Pouya Jafari is a seasoned professional in the finance and banking sector, currently serving as Product Manager for Supply Chain Finance at Bank of America since July 2024. Jafari has been the Chair of the ITFA Emerging Leaders since 2021, contributing to leadership development within the trade finance community. Prior roles include Vice President at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Associate at Channel Capital Advisors. Jafari began a career in finance at Wells Fargo as a Credit Analyst, following an Analyst position at AIG. Educational qualifications include a MA (Hons) in International Relations from The University of Edinburgh, complemented by various internships that provided foundational experience in international relations and finance.