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Amjad HijaziAH

Amjad Hijazi

Management and Financial Consultancy

€750/day
Dubai, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Amjad

A seasonal C-Level banker who led Business Banking, Operations, and Retail Banking, in both Islamic and Conventional Banks. Witnessed and practiced the rapid progression of the modern banking industry from manual record-keeping to state-of-art technology-driven processes (Fintech). Has led and participated in several major business initiatives.

Has an appetite to take up challenging tasks, and is a change catalyst

Proficient at maintaining a cordial relationship with customers, resourceful at strategic organizational planning and man-management. Effective communicator with management skills & strong analytical, problem-solving abilities. Participated as a speaker on banking industry topics at regional conferences.

KEY ROLES
• CEO
• MD
• Chief Business Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• AGM Islamic Banking
• AVP, Business Strategies and Tactics
REGIONAL EXPERTISE
• Jordan: 13 Years
• Saudi Arabia: 7 Years
• Qatar: 6 Years
• UAE: 4 Years
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km), Abu Dhabi (up to 100km), Sharjah (up to 100km), Ajman (up to 100km), Ras al-Khaimah (up to 100km)

Experience

  • Dar Almashwrah Management Consultancies
    Founder & Managing Director
    November 2022 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
  • Military Credit Fund
    CEO / General Manager
    December 2019 - December 2021 (2 years)
    Amman, Jordan
    Military Credit Fund (MCF) is a specialized bank aimed at offering banking products and services to the personnel of the Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Hashimite Kingdome of Jordan.  Reports to the Board of Directors (Headed by Jordanian Armed Forces Chief of Staff).  Heads the leadership team to oversee the fund's functions including: 1. Strategy & Business Development 2. Finance & Treasury 3. Operations and Administration 4. Risk Management 5. Corporate Communications 6. Delivery Channels  Formation of the Fund's 5 years strategy, and the execution of the yearly business and operating plans.  Consciously strive to upgrade and modernize the services of the fund.  Ensures adequate Internal Control and Quality Assurance measures.  Communicate and interact and with external stakeholders.  Guide and lead the Digital Transformation effort  Achievements include: o YoY bottom-line growth of 15% o Overall finance portfolio growth of 23% o Lead arrange USD 570 million syndicated bank loans for the Military Housing Fund o Achieving USD 70 Million growth in deposits in 6 months o Participate in Launching state-wide "Brothers-in-Arms" program (Refaq Al Selah), lead by HRH the Crown Prince. o Introducing of 3 Investment-Profit-Sharing products o Launching 2 new personal finance products o Introducing e-Finance on Mobile Banking Platform o Building an in-house workflow system. o Upgrading the Core Banking System
  • Finance House
    Group Chief Operating Officer
    March 2015 - August 2017 (2 years and 5 months)
    United Arab Emirates
    Co-leading a Fintech transformation.
    - Islamic & Conventional lending
    - Insurance
    - Brokerage
    - Investment Banking.  Reports to the Chairman of the Board, and oversee the following group functions: o Operations o Information Technology o Enterprise PMO o Policies, Procedures, and Process Reengineering o Internal Control and Quality Assurance o Strategy Office  Member of: o Board Audit and Risk Committee o Executive Committee o ALM Committee  Achievements include: o Leading the formulation and implementation of a Fintech roadmap o Upgrading the Core Banking System o Implementation of BPM, MW, EDMS, Decision Engine and Dash Boarding solutions o Formulating perpetual 3 years group strategy o Designing and implementation of a group-wide performance evaluation system o Introducing balance scorecards for individual units o Streamlining key operational processes o Redefining the structure and methodology of Policy and Procedures documentation.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts
    Yarmouk University
    1990
    BA, Finance & Banking

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