Advisory Board Bio – Karim Arja

Karim is a trusted leader in the banking and corporate finance sectors with over 30 years of expertise in management accounting, treasury operations, and long term and working capital financing.  Having served with industry-leading organizations such as Truist, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin where he held a top-secret security clearance, Karim has developed a reputation for strategic leadership, innovation, and commitment to community advancement. He holds an MBA and dual BS degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of South Florida as well as previous Certified Financial Planner and Certified Treasury Professional designations.

Currently a Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager at One Florida Bank in Orlando, Karim is focused on business development and client consultation working closely with family offices, real estate developers, and commercial clients to provide comprehensive financial solutions using his broad experience and long-term success in providing over $1Billion in lending solutions.  Previously, Karim has been instrumental in shaping company strategy and product offerings at two start up financial institutions, while also contributing project management skills for software implementations, marketing campaigns, and staff development.

Karim is deeply committed to community involvement and volunteerism. A resident of Winter Park with his wife and two children, Karim’s current and previous roles include Downtown Orlando Partnership Board, Orlando Tech Community Executive Committee, Community Evaluator the Victory Cup Initiative, the City of Winter Park Utility Advisory Board, Florida Citrus Sports member, Outback/Reliaquest Bowl Committee, University of South Florida Alumni Association fundraising/event committee, Leadership Orlando, Winter Park High School fundraising, and youth sports coach for football, soccer, and baseball.