Azzam Albraikan

• As the first Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia employee, built and developed the Brokerage business ground up.
• Developed Brokerage trading system meeting all Tadawul & CMA requirements.
• Coordinated all required licences with authorities to startup and register the firm.
• Ensured that all corporate policies and procedures supporting its activities and operations are in compliance with regulations and governing laws.
• Placed the first order at the exchange after seven months of preparation and system testing.
• Established a number of meaningful relationships with key institutions in Saudi, GCC, and hedge funds.
• Representing the firm to promote our services and research, gave a number of interviews on nationlal and regional TV channels.
• Responsible for the daily Order Execution and Relationship Management units, and ensure smooth and efficient running of activities.
• Set the department performance objectives and monitor progress of corporate strategic, financial and operational goals.
• Conduct market research to maintain competitive advantage.
• Review and update action plans quarterly, prioritizing and adjusting activities to meet goals.
• Lead the recruitment and selection of the Brokerage Division staff.
• Developed strategies to identify new customer relationships to expand on the existing portfolio.
• Maintain customer relationships and monitor customer service levels at all times.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, teamwork, interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Worked closely with compliance at all times to develop the SWAP business agreement and monitor the daily reporting to the CMA.
• Maintained excellent relationship with Tadawul and executed several off market crosses which were the biggest in Tadawul history for at least the last five years (SAR3.7B).