Project Management Professional (PMP)

Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Certificate in Securities

International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulation (ICBRR)

MBA

BS in Banking and Finance

BS in Sports

High School Diploma

Project Manager (Risk Management)

 Head of Corporate Governance Implementation  EIB Project Manager  Oversees numerous duties related to planning, organizing, leading and controlling other high-level senior management projects.  Developed Corporate Governance Manual, EIB Manual and Recovery Plan  Planned, organized, led and controlled several high level projects within the bank with major European and World banks

Lecturer

HEAD OF MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

 Ensured the control measures used to mitigate market risk are in line with the risk management policies and procedures. Conducted the stress testing process related to market risk and reviewed audit reports related to market risk. Coordinated with internal and external auditors regarding any issues related to market risk. Approved market risk management policies and established minimum risk reporting criteria and guidelines.  Established clear guidelines and procedures for capital adequacy calculation process related to market risk. Arranged documentation and analysis for ALCO meetings, documented ALCO decisions. Participated in new products’ risk assessment and analysis.  Ensured capital adequacy of the Bank is as per Basel III requirements and reported any expected deviations to senior management. Directed the preparation of the ICAAP document and automated all related calculations using Excel modeling. Directed capital planning exercise based on Basel III guidelines. Determined, updated, and monitored market risk exposures and limits.

LECTURER

Course: Financial Risk Management (FRM).

LECTURER

Courses: Global Financial Management, Management.

HEAD OF CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

 Effectively communicated with line management and the senior management on portfolio issues. Executed proactive risk management of transactional and portfolio activities.  Identified and analyzed trends and concentrations that could affect the risk and performance of the portfolio. Approved credit risk management policies and established minimum risk reporting criteria and guidelines.  Successfully monitored the portfolio risk profile, concentrations, and economic/market/competitive data. Conducted capital adequacy analysis as per Basel II standards, and developed an automated excel model for capital adequacy calculation purposes.

DEPUTY HEAD OF BASEL II IMPLEMENTATION

 Actively participated and followed up with different areas of the Bank undergoing Basel II implementation and related restructuring. Piloted Quantitative Impact Studies (QIS) required by the Central Bank related to capital adequacy.  Coordinated with external consultants related to Basel II implementation. Accountable for overall Basel II implementation at the Bank. Led and ensured the implementation of Basel II at different levels in the bank.

HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONTROL SECTION

HEAD OF CORRESPONDENT BANKING UNIT

 Evaluated Customer Account Analysis Statements (CAA) from correspondent banks and conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations. Steered research and analysis to provide the management with recommendations for potential correspondents.  Analyzed and verified rightful implementation of terms and conditions, agreements, and offers with correspondent banks. Developed and maintained relationships with correspondent banks.

CORRESPONDENT BANKING OFFICER