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Mohamad Fares, Chief Operating Officer

Mohamad Fares

Chief Operating Officer·BLOMINVEST SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 6 months

Chief Operating Officer

January 2022 - Present

BLOMINVEST SAUDI ARABIA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - Present

• Translated strategic goals into operating plans and cross‑departmental execution.
• Led the development and implementation of policies and procedures across all functions, ensuring data accuracy, internal controls, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Led the implementation of systems (ERP, core front‑to‑end, low code) and third‑party integrations.
• Drove technology‑enabled change, process streamlining, and productivity improvements.
• Directed procurement and vendor management for cost‑effective sourcing and SLA adherence.
• Led operational risk management, business continuity, and succession planning.
• Oversaw IT performance, infrastructure reliability/scalability, and cybersecurity.
Company industry:
Investment, Securities & Funds
Job role:
Management

Head Of Operations

July 2015 - November 2021

Bankmed Sal

Beirut, Lebanon

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July 2015 - November 2021

• Directed central operations: Trade Finance, Treasury Back Office, Transfers & Payments, Checks Clearing, Cash Management, Operational P&Ps, Quality Assurance.
• Prepared and executed strategic plans aligned with bank objectives.
• Ensured robust risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw technology systems supporting central operations.
• Managed budgets and resources ensuring cost‑effective operations.
• Monitored KPIs and operational metrics; reported to senior management.
• Drove continuous improvement, innovation projects, and business continuity.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Chief Financial Officer

August 2008 - June 2015

SaudiMed Investment Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2008 - June 2015

• Led financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Owned budgeting and forecasting; ensured accurate financial reporting.
• Managed cash flow, working capital and funding strategies.
• Built and mentored a high‑performing finance team.
• Managed banking relationships, internal controls and audit processes.
• Oversaw implementation of Accounting and Asset Management systems.
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Assistant Department Head

April 2006 - July 2008

BankMed, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

April 2006 - July 2008

- Develop and implement the accounting policies
- Maintain the Bank chart of account
- Maintain the profitability and financial reporting module (Sungard)
- Prepare and follow-up the budget reports with Divisions and Branches
- Coordinate with IT for developing reports to Divisions and Central Bank
- Control and administer Security System functions
- Develop and maintain tables related to profitability module (FTP, cost allocation, product, ledger, organizations, etc)
- Automate the reporting function in coordination with I.T
- Re-engineer performance reporting process
- Design and develop and the profitability reports for various Divisions and Branches
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Section Head, E-Banking

November 1997 - April 2006

BankMed, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

November 1997 - April 2006

- Manage and supervise the following main functions:
- ATM Operations and Trouble-shooting
- Daily accounting and reconciliation
- Batch processing of the interchange, billing and settlement files
- Card Billing and payment processing
- Application processing, authorizations and collection functions
- Develop and implement the operational and accounting procedures of E-Banking operations
- Fraud monitoring and reporting
- Prepare profitability, activity and budget reports for the division in light of the Division Head targets
- Prepare statistical reports to the Central Bank and Visa International
- Conduct training sessions to Branches related to current and amended procedures
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Lebanese American University

February 2003

February 2003

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Lebanon

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

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Beirut University College

June 1994

June 1994

Bachelor's degree, Business Studies

Lebanon

GPA (point): 2.8 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.8 out of 4

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Skills

MS Word 2007
Expert
MS Word 2007
Expert
MS Excel 2007
Expert
MS Excel 2007
Expert
MS Visio
Intermediate
MS Visio
Intermediate
MS Powerpoint
Expert
MS Powerpoint
Expert
Prime Card Mgt System
Expert
Prime Card Mgt System
Expert
Omega Trading System
Expert
Omega Trading System
Expert
BankMaster Banking System
Expert
BankMaster Banking System
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Sungard Profitability System
Expert
Sungard Profitability System
Expert
Fintech
Expert
Fintech
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Banking Operations
Expert
Banking Operations
Expert
People Management
Expert
People Management
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Asset Management System
Expert
Asset Management System
Expert
Business Administration
Expert
Business Administration
Expert
Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
Money
Expert
Money
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Lebanese American University

Alumni Member

June 2005

Hobbies

  • Swimming