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Aref Meer, Branch Manager / Branch Operations

Aref Meer

Branch Manager / Branch Operations·Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co.

Bahrain

Higher diploma, Islamic Finance professional qualifications

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 1 months

Branch Manager / Branch Operations

August 2007 - December 2025

Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co.

Manama, Bahrain

August 2007 - December 2025

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+ Manege to roll out and introduce the new product (Expairite Morlgage loans) to
Bahrain market mainly for Retail and SMEs
+ Implemented short and long term KPIs and monitor branch and esmployee performance and productivity.
+ Monitoring market and regular follow up with competitor activities
+ Motivated end developed the brench team for efficient performance and produciviy.
+ Initiated and managed contacts with al external partes and Auto Dealers to enhance brand image and the operations to
remain two steps ahead over the competition.
+ Upsell of various organization products like Top up of existing cleats loans, and cross sel different products to
maisiain business continuity and lead clients forwerd to loyalty.
«Promote branch aciviies to increase client base like ME, Retail.
+ Review of online users and walk in customers and approving the requesis, added to tha if required obtining approvals
from top management and considering exceptions for certain desl approval.
+ Offering the clients with customized financia solutions like Higher Purchase — Lease to avn scheme, aad Islamic
financing according to client needs and requirement.
+ Support, promote and conduct special marketing campaigns of own Auto brands like (Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC,
Honda, GAC, Havl, Great wall,
and GAC) sales
+ Liison with Auto dealers for Ato loan spprovals, LPO arrangements, PDC, Promissory Note, Legal executive order
according fo client profile.
+ Offering client advice to utilize digital payment channels like Kiosk, Mobile application and th portal.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

branch manager

August 2007 - April 2023

Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company

Manama, Bahrain

August 2007 - April 2023

• Manage to roll out and introduce the new product (Expatriate Mortgage loans) t o
Bahrain market mainly for Retail and SMEs.
• Implemented short and long term KIs and monitor branch and employee performance and productivity.
Monitoring market and regular follow up with competitor activities
Motivated and developed the branch team for efficient performance and productivity.
• Initiated and managed contacts with all external parties and Auto Dealers t o enhance brand image and the operations t o
remain two steps ahead over the competition.
• Upsell of various organization products like Top u p of existing clients loans, and cross sell different products t o
maintain business continuity and lead clients forward to loyalty.
• Promote branch activities to increase client base like MEs, Retail.
• Review of online users and walk in customers and approving the requests, added to that if required obtaining approvals
from top management and considering exceptions for certain deals approval.
• Offering the clients with customized financial solutions like Higher Purchase - Lease t o own scheme, and Islamic
financing according to client needs and requirement.
• Support, promote and conduct special marketing campaigns of own Auto brands like (Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC,
Honda, GAC, Haval, Great wall, and GAC) sales
• Liaison with Auto dealers for Auto loan approvals, LPO arrangements, PDC, Promissory Note, Legal executive order
according to client profile.
• Offering client advice to utilize digital payment channels like Kiosk, Mobile application and the portal.

Company industry:
Banking

Sales Executive

June 2004 - August 2007

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB)

Manama, Bahrain

June 2004 - August 2007

Products Services: Personal & Mortgage loans, Credit & Debit Cards.
+ Manage revenue growth of existing / new Retail accounts and culfivate close relationships with decision-makers, by
targeting Small / Medium and large organizations.
+ Maximize client retention and loyalty rato by introducing the required solution and attend regalar visit to enlance
relationship and increase revenue.
+ Calculation of Personal / Mortgage loans and installments, Process loan applications, verify related income documents,
obisining required approvals and necessary Insurance coverage, and follow up with borrowers at related sectors like
Survey and Land Registration Burean.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Sales

Sales & Services Executive

November 2003 - February 2004

CITI Bank

Manama, Bahrain

November 2003 - February 2004

Services: Credit cards, Auto loans, Investment plans.
+ Manage and coordinate
sales campaigns.
+ Handling monthly sales report, forecast calendar.
«Liaise with al departments (Operations Sales, Risk managemen) for processing client credit requisitions.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Management

Clerk- Revenue Department (Payables)

October 2002 - September 2003

Gulf Air

Al Muharraq, Bahrain

October 2002 - September 2003

+ Provide all necessary support related to payables for invoices of the dealers.
+ Date cary forall revenue department payments. Ain
+ Daily reconciliation and process pf payments

Company industry:
Airlines

Training

March 2003 - April 2003

Bahrain Petroleum Co. (BAPCO)

Manama, Bahrain

March 2003 - April 2003

+ Analyze all revenue related reports and financial transactions such a sales contract, etc. to AC
conclude on appropriate accounting treatment nd identify any ssuss, cnsuing thst all Bapco
ovens tear are recorded is compliance with aeeounting Sanders
+ Prov dat thts acute, congruent and ible, and crane te formation is casi avalble 0 users or ict
consumption o tegration wilh ober syste
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+ Daly report and update regarding status of calls

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Collection department

July 2002 - August 2002

NCS Mena

Manama, Bahrain

July 2002 - August 2002

• Communication with clients and follow u p with them t o settle dues
• Monitoring bad debt clients and reporting t o higher management
• Daily report and update regarding status o f calls

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance BIBF

February 2025

February 2025

Higher diploma, Islamic Finance professional qualifications

Bahrain

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance BIBF

June 2024

June 2024

Higher diploma, Banking and Finance professional qualifications

Bahrain

Ahmed Al Omran Secondary school, Secondary School Certificate

December 2022

December 2022

High school or equivalent, General commercial studies

Bahrain

Columbia Business School

August 2019

August 2019

Higher diploma, Driving Performance and Change

United States

The City and Guild of London Institute

September 2018

September 2018

Higher diploma, International Leadership Management (ILM)• (Level3)

United Kingdom

Bahrain Institute Of Banking And Finance

August 2009

August 2009

Bachelor's degree, Banking And Finance

Bahrain

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance BIBF

July 2006

July 2006

Higher diploma, -Business English certificates: BEC Level 1, BEC Level 2 and BEC Level 3

Bahrain

University Of Bahrain

December 2003

December 2003

Diploma, Business Administration - Commercial Studies Diploma

Bahrain

Skills

REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT

Expert

BANKING

Expert

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Expert

COMMUNICATIONS

Expert

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Expert

MARKETING

Expert

NEGOTIATION

Expert

SALES

Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Expert

MANAGING

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cit Bank Time Management skill course
Asti-money laundry courses
Talent Management course
Taking effective credit decision course
Leter
Appreciation Letter on diligence and dedication
'Certificate
'Appreciation Letier on diligence and dedication
Appresiation Ltr on diligence and dedication
Credit card report
Business Administration - Commercial Studies Diploma
BEC Level
Business English certificates
Money laundry course
International Leadership Management (ILM)
Driving Peformance and Change.
Islamic Finance Capacity Building Program
Islamic Financial Products and Operations
Islamic Finance professional qualifications