 In 1996 Faridz founded PT Dizamatra Powerindo, a private contractor that has been used by Pertamina.He has also been involved with property speculation, and was once member of the Young Entrepreneurs' Association

In 2004 Faridz became involved with the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama, becoming the Jakarta branch's treasurer by 2009.In 2009, Faridz was elected as a representative of Jakarta at the Regional Representative Council with a total of 200,000 votes, placing third overall.