Johnny Kairouz, Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst

Johnny Kairouz

Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst

Société Générale

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Management and Finance
Experience
19 years, 9 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 9 months

Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst at Société Générale
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since April 2014

- Managed a regulatory project that affected all major divisions of the bank and reported directly to the GM
- Implement an escalation procedure for the reporting and resolution of claims
- Worked on department transformation projects (introducing new processes and new organization structure)
- Supervised project stakeholders, animated workshops and controlled the KPIs of the projects
- Organized and lead the follow-up and reporting of projects
- Conducted business process modeling as well as business process reengineering for the commercial banking sector

Project Manager and Strategy Consultant at National Bank of Canada
  • Canada
  • April 2011 to July 2013

- Developed strategic business plans
- Worked on payment strategies (international remittances, wires, credit cards and bill payments)
- Directed and managed projects
- Managed continuous liaison with project stakeholders
- Managed relationship with bank partners
- Business support and strategic initiatives for commercial banking financing processes
- Financial product development and management for commercial banking and international services
- Conducted business process modeling as well as business process reengineering for the commercial baking sector

Manager, Commercial Banking at National Bank of Canada
  • Canada
  • March 2010 to March 2011

- Developed and profitably grew a commercial portfolio
- Conducted financial analysis on credit applications while managing the bank’s credit risk
- Wrote different types of applications for commercial credits
- Conducted annual financial reviews of existing credit accounts and identified cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
- Established and maintained an effective relationship with centers of influence and stakeholders
- Participated in a business process improvement committee

President at Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut (Montreal Chapter)
  • Canada
  • September 2007 to October 2010

- Organized business and cultural events: hosting prominent businessmen, writers and experts
- Hosted the North American Regional Convention in Montreal (7, 500 members invited)
- Organized social events for the approximate 500 members of the chapter

Relationship Manager, Investments at Scotiabank
  • Canada
  • January 2008 to February 2010

- Structured customized solutions and investment propositions in light of clients’ financial and risk profile
- Planned, organized and lead the implementation process of new products
- Designed investment portfolios according to Mutual Funds strategies
- Provided information and financial counseling to dealers and advisers; was part of the Dealers Association (MFDA) of Canada
- Created efficiency models to optimize asset allocation at investors’ level

Fraud Analyst at Royal Bank of Canada
  • Canada
  • September 2006 to September 2007

- Conducted Risks Analysis, identifying and assessing fraud
- Collaborated directly with the result optimization team to permanent control, monitor and prevent risk
- Was valued and recognized for high ethical and integrity standards

Account Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2005 to July 2006

- Managed the liaison between the agency and the client, acting as an advisor for all advertizing projects undertaken by clients
- Planned, developed and managed strategies for major marketing campaigns
- Was responsible for the preparation of clients’ budget. Coordinated Above The Line and Below The Line projects covering all aspects of planning, productions and execution
- Report analysis and action plans identification and prioritization

Researcher and Public Relations Officer at MIRSAD (NGO)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2003 to December 2005

- Developed strategies for major political campaigns
- Managed Human Rights legal instruments in the website
- Represented the NGO in conferences
- Managed group of stingers
- Carried out journalistic assignments

Education

Master's degree, Management and Finance
  • at McGill University
  • June 2009

Strategic Management Corporate Finance International Finance Treasury Management Investment and Portfolio Strategies

Master's degree, International Studies and Diplomacy
  • at SOAS - University of London
  • September 2003

International Law International Relations and Governance Government and Politics of the Middle East

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at American University of Beirut
  • December 2002

Specialties & Skills

Management Consulting
National Account Management
Project Management
Strategy Development
Financials
Financial Analysis
Project Management
Business Analysis
Relationship Management

Languages

English
Expert
French
Expert
Arabic
Expert
German
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner