Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
It related skills
Certification
Compliance Related Courses
General CBT BAHL
Personal Information
Accomplishments
References
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MUHAMMAD SUALEH

MUHAMMAD SUALEH

Juffair,Bahrain

Summary

Proactive Treasury Manager with extensive knowledge of banking and financial services and a demonstrated ability to manage investments.

Looking to work in a prestigious financial institution in highly professional’s environment to contribute towards the institutional goal.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Chief Manager – Investment & Syndication

Bank AL Habib Ltd.
Manama, Bahrain
01.2023 - Current
  • Management and monitoring of FX/MM cash flow
  • Initiation of Investment and Syndication proposals
  • Managing exchange exposures, nostro balances, gap positions, and open currency positions within prescribed limits
  • Preparation of term deposit rate sheet for branch customers
  • Buying and selling of foreign exchange for customer transactions, while generating foreign exchange income for the Branch
  • Maintaining adequate liquidity to meet anticipated deposit withdrawals and loan disbursements, and meeting the funds requirements of other overseas branches
  • Ensuring compliance with all limits applicable to Treasury functions
  • Arranging adequate funds for nostro accounts
  • Advising local ALCO and management of the Branch about future interest rate and foreign exchange rate movements, and other developments in local and international markets
  • To effectively manage and increase the size of the syndication and investment portfolio of the branch
  • To convene monthly local ALCO meeting and preparation of its minutes
  • To develop new relationship with Banks and Financial Institution in Bahrain and as well as across the globe
  • Maintaining close liaison with Central Treasury with a view to identifying any funding gaps or surpluses for timely action
  • Coordination with Internal and External auditors and assist them in performing their job
  • ORE, KCI & KRI Reporting
  • Various reporting to Central Bank of Bahrain, Central Treasury, Risk Management, Finance Division & International Division at Head office.

Chief Manager – Investment & Syndication

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
Manama, Bahrain
01.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Manager – In-charge General Banking Operations

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
Manama, Bahrain
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • To provide support to the branch by managing core branch functions for servicing customers in accordance with the high standards of service quality of the bank
  • Looking after entire account opening process
  • Monitoring of Remittance Department and provide guidance in their daily operational activity
  • Account maintenance, record updation and closure
  • Booking and maintenance of term deposits
  • Review customer’s e-KYC
  • CBB Rule Book updation
  • Timely responding to Foreign Banks & Compliance enquiries
  • Ensure timely transmission of payments, confirmations, and inquiries messages via Swift
  • Coordination with Internal and External auditors and assist them in performing their job related to general banking
  • Liaison with head office for IT, BCP & DRP issues
  • FATCA and CRS reporting officer – CBB AEOI
  • Various reporting to Central Bank of Bahrain and Head office, Karachi.

Senior Manager – Treasury Operations

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
Manama, Bahrain
03.2012 - 12.2017
  • Treasury FX & MM deals settlement
  • Daily audit trial & counter party limit report monitoring
  • Daily Treasury Fund Position Maintenance
  • Settlement of Bonds/ Sukuks investment deals
  • Settlement of syndication deals
  • Settlement of investment deals of the customers and other overseas branches
  • Handling Secondary Market transactions
  • Monitoring of all Nostro accounts reconciliation balance book
  • Maintenance and settlement of Fiduciary Deposits
  • Co-ordination with Internal and External auditors and assist them in performing their job
  • CBB Rule Book updating & CBB compliance check list monitoring
  • Timely responding to Foreign Banks & Compliance enquiries
  • Liaison with head office for IT, BCP & DRP issues
  • Various reporting to Central Bank of Bahrain and Head office, Karachi.

Unit Head - Foreign Exchange and Money Market Settlement

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2006 - 02.2012
  • FX & MM Deals Authorization
  • FX & MM Deals Settlement
  • SWIFT Message Authorization (Treasury Deals)
  • NCCPL Settlement (Equity Deals)
  • SBP Frozen Contracts: - (i) Renewal (ii) Take-Up’s (iii) Reporting to SBP
  • RTGS: Payments Authorization
  • Inward Foreign Remittance Authorization
  • Department IT and Business Continuation Plan (BCP) Coordinator
  • ECIB Reporting of Investment
  • Investment Portfolio Securities (IPS) Deals settlement
  • Preparing informative reports and presentation for senior management.

Education

MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - Finance & Accounting

Preston University
01.2009

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) -

Karachi University
01.2004

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (HSSC) - Pre-Engineering

D.J. COLLEGE
01.2002

It related skills

  • Knowledge and application of Micro Soft Office packages.
  • Branch IT, BCP and DR Site Coordinator
  • Proficient in using the Central Bank of Bahrain AEOI Portal for CRS & FATCA Reportings
  • For Bank’s Data processing and settlement of deals, control over following systems:
  • AL Habib Core Banking System
  • Treasury Power Pac system (For Treasury Database)
  • S.W.I.F.T Alliance System
  • CDC systems (Central Depository Company, for settlement of Capital Market Securities)
  • NCCPL system (National Clearing Company of Pakistan –Settlement of Equities Deals)
  • RTGS System
  • Lotus Notes
  • World Check Name Screening
  • EastNets AML Web Platform ( Real-Time Web-Based Watch List Filtering)
  • E-KYC System

Certification

  • Fixed Income Management, 10/22/23, BIBF
  • Sovereign Debt Restructuring Masterclass, 07/02/22, BondEvalue
  • Foundations of Investment Analysis, 05/08/22, BIBF
  • Personal Data Protection Law-Bahrain, 03/20/22, KPMG
  • Portfolio Management, 11/09/21, BIBF
  • Critical Thinking for Self Development, 03/14/21, Metropolitan UK
  • Investment Fundamentals, 01/10/21, IBM Institute
  • Handling Conflicts using Emotional Intelligence, 11/13/20, BAHL - Pakistan
  • Certificate in Treasury Management, 11/10/19, BMC - Dubai
  • Enterprise Risk & Change Management, 08/23/19, BAHL - Pakistan
  • Financial Performance, 08/13/19, IBM Institute
  • Introduction to Treasury Operations, 10/08/17, BIBF
  • Operational Risk Management Awareness Session, 06/30/20, BAHL - Pakistan

Compliance Related Courses

  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Session, 01/28/24, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Session, 01/07/23, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Session, 02/05/22, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 01/23/21, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 02/08/20, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 03/02/19, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 07/28/18, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 12/23/17, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Refresher Course, 09/24/16, BIBF
  • Anti-Money Laundering Awareness Program, 10/20/15, BIBF

General CBT BAHL

  • AML/CFT 2024, 02/12/24
  • Data Security, 01/05/24
  • Malware Analysis, 01/05/24
  • Data Protection & Encryption, 05/26/23
  • Complaint Management System, 05/25/23
  • Internet Security, 12/28/22
  • Operational Risk Management, 09/28/22
  • Business Continuity Management, 02/28/22
  • Cyber Security, 07/11/21
  • Debarred List Name Screening, 05/23/19
  • Fair Treatment of Customer, 01/21/18
  • Online AML/CFT Training, 01/21/18
  • Physical Security, 08/05/17
  • Phishing, 05/30/17

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/07/82
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Accomplishments

· My dedication and performance at Bank Al Habib were recognized with seven promotions over 18 years, demonstrating my ability to consistently exceed expectations and adapt to evolving industry trends.

· I was transferred to overseas operations (Bahrain Branch) in March 2012 from International Division Karachi, Pakistan due to my proven ability to execute treasury transactions accurately and efficiently, while adhering to strict deadlines and compliance requirements.

· Central Bank of Bahrain - Approved Person - Since February 10, 2021

Having met the stringent criteria for Approved Persons, I was officially appointed to the role of Investment and Syndication Manager, a position that requires CBB approval.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Chief Manager – Investment & Syndication

Bank AL Habib Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Chief Manager – Investment & Syndication

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
01.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Manager – In-charge General Banking Operations

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Manager – Treasury Operations

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
03.2012 - 12.2017

Unit Head - Foreign Exchange and Money Market Settlement

Bank Al Habib Ltd.
01.2006 - 02.2012

MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - Finance & Accounting

Preston University

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) -

Karachi University

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (HSSC) - Pre-Engineering

D.J. COLLEGE
MUHAMMAD SUALEH