Qays Sbaih

Qays Sbaih

Treasury Dealer

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  • About me

    MBA| MSc| ACI® | Implementation & Training Professional - Accounting Information ERP-Trade, NGOs and Government

  • Education

    • University of Glasgow

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science - MSc Financial Forecasting and Investment Merit

      Activities and Societies: • Executive Member, Adam Smith Economics Society • Developing your academic skills • Advancing English for Business Writing • MATLAB • Business Simulation • Bloomberg Market Concepts • Received 2018 Chevening Scholarship by Foreign and Commonwealth Office• Received ‘The Adam Smith Graduate Award’• Major Coursework: Financial market micro structure / Hedge fund risk management / Game Theory / Financial markets, securities and derivatives / Modelling and forecasting financial markets / Portfolio analysis and investment / IMF and World Bank• Dissertation: the predictability of technical analysis in foreign exchange market using forward return approach

    • Birzeit University

      2014 - 2017
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Finance and Investments 89%

      • Major Coursework: Strategic Management / Marketing Management / Managerial Economics / International Financial Management / Investment Management / Financial Statement Analysis• Research Work: Forex trading psychology / Risk management for SMEs in Palestine• Award: Best banking research award

    • Birzeit University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Accounting - BA

      • Dissertation: Cost accounting for private hospitals in Palestine• Major Coursework: Management Accounting / Financial Reporting / Corporate Finance / Taxation / Business Law / Accounting for NGOs / Auditing / Accounting Information Systems

  • Experience

    • Cairo Amman Bank

      Sept 2013 - Nov 2013
      Treasury Dealer

      Responsible to help the treasury management of the bank to manage the financial and the cash position throughout the execution of currency exchange (spot) deals with either individual customers or bank-to-bank customers. Part of my duties was to invest and manage the bank's assets- liability exposure in short terms deposits called money market (MM) using telephone and Thomson Reuters dealing system. At the end of the day, I was responsible to calculate the net value of the bank financial position and calculating the P/L resulted from currency trading spread. Show less

    • الوطني | TNB

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2018
      Senior Treasury and FX Dealer

      Responsible for leading the entire treasury dealing room operations including FX transactions, cash and liquidity management and money market transactions. • Led a team of five treasury dealers, guiding and advising on daily functions including spread, customers responding, market direction, and transaction recording• Prepared periodic reports on the bank’s and client’s exposure• Member of assets-liability committee (ALCO) and hedging managementMajor accomplishments• Part of the team that won CPI Financial/The Banker Middle East’s Best Treasury Management award for 2014• Participated in the implementation of Temenos T24 Banking ERP System• Developed a risk monitoring system to track client exposure and bank’s position using VBA and Reuters• Prepared training module for new inductions to treasury department• Generated over 2% FX trading earning on holding positions for the year 2017 Show less

    • Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA)

      Feb 2018 - Sept 2018
      Senior Treasury Dealer

      Primarily responsible for cash and liquidity management, FX trading, active bond management and leading the front office operations. • Monitored and reported for bond portfolio managed by the World Bank (RAMP)• Prepared regular reports and proposed hedge tools against diverse reserve investments• Led the front office team in daily operationsMajor accomplishments• Worked on research studies on ‘issuance of Palestinian currency and reserve’ and ‘investment policy’• Developed internal blotter systems and calculators (money market calculators) and (Swap calculators) using Excel VBA Show less

    • Chevening Awards

      Sept 2018 - Oct 2019
      Chevening Award
    • ActivTrades

      Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
      Account Representative

      Account representative responsible for the Arabic desk management client retention and marketing strategies for selling and delivering CFDs and a variety of tradable products. using Salesforce and other software along with my communication skills I was able to increase the effective relationships with clients (both English and Arabic).I took the lead in Arabic translation for ActivTrades website and newsletter into Arabic.I used mt technical and fundamental skills to provide a market insight through webinars to my clients as well as educate them about CFDs,. how to use platforms and trading risk management. Show less

    • Pragma

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
      Foreign Exchange Management and Operations Specialist for USAID-DFID Middle Economic Growth (MEG)

      Providing expert assistance designed to facilitate the efficient and transparent tracking and allocation of FX resources by the CBY for reserve management and FX liquidity maintenance purposes,• Designing analytical frameworks and policy/procedural reforms,• Designing and implementing standard protocols and settlement procedures for FX transactions,• Developing better practice-focused FX management and operational compliance monitoring processes, and business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Show less

    • Birzeit University

      Sept 2020 - Feb 2021
      Lecturer In Finance

      finance and investment lecturer at Birzeit University. (Corporate Financial Analysis)

    • Bank of Jordan

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
      Assistant Treasury Manager

      Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange riskmitigation strategies;Observing and supervise the organization’s bank relationships and liquiditymanagement;Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies;Examining various frameworks and risks and reporting to senior management;Day-to-day cash and debt facilities management;Controlling foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments

    • Sarmadi trading

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2022
      Senior Accountant

      Senior accountant for toys trading company:ERB: BISAN accounting systemMain responsibilities:Record, track and account for daily transactions, sales, cash van, receipts, bank deposits, salespersons account balances against different expenses. Record, track and account for payroll, good counting, bank reconciliation, taxes.price, count and recognize goods and prepare costing and pricing models for items bought/ to be sold. Prepare the financial statements and reporting. Manage HR and Payroll. Show less

    • Freelance (Self employed)

      Sept 2022 - now
      Financial modelling and valuation analyst(feasibility)

      working as assistant project/business investment and planning with one of the top freelance investments and finance seniors. So far, I have gained experience in these following industries:Cartoon industries, and FIBER OPTICS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES, SaaS in conducting:1. Business and marketing research and planning2. Complex finance model.3. Detailed Excel-based robust financial model.4. Market insight and deep market research.5. Feasibility.

    • Bisan Systems Ltd.

      Sept 2023 - now
      Implementation & Training Professional

      I lead the integration of BISAN ERP solutions for trade companies, NGOs, and governments (FMIS). My role involves implementing the software, providing client-specific training, and solving accounting, financial, and managerial challenges. Key achievements include co-authoring user guides for HR, Payroll, Campaigns, NGOs, Production, and FMIS, and helping implement the BISAN FMIS system for the government of FIJ, covering budgeting, payroll, procurement, and public accounting.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ACI Dealing Certificate ( Certificate of Attendance )

      ACI Jordan - The Financial Markets Association
      Oct 2015
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    • Self-Management & Building Self-confidence (30-hours)

      Al-aman Social & Psychological Center, BZU
      Nov 2011
    • Training on Attraction with others (15 hours)

      Counselling Department, Student Affairs, BZU
      Oct 2010
    • Conflict-resolovation & public non violent acts (24-hours)

      Holly Land Trust.Org, Ramallah
      Jul 2008
    • ICDL computer (64-hours)

      Unversal Technical Institue (UTI), Ramallah
      Feb 2007
    • Stock Trading Simulation

      Palestine Stock Exchange PEX
      Jan 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • Enterpreneurship (20- Hours)

      Najad Zeeni IT center, BZU
      Jun 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Business Plan Writing (20-hours)

      Najad Zeeni IT center, BZU
      Apr 2012
    • Osool Program ( General Banking Operations)

      Arab Bank
      Nov 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Fundamentals of Active Management

      The World Bank
      May 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Qays Sbaih
      Chevening Scholarship Chevening FCO Sep 2018 Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop… Show more Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.https://www.chevening.org/ Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • First Aid, Soicial Works

      Issued by The Palestinian Medical Relief Society on Jan 2007
      The Palestinian Medical Relief SocietyAssociated with Qays Sbaih
    • Community Worker

      Issued by Birzeit University on Dec 2010
      Birzeit UniversityAssociated with Qays Sbaih