Ms Qureshi's new role involves writing for the magazine's 'What's New' section, providing the latest information on financial services and products. She will also write the weekly e-update for Observer Money subscribers and contribute to the High Life section, inspiring readers who want to enjoy their financial success.
After completing a degree in English literature and French at the University of Warwick, she joined Legalease Publishing in September 2004 working on Lex magazine, The Legal 500 and In-House Lawyer magazine.
During a nine-week internship at the Observer she contributed to Observer Money, Observer Food Monthly and the Observer Magazine, and was then offered a staff writer position at Observer Money.
"I guess the fact that I moved to this position from the internship is a pretty exciting achievement," she told journalism.co.uk.
"Now the biggest challenge will be injecting my own personal touch into the magazine."
Her advice to would-be journalists is passed on from one of her previous editors: "Watch and learn from those around you who’ve been in the game for longer than you have and know how it works.
"Mix pushiness with humility and enthusiasm: when you're starting out, don't imply that you know more than other people, don't suggest that anything's beneath you and don't flounce out."
Finance reporter - property
