Project Manager

MOIN RAHMAN

***********@*******.*** Mobile: +971********* (Dubai)

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position in an organization where I can maximize my management and IT skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience

PROFILE

I decided to pursue MBA specializing in Islamic Banking and Finance, after working in conventional banking for several years. I am a very result-oriented MBA graduate with a proven record of accomplishments in project management and highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills. I have always demonstrated strong leadership skills while exhibiting exemplary work ethics.

EDUCATION

International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov’2007 - Mar’2009

Master of Business Administration - Islamic Banking and Finance

University of Pune, Pune, India Apr’2000 - Apr’2003

Master in Computer Application

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Islamic products & services

• Project Management

• Takaful insurance policies

• Islamic Project Financing Structures and Products

• Fiqh Al Muamalah in Banking and Finance

• Project Finance evaluation and analysis

• Structural considerations pertaining to Islamic Project Financing Products

• Portfolio Management

• Risk Management and Mitigants

• Islamic Asset Management

• Project Cash Flows and Ratios

• Sukuk and Shariah compliant fund management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company: Maritime Management Company (MMC)

Position: Project Finance Analyst & additional responsibility as Manager (Financial & Corporate Advisory)

From: July 2009 till date

Company Outlook: 'Maritime Management Company' (MMC) is a diversified company with headquarter in Dubai as well as registered offices at Mumbai & Chennai - India, by the name of 'MMC GLOBAL INDIA Pvt. Ltd'. MMC is engaged in Ship Chartering, Rig Leasing, Ship Operation & Management, Marine Engineering, Offshore Projects, Construction & Maintenance of Oil & Gas Projects, Maritime Consultancy. MMC offer services to meet the growing needs of Companies / Clients and Promoters looking for funding and Professional assistance in a diversity of Projects. We make sure that our relationships are based on a true spirit of partnership by being supportive and available in good times as during the difficult periods. We are very active in Originating, Structuring, Funding and Executing add-on acquisitions and consolidation strategies, bringing partners on board and Capitalizing on the talents of executives so as to add value to the projects.

Job Description:

At this position my responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

• Compliances (Project Plans, Techniques, Documentation, Reporting, Tools).

• Project needs analysis and scope definition.

• Monitor and control Project deliverables and change management process

• Executing Due Diligences

• To resolve issues pertaining to particular project

• Understanding Project Cash Flows and Ratios

• Understanding Financial Projections

• Calculation and Application of Cash Flow Available for Debt Service

• Handle Resolution / Escalation of potential risks and its mitigation plans

• Coordination with Accounting & Audit Firms

• Evaluate risks and recommend appropriate Insurance coverage

• Review Insurance offers and policies, Liaise with brokers and Insurers to ensure compliance with project requirement

Achievements:

1) Was able to close number of projects along with team that were complex to structure within stipulated time and reasonably close to anticipated budget.

2) Along the line was able to build close working relationship with clients through close study of their requirements, working style and overall culture within the organization.

3) Organized number of strategic training for the staffs which led to increased performance and motivation which was reflected through higher outputs.

Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EBIFS), Sharjah, U.A.E Aug’2009-till date

Lecture (Part-time) – Islamic Banking Diploma Program

I was also able to obtain the no objection from the management of my company to put my Islamic banking and finance knowledge for training purposes through EBIFS which not only gave me satisfaction but also benefitted me in terms of overall growth of my personality and also enriched me with deeper understanding of Islamic Banking Concepts.

Experiences gained from my previous assignment at bank about operations and also due to my heavy interaction with banking fraternity due to my current job profile has helped me in conducting number of training programs for not only students but also for staff of various banks.

Core Responsibilities Included:

• Taking courses in Islamic Banking such as Islamic Banking Product and Services, Comparative Financial Institutions ,Islamic Capital Market and Takaful

• Developing course module and setting up examination question papers, quizzes etc.

• Liaising with course leader and administrators for smooth conduct of classes.

Achievements:

• Conducted exhaustive training sessions for diversified group of individuals mostly involving senior banker, middle level and trainees from many Islamic and traditional banks in UAE in areas such as Islamic Products and Services, Islamic Capital Market and Asset management, Islamic Project Finance and Risk Management (Certificates provided by EBIFS).

• Have also conducted in-house training for Islamic banks’ staff especially for those who are appearing in Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ), a qualification that covers Islamic finance from both a technical and Shari’a perspective. The IFQ was launched in 2006 as an initiative between the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) UK and Ecole superieure des Affaires in Beirut.

• Conducted and Organized seminar for raising awareness among students about currents practice and future of Islamic finance at various universities such as Al Ghurair, Preston etc.

Course Director and Consultant – Department of Islamic Studies, Preston University, Ajman

Apart from above I have also launched Islamic Banking and training program in one of the university in UAE. This could be analogous to Project management where I proposed to them idea of conducting short Islamic banking and finance training for their students on weekends and in evenings. It was accepted and I had the overall responsibility launching this program from start to finish.

The program was well received by all and we had just finished the first batch and on verge of starting a new one.

Core Responsibilities Included:

• Launching and conducting Islamic banking and finance training program at Preston university campus for students and other Financial Institution members.

• Preparing course content, course duration, lecturer profile and delivery schedule for the program.

• Creating awareness about program through brochure, flyers and presentations.

• Liaising with different department heads at university and training heads of various banks for enrollment purpose.

EmiratesNBD, Dubai, U.A.E Jul’2005-May’2007

Information Technology Officer - (Credit Card Division)

Core Responsibilities Included:

• High level knowledge of ACI and data card platform and additional skills in Gem sense, Matica and Oberthur platforms used for chip migration and personalization.

• Liaised with consultants, project manager and other colleagues to ensure the smooth flow of work.

• Enrolled users and maintained the systems security

• Responsible for ensuring that the embossed credit cards met the certification requirements of Visa, Master card.

• Trouble shooting (network errors, software and hardware problems).

• Part of the Chip personalization projects during the testing phase to completion.

• Surpassed expectations by meeting deadlines expeditiously for each projects undertaken

• Recommending enhancement and modifications to current workflow to achieve better efficiency

E-Flex L.L.C, Dubai, U.A. E Dec’2003-Mar’2005

Computer Programmer

Core Responsibilities Included:

• The Application Development and support for the Reporting system.

• Was mostly based at Emirates Bank International (EBI) as a consultant for their smart card solutions.

• Provided technical support to the staff in the use of computer programs developed by the company

• Provided on-site training and consulting services to various banks and related credit cards security applications

• Maintained the computer databases and ensured that they were operating optimally and fixed any program errors that might occur along the way.

ACADEMIC & OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Research paper titled ‘Are property Sukuk investments sustainable? A focus on Dubai’

• Presented paper titled ‘Supervisory Implication of Islamic Finance in the Current Regulatory Framework’

• Presented Paper titled ‘Islamic credit card. A way forward’

• Topped in University (IIUM) MBA with more than 3.8 CGPA

• Attended several conferences on Islamic Banking and Finance.

• Recipient of several employee performance awards

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Visual Basic

• C/C++

• Java

• Microsoft Visual Studio

• MS Office Suite

• MS Project

• MS Access

• Oracle

• Vision Plus

• Card tech

• Crystal Report

PERSONAL & OTHER SKILLS

• Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi

• Enrolled in classes for Business Arabic

• IFQ

INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

• An avid reader

• Passionate about cricket, soccer and tennis

• Lead the Debating team

• Enjoyed working in the Drama Club

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• DOB: 15/04/1980

• Marital Status: Single

• Gender: Male

• Nationality: India

References will be available upon request

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