Key skills and expertise

With 23 years of experience in financial services, the expert has demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and trade finance. They have successfully led the restructuring of financial institutions departments, transforming them into profit centers. Background includes positions at Jordan Commercial Bank, Investbank, and Arab Bank, where they managed key relationships and enhanced operational efficiency. Responsibilities have included building partnerships with global institutions and implementing risk management guidelines, contributing to the growth and market share of their organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has extensive professional experience in the financial services and audit sectors, focusing on financial institutions. Previously held roles such as Head of Financial Institutions Group and Manager of Financial Institutions, responsible for restructuring departments and enhancing operational efficiency. Their cross-cutting expertise includes risk management, trade finance, and relationship management, with a geographic focus on the Middle East, particularly Jordan and surrounding regions.

They have significant geographic experience in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan, where they have held various leadership roles in the banking sector. Worked across diverse projects involving correspondent banking and trade finance transactions across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, and Turkey. This extensive regional involvement has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Arabic speaker and possesses an excellent command of English, demonstrating full professional proficiency. This language competence supports their ability to work effectively in diverse and multilingual environments, facilitating communication and collaboration across international teams and projects.

Bringing a strong educational background, the expert holds a Master of Arts in Banking and Finance from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom, completed in 2000. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Jordan, completed in 1998. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in financial and economic principles.