Alaa Munir Qasim
SENIOR TREASURY, CUSTODY & INVESTMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Amman
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven banking professional with over 9 years of experience in Treasury Operations, Investment, Global Custody Services, and Bank Guarantees. Recently promoted to Senior Coordinator for successfully leading the implementation of a new Wealth Management system across multiple regions. Known for analytical thinking, effective communication, and operational coordination, with a proven ability to excel in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Currently seeking a new challenge within a progressive and global financial institution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Global Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Coordinator
Arab Bank
08.2024 - Current
- Execute and reconcile Money Market transactions, including term deposits, interbank placements, and loan settlements.
- Manage Foreign Exchange (FX) deals — spot, forward, swaps — ensuring accurate matching of trade confirmations with counterparties.
- Handle settlements for derivative products such as IRS, cross-currency swaps, options, and structured deposits, ensuring compliance with cut-off times and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the settlement of local and international securities (equities, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs) in global markets.
- Monitor nostro account balances across multiple currencies and regions to ensure sufficient liquidity for settlements.
- Reconcile daily cash flows, investigate unmatched or failed payments, and ensure accurate reporting of client positions and balances.
- Oversee client positions and balances to ensure accurate reconciliation and reporting.
- Actively participate in the implementation of a new Wealth Management System across multiple regions.
- Ensure compliance with SWIFT standards, FATCA, CRS, AML, and KYC regulations across multi-regional operations.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to streamline operational workflows, improve efficiency, and mitigate operational risks.
- Regions Covered: Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, UAE, Palestine, Iraq, Cayman Islands, and Europe
Global Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Coordinator
Arab Bank
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported the execution and settlement of FX, money market, and derivative transactions across multiple regions.
- Assisted in corporate actions processing and ensured timely settlement of securities transactions.
- Worked closely with global custodians and sub-custodians to resolve discrepancies and improve settlement accuracy.
- Collaborated with global custodians, depositories, and sub-custodians to resolve settlement discrepancies and exceptions efficiently.
- Supported the testing, migration, and reconciliation processes during the initial rollout of the new Wealth Management System
- Provided daily operational support for cross-border transactions, working closely with correspondent banks to ensure smooth settlements in 8+ regions
- Regions Covered: Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, UAE, Palestine, Iraq, Cayman Islands, and Europe
Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Specialist
Cairo Amman Bank
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Executed and reconciled a wide range of foreign exchange (FX) transactions, ensuring accurate confirmations and smooth settlements with counterparties.
- Managed money market operations, including placements and short-term deposits, while maintaining precise accounting and comprehensive reporting.
- Handled settlement and reconciliation processes for derivative products and fixed-income instruments, including bonds, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and regulatory frameworks.
- Recorded, verified, and processed all treasury transactions within the bank’s core accounting systems, maintaining exceptional data accuracy and audit readiness.
- Coordinated and supervised multi-currency settlement activities, liaising with internal teams, correspondent banks, and external custodians to ensure timely completion.
- Collaborated with the Department Head to achieve strategic objectives, supporting the implementation of new operational procedures, regulatory updates, and departmental projects.
- Ensured strict compliance with banking policies, local regulations, and international standards, mitigating operational, settlement and compliance risks.
Guarantee Officer
Cairo Amman Bank
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Issued and managed domestic and international bank guarantees as well as Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) for corporate clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
- Reviewed and evaluated guarantee wording, addressing ambiguities and resolving any inconsistencies to safeguard the bank’s legal and financial position.
- Ensured strict adherence to internal policies, branch SOPs, credit risk authorizations, and regulatory guidelines throughout the guarantee lifecycle.
- Verified issuance fees and commission calculations, performed reconciliations, and corrected discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
- Followed up on overdue fees and commissions, ensuring timely recovery in accordance with bank policies and client agreements.
Education
Diploma - Specialized Professional Program in Documentary Credit
Institute of Banking Studies
01.2017
Bachelor - Accounting
Applied Science University
01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Al Bairuni Secondary School
01.2010
Skills
- Global Custody Operations
- Cross-Border Trade Settlements
- Treasury & Investment Operations
- SWIFT Messaging & Trade Confirmations
- Wealth Management Systems Implementation
- Forex Market & Money Market
- Custody Procedures & Corporate Actions
- Advanced Excel & Financial Reporting
- Timeline & Process Management
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Fluent in English & Arabic
- MS Office Suite
Certification
- AI Fundamentals Certification — Data Camp | 2025-07
- Data Literacy Certification — Data Camp | 2025-06
- KYC, AML & CTF Certification — Thomson Reuters | 2022-06
- Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Certification — Thomson Reuters | 2022-06
- Information Security & Cyber Risk Management — Arab Bank | 2022-05
- Foreign Exchange Market Certification — Institute of Banking Studies | 2018
- Foreign Trade Finance & Bank Guarantees — Institute of Banking Studies | 2015
- CMA Candidate (Certified Management Accountant) — Morgan International | Amman (In Progress)
- Advanced Financial Analysis Using Excel — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh | 2014
- ICDL Certification
Timeline
Senior Global Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Coordinator
Arab Bank
08.2024 - Current
Global Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Coordinator
Arab Bank
08.2022 - 08.2024
Treasury Back Office & Custody Operations Specialist
Cairo Amman Bank
12.2017 - 08.2022
Guarantee Officer
Cairo Amman Bank
03.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor - Accounting
Applied Science University
High School Diploma - undefined
Al Bairuni Secondary School
Diploma - Specialized Professional Program in Documentary Credit
Institute of Banking Studies
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