
Rami Ali
Senior Trade Finance Officer at Blom Bank Egypt
New Cairo, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Senior Trade Finance OfficerFull Time
Blom Bank Egypt
Jan 2016 - Present -9 yrs, 6 months
- Job Details:My job included but is not limited to the following: • Verifying all documents presented under the Documentary Collection (Import and Export) ensuring compliance with the relevant ICC publications (URC 522), International Standard Banking Practice and Anti-Money Laundering Regulatory Reporting; • Following up and monitoring the operational activities between the Bank branches and divisions; • processing and checking all aspect of trade finance transactions including opening, amendment, payments, acceptances, deferred payments, negotiating and discounting of import/export documentary collection; • Identifying and promptly resolving any discrepancies arising in the Department, the bank branches and other divisions; • The Central Bank of Egypt’s key contact in relation to any required data; • Working collaboratively with colleagues in all branches to ensure timely and effective delivery of business objectives by providing guidance, maintaining active consultation and communication through personal action and active follow-up where necessary; and • Identifying and processing tools that would produce accurate outputs retaining the professional image of the Bank and the high client service levels.
Trade Finance OfficerFull Time
Blom Bank Egypt
Sep 2010 - Jan 2016 -5 yrs, 4 months
- Job Details:My job included but is not limited to the following: • Checking and analyzing all documents received from applicants or third banks ensuring compliance with the Bank policies and regulations (URC 522, URDG 758); • Monitoring and investigating issues, mismatching, missing details and discrepancies to ensure trade transaction accuracy according to delegated authority, set procedures, applicable policies and service standards; • Processing, issuing and amending letter of credit, letters of guarantee, counter-guarantee, documentary collections and conditional payment orders as per customers’ instructions, Bank’s operational instructions, procedures and policies; • Liaising with Bank branches and divisions to follow up the compliance with the work flow policies; • Coordinating with the Bank’s internal departments to maintain a consistent work flow; • Ensuring compliance with the operation’s risk management and corporate audit requirements; • Drafting and following up the reports as per the internal policies and regulations and as required by the Central bank of Egypt; and • Participating in the development committee of policies and workflow.
Coprorate relationship OfficerFull Time
AMALQA Securities
Sep 2009 - Sep 2010 -1 yr
- Job Details:My job included but is not limited to the following: • Managing and enhancing clients’ commercial portfolio to meet the pre-set objectives; • Monitoring and implementing clients’ daily orders with close observation of the financial market; • Handling transactions’ documents while closely coordinating the same with others departments; • Evaluating clients’ business needs to adopt company’s services and products; and • Maintaining and developing a solid relationship with clients for successful business preservation.
InternInternship
Sigma Plast Factory
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 -11 months
- Job Details:My job included but is not limited to the following: • Assisting the documentary process of import and export; • Dealing with competent authorities, e.g. GAFI, IDA; and • Handling bank transactions e.g. payments, remittances, clearance.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in commerce
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 2009
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
WOLFSBERG, ICC & BAFT TRADE FINANCE PRINCIPLES
2019Certified Treasury Professional
ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS·2014