Management Human Resources

Executive Summary

Results-oriented executive with 17+ years’ progressive experience in financial planning/operations and risk management. Excel in strategic planning with proven ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities to drive revenues, streamline operations, optimize working capital and manage operating expenses. Strong Asset Management/Capital Markets/ Capital Raising experience, Managed a wide range of functions including operations, accounting and reporting, cash management, compliance, and risk management, external Auditors relations and selection, PPM process, Fund Admin selection and communication as well as Funds P&L for Capital Raised AUM Management/Incentive fees. Strong experience in audit, compliance and internal control areas within the financial industry. Good understanding of financial markets, including supporting operational activities and process flows within and between banks / counter-parties, and a thorough knowledge of local and global regulatory requirements. Flexible and committed team player willing to occasionally travel to other world-wide locations. Excellent project management and audit report writing skills. Strong analytical skills and are willing to keep up with financial industry developments and progressive auditing techniques.

Core Competencies

Strategic Business Planning • Financial & Business Modeling • Finance & Portfolio Management • Acquisitions & Divestitures • Risk Management • Cash Management • Internal Audit • Project Management • Expense Management • Cross-Functional Team Building & Leadership • Systems Development • Human Resource Affairs • Employee Benefits • Hiring, Training & Coaching • Contract Negotiations • Research & Analysis • Legal Policies & Procedures • Inventory Management. • Restructuring & Liquidation • FP&A

Experience

Direct Access Partners, LLC New York, NY

Chief Administrative Officer 2013 – 2015

As the business was preparing to close down, I was selected to handle the day to day responsibilities, reporting to the Chief Restructuring Officer ("CRO") and working with a team of Attorneys and Professional consulting firms to wind-down the firm.

Assisting management in negotiating out-of-court settlements, including representing the firm in Mediations, litigations prevention through negotiated settlements with creditors and ex-employees.

Collecting open Accounts Receivables, invoicing and collecting funds from customers.

Handling all Human Resources issues from termination to proper transition of Benefits, COBRA, 401K Plans, Unemployment.

Handling all cash function of the firm, ensuring there is sufficient cash flow to get the business through the crisis, while maintain a daily cash-flow sheet projection to monitor cash position at all times.

Identifying solutions and assisting management in working out arrangements with unsecured creditors.

Assisting and/or negotiating directly with trade creditors to assure continued support.

Participated in creating a business plan that demonstrates mid and long-term viability supported by believable assumptions about the future. Leading forbearance and restructuring arrangements with senior lenders.

Discovery Capital Management New York, NY

Chief Financial Officer 2012 – 2013

(A Subsidiary of Direct Access Group, LLC) a New York City based asset management firm that addresses and solves for challenges institutional CIO’s face when allocating to alternatives/hedge funds. Discovery’s fund of separately managed accounts provides for 100% transparency and 100% control of its AUM. Discovery’s superior risk-adjusted returns are achieved by its non-compromising investment guidelines, dynamic sizing of allocations and full-time risk management.

Managed a wide range of functions including operations, accounting and reporting, cash management, compliance, and risk management, external Auditors relations and selection, PPM process, Fund Admin selection and communication.

Direct Access Partners, LLC New York, NY

Chief Administrative Officer 2010 – 2015

Direct Access Partners is a diversified financial services enterprise Member NYSE Euronext, FINRA, MSRB, NFA & SIPC. Offering multi-asset class institutional trading, capital raising, prime services, capital markets and asset management. Firm focus was on Clients benefit from an unparalleled blend of expertise, creative problem-solving, operational efficiency and personalized service.

As a senior executive, I was responsible for strengthening the firm’s corporate treasury, human resources, controllers, and internal audit functions. Worked with the executive team to develop and implement strategic, operational, and business-development initiatives.

Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, working closely with senior credit risk management and Compliance team on defining, documenting, implementing, and tracking departmental operating procedures and metrics.

Managing the clearing banks relationship with Goldman Sachs, BNY/Pershing and Merrill Lynch BofA

Managed on-boarding and new hire training for the department. Created and executed training and educational programs

Liaised across Risk Management,, Corporate Treasury,, Human Resources & Controllers, and Internal Audit Department.

Worked confidentially on issues related to departmental budget, headcount, and staff planning.

Identified merger and acquisition opportunities and lead due diligence and negotiation process.

Partnered with executive team and implemented strategic and operational strategies.

Developed, designed and improved internal systems that create and deliver firm services.

Exenet, LLC New York, NY

Chief Financial Officer 2006 – 2010

A leading global provider of IT optimization and assurance solutions to law firms, alternative investment, and wealth management companies.

An executive board member, accountable for administrative, operational, financial and risk management functions of the firm.

Development of financial strategies and associated metrics. Ongoing development and monitoring of internal control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Managed investor relations, finance functions, Purchasing, Human resources and internal technology.

Established and manage partnerships with technology providers including Cisco Systems, EMC, Autonomy VMware, Dell, CA, BMC, Microsoft, Citrix, FalconStor, Hewlett Packard, and Double-Take.

Preserved banking relationships and arrange for equity and debt financing.

Directed cash management functions; Improve cash flow and liquidity, enabling the company to increase credit lines.

Identified M&A opportunities, lead the due diligence and negotiation process, resulting in two successful acquisitions.

Lined up with third-party consultants to analyze and mitigate litigation and other key elements of risk.

Ensured compliance to ethical and operational best practices. Managing the capital request and budgeting processes.

Represented the company to clients, partners, joint ventures and vendors.

Added significant value to annual strategic planning and review of business tactics and opportunities.

ArjMed, Inc. New York, NY

Chief Financial Officer / COO 1997 - 2006

A multinational private company specialized in the supply of medical and scientific equipment to governments and high profile medical institutions.

Managed international cross-border structuring and reorganizations in the US, Europe, Russia and the Middle East and managed all Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, Purchasing and IT functions of a multinational Business Organization.

Developed and administering budgets; comparative financial reporting; Valuation of Business assets and Depreciation mechanisms. Created Capital Asset pricing and financial models.

Managed International bidding process for USAID, United Nations and World Bank funds.

Set up Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statements in compliance with GAAP.

Managed exclusive distributer agencies for St. Jude Med, Philips and other major Medical and Scientific equipment manufacturers in Europe and the Middle East.

Devised portfolio asset allocation strategies; conducted risk assessments and developed various business plans.

Analyzed Financial Performance of Business operations; Forecasted industry trends, and created cost control initiatives to meet corporate objectives. Designed in-house management information systems and managed electronic warehousing.

Reviewed and amended clauses in contractual and Loan agreements with third parties and commercial banks.

Evaluated effect of currency rate fluctuations and government regulations as well as quota restrictions.

Conducted break-even analysis to forecast future sales.

Assessed and realigned employee skills with appropriate tasks/functions and developed performance evaluation criteria.

Deloitte & Touche

Auditor 1995-1997

Conducted complete audit reviews, Test Internal Controls, Assess Risk, Compliance, Prepare Audit Reports and communicate results with various multinational clients across diverse industries including Mobil Oil International, The Marriott and Le Meridian, Proctor Gamble and Obtronics, Various International/Commercial Banks, EAS (Aviation Services), USAID Projects.

Corporate compliance review, financial audit support for multiple entities, operational audit of multiple entities in locations around the world. Developed and maintained working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.

Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.

Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situation

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Finance/Accounting – Cairo University. May 1995

Accounting Standards & Procedures Deloitte and Touche Cairo 1996

LOBAC (Audit Procedures) Deloitte and Touche Cairo 1996

Various – Life Coaching Courses (Advanced/Leadership) NYC.

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Computer and language skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Computer Networking, SAP Business one, Quick Books and various other Investment, Tax, Accounting and Financial Software. Working knowledge of German and French.

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