
Contribute to AMEFI’s institutional communication and outreach activities, including the preparation and dissemination of professional and media content, coordination of Islamic finance events and webinars, digital communication, and engagement with the Islamic finance community.
Education
- 2026 Master's - Economics and Business Administration - Economics and Islamic Banking Islamic University of Minnesota
- 2026 Master of Economics and Islamic Banking Islamic University of Minnesota
- 2023 Bachelor in Islamic Finance Zayed Institute of Economic and Legal Sciences, Bamako
Skills
- Islamic Finance
- Islamic Banking
- Takaful (Islamic Insurance)
- Islamic Microfinance
- Financial Reporting
- Knowledge of Development Economics Principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Tools
Languages
- Arabic Fluent
- French Fluent
- English Advanced
- Bambara Native
- Bahasa Indonesia Beginner
Certifications & Courses
- 2023 Al-Bay' (Sale): Its Jurisprudential Rulings and Contemporary Applications International Islamic Economics Club
- 2025 Fundamentals of Islamic Economics: A Comparative Perspective on Capitalism and Socialism International Islamic Economics Club
- 2025 Contracts in Islamic Finance International Islamic Economics Club
- 2025 Islamic Finance for International Trade International Islamic Economics Club
- 2025 Banking Services Islamic Economics Club
- 2025 Muzakarah on Islamic Digital Finance UNISIRAJ
