bassel btaddini

• Manage and expand a portfolio of FI clients across Qatar, the GCC, and select
international markets.
• Originated, structured, and coordinated bilateral and syndicated FI loan transactions
totaling over $300 million.
• Led successful onboarding and KYC processes for new clients, ensuring full compliance
with ICBC, QFC and QCB regulations.
• Promoted and facilitated CIPS adoption for RMB clearing and settlement among Qatari
and regional banks, resulting in increased cross-border transaction volume.
• Provided technical support to clients, driving growth in RMB services, trade finance, and
cross-border settlements.
• Actively participated in Belt and Road Banking Roundtable (BRBR) and cross-border
cooperation projects.
• Prepared detailed credit proposals and risk reports, collaborating with internal teams
for smooth and compliant transactions.

Manage and expand a portfolio of FI clients across Qatar, the GCC, and
other international markets.
Originate, structure, and coordinate bilateral and syndicated FI loan
transactions totaling over USD 1 billion.
Lead successful onboarding and KYC processes for new clients,
ensuring full compliance with ICBC, QFC, and QCB regulations.
Promote and facilitate CIPS adoption for RMB clearing and settlement
among Qatari and regional banks, resulting in increased cross-border
transaction volumes.
Provide technical support to clients, driving growth in RMB services,
trade finance, and cross-border settlements.
Actively participate in cross-border cooperation projects.
Prepared detailed credit proposals and risk reports, collaborating with
internal teams for smooth and compliant transactions.
Support RMD in evaluating portfolio performance, monitoring utilization,
and managing early-warning indicators across the FI portfolio.
Collaborate with Treasury and Global Markets teams to promote RMB
funding, cross-currency transactions, and structured trade finance
solutions.
Assist in coordinating BRBR and CIIE participation.
Support external audits by providing accurate data on time.
Maintain strong relationships with GCC counterparties, leading to greater
collaboration in syndications.
Coordinate visits of local banks to China to expand business cooperation.
Participate in strategic business discussions with senior management,
contributing to portfolio growth and market positioning plans.
Streamline daily departmental operations and organize team workflows,
enhancing the FI Departments overall efficiency and effectiveness.

- Manage and grow a diversified FI portfolio spanning Qatar, the GCC, and international markets, with
bilateral and syndicated loan transactions exceeding USD 1 billion in total value.
- Spearhead CIPS adoption for RMB clearing and settlement among Qatari and regional banks, directly
increasing cross-border RMB transaction volumes.
- Lead end-to-end KYC onboarding and compliance processes for new FI clients, ensuring full alignment with
ICBC, QFC, and QCB regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborate with Treasury and Global Markets teams to structure RMB funding, cross-currency swaps, and
trade finance solutions tailored to client needs.
- Prepare detailed credit proposals, risk assessments, and portfolio performance reports; manage early
warning indicators across the FI book.
- Cultivate GCC counterparty relationships, resulting in increased co-syndication opportunities and cross
border cooperation projects.
- Coordinate local bank delegations to China and participate in BRBR and CIIE strategic initiatives,
supporting institutional business development.
- Streamline FI Department workflows and operational processes, enhancing team efficiency and reducing
turnaround times on transactions.

Negotiated favorable terms for banking services and credit facilities,
reducing annual banking costs.
Managed daily cash flow operations and optimized liquidity management,
minimizing idle funds and maximizing returns.
Executed foreign exchange transactions.
Oversaw letter of credit operations, ensuring timely and compliant
documentation for successful trade transactions.
Maintained up-to-date KYC documentation with banks, ensuring full
regulatory compliance.
Facilitated efficient communication and collaboration with multiple banks,
enhancing overall banking relationships.

- Negotiated favorable terms for banking credit facilities, reducing the companys annual banking costs
through competitive benchmarking.
- Managed daily cash flow operations and optimized liquidity management, minimizing idle balances and
maximizing short-term returns.
- Executed foreign exchange transactions and oversaw letter of credit operations, ensuring compliant and
timely trade documentation.
- Maintained KYC documentation with multiple banking partners, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
across all relationships.

Executed exchange operations during severe market volatility and
economic crisis.
Handled weekly exchange volumes exceeding $300K USD and 5 billion
LBP.
Responded to regulatory changes in real-time and made critical decisions
for client accounts.
Coordinated with H.O and Central Bank for sensitive operations and
communicated urgent regulatory circulars within the branch.

- Operated exchange transactions during Lebanons severe economic crisis and hypervolatile market
conditions, handling weekly volumes exceeding USD 300K and LBP 5 billion.
- Made real-time critical decisions on client accounts in response to rapid regulatory changes from the
Central Bank of Lebanon.
- Liaised directly with Head Office and the Central Bank to coordinate sensitive operations and distribute
urgent regulatory circulars.

• Led and supervised the teller line, ensuring compliance with all bank security and audit
procedures.
• Managed high-value transactions (over $1 million in checks and transfers) with zero
discrepancies.
• Conducted training sessions for new tellers and improved overall staff performance and
efficiency.
• Assisted with branch sales goals, cross-selling products and making customer referrals.
• Monitored adherence to anti-money laundering procedures and ensured operational
integrity.

Led and supervised the teller line, ensuring compliance with bank
security and audit procedures.
Managed high-value transactions (over USD 1 million in checks and
transfers) with zero discrepancies.
Conducted training sessions for new tellers, improving staff performance
and operational efficiency.
Assisted with branch sales goals through cross-selling and customer
referrals.
Monitored adherence to AML procedures and maintained operational
integrity.
Delivered efficient service to 25+ customers per hour, managing ATM
operations, deposits, and account openings even during periods of
economic instability.

- Supervised the teller line and managed high-value daily transactions exceeding USD 1 million in checks
and transfers with zero discrepancies over 6 years.
- Designed and delivered training programs for new tellers, improving staff performance and compliance
adherence.
- Monitored AML procedures and maintained operational integrity in an environment of sustained economic
instability.
- Supported branch sales targets through proactive cross-selling and customer referrals; served 25+
customers per hour at peak.

• Delivered accurate and efficient service, processing 25+ customer transactions per hour.
• Managed ATM operations, account openings, cash deposits, and internal/external
transfers.
• Assisted management with sales initiatives and incentive programs to drive new
business.
• Maintained high standards of customer service, even during periods of economic
instability.

• Managed guest arrivals, reservations, and general security procedures.
• Prepared daily financial summaries and ran end-of-day processes in property
management software.
• Verified account postings, balances, and summarized operations for management.

Managed guest arrivals, reservations, and general security procedures.
Prepared daily financial summaries and ran end-of-day processes in
property management software.
Verified account postings, balances, and summarized operations for
management.

- Managed guest arrivals, reservations, and daily financial reconciliations using property management
software.
- Prepared end-of-day financial summaries and verified account postings for management review.