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Rami Ali

Senior Trade Finance Officer at Blom Bank Egypt

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Work 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 

    Skills

    • Banking
    • Team management
    • Teamwork

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • WOLFSBERG, ICC & BAFT TRADE FINANCE PRINCIPLES

      2019
    • Certified Treasury Professional

      ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS·2014
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