Ahmed Younis

Experience

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  Citibank Bahrain

  Jul 1997 - Jan 1998

  Graduate Trainee

  Training in various Global Consumer Banking Departments. Customer Service. Marketing. Quality Assurance.

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  BMB Investment Bank

  Mar 1998 - Nov 2003

  - Rising successfully from an initial position as Assistant Manager – Financial Control, to that ofManager – Accounts and finally Head of Customer Operations- Critical accountability in the role of Head of Customer Operations included the establishmentand ongoing management of the department in line with defined company objectives- Responsible for the efficient management of a large portfolio of clients, with personal accountability for $200m of investments and commitments- Driving standards within the department through the development of a client investments systemin addition to the automation of all annual management/performance fees and rebate.- Fully responsible for the professional preparation and presentation of the Annual Report andFinancial Statements for the Fund of Finds BMB Technology & Telecommunications Co. Show less - Retaining full managerial responsibility for all operations related to the bank’s mutual listedfunds, with a value of $30m- Managing key internal tasks including the valuation and analysis of all Treasury products andderivatives movements- Reporting directly to the CEO on a daily basis to provide key information on all funds excessesbeyond the defined limitations of the bank- Providing direct assistance to auditors to facilitate the monthly NAV audit of mutual funds- Responsible for the professional production of mutual funds financial statements, andthe development of NAV charts to facilitate trend monitoring- Further key tasks included the maintenance of the funds and unlisted investments portfolio andreview of all annual reports. Show less

  • Head of Customer Operations

    Mar 1998 - Nov 2003

  • Manager- Accounts

    Mar 1999 - Oct 2000

  • Assistant Manager - Financial Control

    Mar 1998 - Mar 1999
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  Central Bank of Bahrain

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Superintendent, Capital Markets Supervision

  - Applying advanced business acumen in the establishment of the Market Surveillance Unit withinthe area of Capital Markets Supervision- Retaining overall accountability for the analysis of all trading activity within the Bourse.- Acting as decision maker for the approval of deals exceeding the guidelines of the Central Bank- Managing critical projects including the comprehensive investigation of non-compliant cases andthe coordination of enforcement actions related to these cases- Providing a wealth of key information to facilitate business activities, through Bank Analysis, riskAssessment, performance review, financial analysis, Capital Adequacy and Compliance.Bank Analyst, Banking Supervision Directorate- Responsible for a portfolio of wholesale and retail banks in terms of supervision andanalysis – Financial and Qualitative.- Reporting of any deviations in Capital Adequacy and Risk measurements, as per thestipulated rules in CBB Rulebook.- Arranging for and attending periodical Prudential Meeting and ensuring regularity ofthe banks’ feedback with the supervisory guidelines. Show less

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  BBK ( Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait )

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  Manager & Head – Financial Institutions

  - Utilizing advanced skills of analysis in the risk assessment of bank and country lines to identify keyopportunities for the bank.- Credit Risk review for new relationships of Financial Institutions in terms of Trade facilities,Treasury lines, Investment lines and other credit facilities.- Periodical financial and credit review of existing and revolving relationships and facilities. Business acquisition and booking in the areas of local and international L/Cs, L/Gs and RiskParticipations from the major international players.- Maintaining escalated accountability for the development and management of FI relationshipswith major international banks and F.Is that include: AMEX, HSBC, JPMorgan, GIB, Lloyds, Barclays- Periodical economic review of countries of business interest in terms of political/financial analysis- Acting as a focal point of contact for bank officials and related professionals, communicating withthem to ensure the development of new business opportunities- In charge of identifying business opportunities in various geographies (GCC, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan,India, Morocco). The risk assessment of each country includes policy, statistics and economicprospects.- Successful in the development and implementation of improved internal processes, including thecreation of MIS reporting procedures to monitor performance- Further key accountabilities include the negotiation of fee sharing schemes and rebates and thedeployment and analysis of documentation credit transactions in Trade facilities. Show less

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  City Eagles Consultancy:

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Director

  - Providing technical and relationship advisory in identifying, approaching and communicating withpotential institutional clients.- Arranging, guiding and advising in planning, organization, management information and marketingsolutions.

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  Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Co.

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Business Associate

  Engaged in business development of the real estate activities of the company.

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  National Bank of Bahrain

  Jan 2019 - now

  Credit Review Officer – Commercial Banking Dept.

  - Initiating, reviewing and analyzing proposals for Bank Corporate clients, using extensive business acumenand analytical skills.- Engaging with Credit Risk in presenting proposals to various committees in the Bank.- In-charge of full operational, logistical and administrative factors of the 3-year Government’sLiquidity Support Fund (LSF), in addition to reporting.- In-charge of monthly preparation and presentation of the department’s performance to CEO andother Senior Mgt. Committee.- Writing of Internal Policy and monitoring of implementation for certain functions.- Coordinator of the department in BCP and BCM activities and testing. Show less