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About Candidate
Over 26 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Credits, Islamic Finance, Business Administration & Management and Business Banking and Finance , Economics Lecturer and Trainer and Consultancy Services.
I am the Chief Consultant and Business Development Officer at Sameer Consulting Services FZE, a leading advisory and consultancy firm in the area of corporate formation and business management, energy, general financing, trade, and other business operations.
I hold an MBA from Imperial College Business School and have various certifications such as Capital Market Qualification from Capital Market Authority, Saudi Arabia, Primary Market Certificate from International Capital Market Association UK, Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime from Thomas Reuters etc.
My role is to provide strategic and operational guidance to clients in new ventures such as Trade and Finance, Credit Risk, Company Formation , Administration and Management and real estate sectors, leveraging my analytical skills, financial acumen, and industry knowledge. I have a strong track record of delivering innovative and bespoke solutions that meet the diverse and complex needs of my clients, while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and compliance. I have successfully originated, structured, and sold down various Islamic debt capital market products, such as sukuk, murabaha, and mudaraba, for leading financial institutions in the GCC region.
I have also published a thesis on bank failures and a study on GCC real estate markets, demonstrating my research and thought leadership capabilities. I am passionate about learning and staying updated on the latest trends and developments in Banking and Finance, Islamic Finance, Business Administration and Procurement and General Management.
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Operating from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) we Provide a range of Management and Consultancy Services for the High-Net-Worth Family Office in the UAE. Key Projects and assignments includes: I am Directly Responsible for the Formation & Management of onshore, offshore, Free Zones and Special Purpose Companies which covers overall operations including KYC, FATCA, CRS, Compliances, VAT Reg, Corporate Tax Reg, In-house Accounting and External Audits. I have established key business relationship with Vendors in the area of IT Management & AMC Contracts, External Auditors, Tax Consultant, Bank financiers. I oversee multiple area of Business functions and operations to streamline sales, productivity and cost efficeiences. Some of the notable assigment executed includes: Introduced ERP solution for automating the sales & purchases process to ensure profit margins are approved parameters. This initiative led to annual growth in sales of Prime Products and Spare Parts in excess of 20.0%. Also Automated the Procurement Processes at the Group Level for managing expenditures and improve Return on Capital Employed. Managing Family Office Real Estate Project valued at USD 30M, which entailed issuing Progress payment Certificates, and monitoring all procurement, Logistics and deliveries from the local and international markets and overseeing the construction activities Introduced robust Credit Risk Rating Model and Financial Assessment Criteria for existing and on boarding of new clients, Vendors and Suppliers. Assist the Family Office in raising short-term and medium-term funding for trade finance and other businesses through a strong network of Banks in the Middle East Region
