Farah Hijjawi, Investment Risk Analyst

Farah Hijjawi

Investment Risk Analyst

Social Security Investment Fund

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, MSc Development Finance
Experience
4 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :4 years, 0 Months

Investment Risk Analyst at Social Security Investment Fund
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2017 to January 2018

 Prepared portfolio performance reports based on monthly financial statements
 Conducted investment risk analysis including attribution, exposure, and value-at-risk (VaR) analysis
 Delivered stress testing and scenario analysis for different types of investments
 Considered new investment proposals and provided recommendations to reduce and control associated risks
 Assessed portfolio risk exposures and reported issues to management when risk levels were inappropriate
 Maintained an oversight of risk controls and assured the compliance with the fund’s policies and the strategic assets allocation
 Created depository limits for financial institutions and rated them based on an in-house developed methodology for risk diversification purposes

Project Officer/ Finance Officer at SPARK
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2016 to May 2017

 Coordinated scholarships with Universities and Higher Education Institutions in Jordan
 Monitored the execution of the project activities with partners according to the project proposal
 Created action plans for all activities expected to occur within the project
 Produced briefings and updates on the project to support the communication team
 Reported challenges, changes, and risks that might affect the project implementation
 Handled all bookkeeping activities and prepared journal entries for the month-end closing reports
 Established office budget and kept track of all existing projects budgets
 Developed country-specific cash controls policy and procedures in line with the HQ finance policy

Economic Analyst at Cairo Amman Bank
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2015 to September 2016

 Managed the assets-liabilities position of the bank and ensured that the banks liquidity is adequate to allow it to operate effectively
 Modified policies and procedures for the department consistent with regulatory, compliance and legal changes
 Managed and monitored the bank investments portfolio (in money market and capital market instruments)
 Evaluated M&A projects and delivered feasibility studies for new affiliate companies and investments
 Provided in-length reports on economic updates and trends on a local, regional and international levels
 Forecasted and interpreted local and international markets’ trends
 Analyzed public and private equities, bonds, and funds
 Studied and analysed hedging and investments tools and opportunities that boosts the bank’s profitability
 Developed complex financial models for different types of investments

Foreign Accounts Assistant at Central Bank of Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2012 to August 2013

 Managed foreign banks’ accounts and reported all balances and key issues on daily basis
 Calculated and ensured that payments, amounts and records are correct
 Contacted concerned departments and external parties for follow ups on any outstanding amounts
 Calculated monthly interests and advised management on available valuable money market placements
 Reconciled the bank’s accounts and investigated accounting discrepancies
 Conducted credit proposals and regular credit reviews to ensure credit quality on regular basis

Education

Master's degree, MSc Development Finance
  • at University of Manchester
  • December 2014
Bachelor's degree, BA Finance
  • at University of Jordan
  • August 2011

Specialties & Skills

Asset Management
Investments
Financial Analysis
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