Layal Bechara

Head of Trade Finance Section

• Job Details:Led the implementation of a major system upgrade, managed a cross-departmental project for a new trade finance system, developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies, coordinated project timelines, budgets, and resources, built and led a team, reviewed and authorized high-value transactions, oversaw swift message screening for trade transactions.

Deputy Head of Trade Finance

• Job Details:Oversaw transaction reviews and approvals, conducted user acceptance testing for new systems, designed and implemented new processes to improve transaction handling and compliance.

Deputy Head of Foreign Entities Section

• Job Details:Managed high-stakes transactions for foreign branches across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with local regulations, optimized back-to-back and transferable L/C processes.