Ali Al Omari

Experience

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  GFS INVESTMENTS, INC.

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Business Associate

  Commodities Trading (Futures & Options)• Built and maintained strong relations with HNWI and institutional clients while managing their accounts.•Advised clients on active portfolio management strategies and trained them on fundamental and technical analysis.• Led workshops and trained clients on our trading platform.

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  Emirates Capital

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2013

  Analyst

  Emirates Capital is a European merchant bank and corporate finance boutique headquartered in Dubai with focus on providing M&A and private equity advisory, private placements and public offerings of debt and equity for clients in the Middle East and Europe.• Assisting senior management in the whole transaction process up to negotiations and closure.• Preparation of pitch books, presentations, and investment memorandums. • Create financial models, projections, and valuations • Building and maintaining contact with PE funds and family offices in Europe and the Middle East in order to identify opportunities. Show less

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  Standard Chartered

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2022

  • Islamic Structuring: Led the end-to-end Islamic structuring for DCM, syndications, and structured finance transactions, ensuring seamless integration of Shariah principles into complex financial instruments• Leading the development of term sheets, pitch books, and detailed Islamic structuring frameworks • Drafting and reviewing transaction agreements and fatwas and securing approvals, • Developed Islamic Hedging Solutions: Structured a range of Islamic hedging products, from basic swaps to structured solutions and options.• Alignment with Commercial Objectives: Ensured that Islamic structures were accurately constructed, reviewed, and aligned with the commercial requirements of each transaction.• Legal and Shariah Coordination: Collaborated closely with external counsels to draft transaction documentation and agreements, while closely liaising with internal commercial, legal, and Shariah teams.• Shariah Board Engagement: Effectively presented transactions and Islamic structures to the Shariah Supervisory Board, securing necessary approvals.• Portfolio Management and Origination: Managed and identified growth opportunities from a portfolio of Islamic corporate clients across key non-presence countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and Turkey. Show less Structured Financing Solutions1. Preparing and drafting credit applications2. Analysis of the client’s current financials and creating projections to stress test the company3. Liaise with external counsels to draft facility agreements and documentation4. Manage the internal processes to ensure the conclusion of the transaction and disbursement5. Work closely with directors on transaction origination, with a focus on: - Pricing and return modeling; - Preparation of pitch books, term sheets, and information memoranda. - Assessing company’s eligibility for additional debt financing and potential security covenants Show less

  • Director, Corporate Finance - Islamic Origination

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Associate Director, Corporate Finance - Islamic Origination

    Aug 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Associate - Corporate Finance - Structured Financing

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  • International Graduate - Corporate Finance

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
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  CarLogik

  Aug 2022 - now

  Co-Founder & CEO

  Co-founded CarLogik.com, an online automotive marketplace simplifying car maintenance and repairs. Enabled car owners across the UAE to compare workshops by price, reviews, specialties, and locations, and book and pay for services online.• Secured $350K in pre-seed funding and drove AED 1.5M+ in sales within two years.• Led cross-functional teams from concept to launch of the MVP, overseeing research, UX design, prototyping, development and product launch.• Pioneered the introduction of standardized products like Body Painting, Paintless Dent Repair, and Car Care, becoming the first in the GCC to offer these products online, enhancing cross-sell opportunities.• Oversaw marketing initiatives that drove a 50% increase in new customers and 30% revenue growth in the final six months of operations.• Managed operations and streamlined processes, achieving a 90%+ customer satisfaction rate and a 40%+ monthly repeat customer rate.• Established strategic partnerships, with industry leaders such as Al Futtaim Auto Centers Show less