Dr. Muddassar Malik
Co-Founder & Member | Consultant in Pocket LLC
Introduction
Dr. Muddassar Malik is a top researcher and expert in risk governance in OECD banks with over 15 years of international academic and industry experience across Asia, Europe, the US, and Australia. As Founder of Number Your Risk and Co-Founder of Consultant in Pocket LLC among others, he bridges rigorous research with practical solutions, empowering professionals and institutions to strengthen risk governance, enhance resilience, and achieve strategic outcomes. Dr. Malik's work has been published in notable international journals.
His doctoral research on risk governance, performance, risk, and financial regulation underpins his consulting expertise, helping clients navigate complex compliance landscapes and design evidence-based strategies for sustainable performance and organizational accountability.
Academic Pathway
Dr. Malik’s academic qualifications combine economics, finance, and corporate governance, reflecting a research-driven approach to strategic consulting.
PhD in Economics and Finance – Cracow University of Economics, Poland
Thesis: Risk governance and performance of OECD banks
MSc in Finance (Corporate Governance) – University of Cyprus, Cyprus
MA in International Business Administration & Foreign Trade – Hochschule Worms, Germany
BA in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) – Frederick University, Cyprus
He has served as a Visiting Researcher and Fellow at leading global universities, including George Washington University (USA), Queensland University of Technology (Australia), Copenhagen Business School (Denmark), Maastricht University (Netherlands), and Carlos III University (Spain).
Professional Expertise
Dr. Malik integrates academic rigor with practical advisory insight across:
Governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
Financial regulation and policy design
Strategic risk and resilience planning
Research and academic-industry collaboration
Leadership and professional mentoring
Leadership Role at Consultant in Pocket LLC
As Co-Founder & Member, Dr. Malik leads strategic governance and research consulting, focusing on:
Governance and compliance strategy for public and private institutions
Financial risk management and regulatory readiness
Research-led consulting for universities and think tanks
International collaborations and capacity-building programs
Services Provided by Dr. Malik
1. Governance & Regulatory Solutions
Governance frameworks and risk committees
Regulatory and compliance alignment
Board training and policy development
Institutional performance reviews
2. Financial Risk & Strategy Advisory
Risk governance for financial institutions
Performance and sustainability analysis
Enterprise risk management (ERM) systems
Data-driven decision and resilience planning
3. Research & Academic Consulting
Academic writing, supervision, and editing support
Research collaborations and grant partnerships
Workshop facilitation and academic training
Policy analysis and sectoral research projects
4. Strategic Leadership & Capacity Building
Executive and faculty mentoring
Interdisciplinary governance workshops
Cross-sector partnership development
Career Highlights
Visiting Fellow – Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Visiting Research Scholar – George Washington University (USA)
Published Author – Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance
Conference Presenter – World Finance & Banking Symposium (Miami, Riga, Budapest)
Erasmus+ Scholar – University of Bologna (Italy)
Vision & Approach
Dr. Malik’s work bridges academia, policy, and industry to create governance models that are both resilient and forward-looking. His consulting philosophy centers on integrity, adaptability, and evidence-based practice, ensuring clients achieve strategic clarity and long-term sustainability.
Contact
🌐 www.consultantinpocket.com
📧 info@consultantinpocket.com
📞 (757) 761-7669