Investment Banking Risk Management

Amir Ahmed Gobba

Salmiya, Kuwait · *********@*****.*** · +965-****-**** ·

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-gobba-1355543a/

SUMMARY

Professional banker with extensive management-level experience, exploring new and challenging opportunity in corporate, business, or investment banking within a multinational financial institution, and aiming to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute effectively while pursing further career growth. WoRK ExPERIENCE

Al Mulla International Finance Company Kuwait

Area Manager, Corporate Finance April 2020 - Present

• Reporting to Head of Corporate.

• Managing and coaching a team of accounts managers to achieve business targets and other KPI’s.

• Relationship management of large corporate portfolio of existing and new clients.

• Reviewing and recommending credit proposals, for new and existing corporate clients, for credit granting, renewal, increase, or modification as well as monitoring Non-Performing Loans (NPL’s).

• Leverage the expertise of the Company/Group by identifying referral opportunities, i.e. cross-selling, vendors agreements, and products base development, as well as defining annual strategic and operational plans, both financial and non-financial.

• Conducting portfolio management through market/industry analysis, and business models. Al Mulla International Finance Company Kuwait

Corporate Credit Manager April 2015 - April 2020

• Conducting detailed credit analysis and providing recommendations for approving credit facilities, and ensuring risk management compliance.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to consistently exceed budgetary targets.

• Managing relationships with corporate clients, offering tailored financial solutions to meet their needs.

• Monitoring credit services to ensure adherence to internal policies, CBK regulations, and compliance standards.

• Reviewing client portfolios regularly, assessing market conditions, and ensuring the fulfillment of collateral and security requirements.

HSBC Bank Egypt Egypt

Supervisor, Retail Banking and Wealth Management October 2011 - April 2015

• Developed branch marketing, sales, and services strategies in accordance with HSBC Global Strategy to achieve the best results in order to maximize branch profitability.

• Expanded branch customers base, both corporate & retail, offering all bank products, to support branch balance sheet and income statement.

• Ensured compliance with Group policies and procedures on Compliance & Money Laundering deterrence, as well as obedience with local laws.

• Assisted and replaced Branch Manager in his absence, with awareness of all bank operations issues, maintaining and enhancing operational standards.

• Supervised and coached branch staff and ensured the flow of planned strategies, besides counseled, identified, and addressed training needs.

HSBC Bank Egypt Egypt

Senior Officer, Retail Banking and Wealth Management November 2008 - October 2011

• Handled marketing and sales presentations to the customers.

• Carried out different corporate, retail, and wealth banking transactions.

• Developed branch business plans in connection with existing accounts as well as potential customers to meet and exceed set targets.

• Sold bank products, indoors and outdoors, to existing and potential customers.

• Cross-Referred specific customers to dedicated departments like Private Banking, Trade Finance, Corporate Credit, and Treasury.

ORIX Leasing Egypt Egypt

Credit and Marketing Officer November 2006 - October 2008

• Credit Duties:

• Analyzed historic and projected financial information to identify key issues and monitor compliance with covenants and terms prior to formulating credit applications.

• Conducted credit/financial analysis robust risk management.

• Assessed clients’ business through studying business, market, industry, and credit risks associated with the provision of the company regulations.

• Developed practical and appropriate credit solutions through an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs.

• Marketing Duties:

• Created and maintained relations with a portfolio of business clients, besides targeting new potential ones, including conducting outdoors business calls.

• Negotiated new business opportunities, as well as conducted sales/market research.

• Created a positive image about the company to maintain highest level of client satisfaction. Spider Petroleum Services Egypt

Accountant November 2005 - November 2006

• Prepared journal entries, reconciled general ledger accounts, and managed daily bookkeeping activities.

• Analyzed financial statements, conducted monthly closing, and resolved accounting discrepancies.

• Engaged with auditors and analyzed revenue and expenditure trends to propose budgetary recommendations. EDUCATION

Cairo University Egypt

B.Sc. Accounting and Finance GPA: 3.1 September 2001 - September 2005 SkILLS

• Relationship Management: Commercial Banking, Islamic Banking/Finance, Wealth Management, Retail Banking.

• Financial Analysis: Credit Analysis, SME’s Lending, Risk Management, Underwriting, Treasury Management.

• Performance Management: Business Analysis, Business Valuation, Credit Administration, Regulatory and Compliance.

• Core Competencies: Analytical, People Management, Problem Solving, Business Acumen, Decision Making.

• Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent), French (Fair).

• Technology: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), SAP, Oracle Financial Services, and SQL. ExECUTIVE EdUCATION PROGRAMS

Financial Data Analysis for Leaders

held by University of California (UC Berkeley), Executive Education, in collaboration with Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). June : July 2020.

Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

In-Process: FRM Part 1 Candidate, May 2025, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), New Jersey, USA. Compliance and Reputational Risk Project

Assigned to conduct Compliance and Reputational Risk Project in HSBC Bank Middle East, Dubai, UAE in January 2013, in collaboration with HSBC and Deliotte regional audit teams. Accreditation Programs by HSBC Bank Egypt

Business Banking Course.

Trade Finance Course.

Retail Banking and Wealth Management Course.

Investment and Bancassurance Course.

BIOGRAPHY

Date of Birth: August 01, 1984.

Nationality: Egyptian.

All references shall be furnished upon request.

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