Offa boosts bridging sales team with two business development hires

Sharia-compliant property finance fintech, Offa, has expanded its bridging finance team with two new hires.

Tahir Ahmad joins Offa as business development manager, covering the Midlands and North regions. He brings 20 years of industry experience, having worked for UBL UK, Habib Bank Zurich, Cynergy Bank, Punjab National International Bank, and Whitehall Capital.

Hasan Ilyas joins as business development support officer, having previously worked in Paragon's buy-to-let team for three years, liaising with BDMs and brokers on end-to-end cases.

In February, Offa launched its Home Purchase Plan, a Sharia-compliant alternative to a conventional residential mortgage, with offers being made within an hour depending upon credit rating and risk criteria.

Prior to that, in July 2025, Offa launched a bridge-to-let finance service, combining its bridging product with its paperless buy-to-let offering. 

Tahir Ahmad said: “What drew me to Offa was its unique combination of ethical, Sharia-compliant finance and a genuinely entrepreneurial approach to the market.

“Offa’s ability to structure practical solutions across bridging and buy-to-let aligns perfectly with my own experience and values. In my new role I will be focused on leveraging my network and market insight to strengthen broker relationships, originate high-quality business, and support clients in achieving their investment ambitions while contributing to the company’s continued growth."

Hasan Ilyas commented: “What really drew me to Offa was the chance to work somewhere where my professional life and personal values are in total sync. I’m excited to grow alongside a firm that’s proving you don’t have to compromise your beliefs to be a leader in the financial world.

“I see business support as the engine room of the office. By streamlining our internal processes, I want to create the space we need to scale and reach more people.”

Naseer Ahmed, managing director of bridging and development finance at Offa, added: “Hasan’s appointment strengthens Offa’s origination support capability as the business continues to scale, and he will play a key role in maintaining the high service standards our brokers and customers expect, ensuring efficient progression from enquiry to completion.

“Tahir brings extensive experience across both commercial and bridging finance together with a strong track record of building effective broker relationships. With his dedicated coverage across the Midlands and North regions he will play a key role in expanding Offa’s bridging presence and deepening relationships with strategic introducers.”