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Feras Bseiso

Senior Economist │ CFA Level 3 Candidiate
Amman

Summary

A highly qualified Senior Economist with 12+ years of professional experience, including five years in investment management, holding a Master's degree with merit from the University of Glasgow. Successfully cleared Level II of the CFA program and possess sound Python coding skills, specializing in time series forecasting and investment analysis.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer

Central Bank of Jordan
9 2023 - Current
  • Led the redesign of financial programs, resulting in an increase in corporate access to credit within Jordan. This initiative directly supported the central bank's mandate to stimulate economic growth and job creation
  • Leveraged input-output table analysis to identify key sectors with high growth potential and tailored financing programs to maximize impact on GDP and employment

Senior Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
11.2019 - 09.2023
  • Provided high-level economic consultation through writing many in-depth analytical reports on issues including stock market valuation, labor market frictions, competitiveness.
  • Authored and proofread economic reports on real sector analysis (annual, quarterly, monthly) in English and Arabic.
  • Promoted from Economist to Senior Economist within a short period.
  • Mentored and guided junior economists in their research and analysis

Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
01.2017 - 12.2017

• Developed economic forecasting models using EViews and Python.
• Assessed the impact of internal and external shocks on the economy through econometric modeling and scenario analysis.

Junior Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Performed global financial markets analysis on a daily and weekly basis
  • The resulting analysis was submitted to upper management to aid portfolio allocation decisions.

Junior Dealer/Trader

Central Bank of Jordan
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Traded and conducted FX, Money market and capital market transactions through the Reuters dealing system and the Bloomberg trading platform.
  • Played an active role with colleagues in managing the Foreign Reserves portfolio (USD 15 billion) which consists of money market and capital market instruments


Treasury Operations Associate

Arab Bank – Central Operations Unit
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Handled the execution of treasury deals (money market, capital market, FX) efficiently and in compliance with regulations.
  • Facilitated trade settlement and ensured adherence to internal policies and procedures.

International Investment Analyst

Housing Bank for Trade and Finance| Treasury Department
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Actively analyzed and traded international fixed-income instruments through the Bloomberg platform, while adhering to risk management guidelines.
  • Provided investment advice to bank management on portfolio asset allocation and actively identified lucrative investment opportunities

Education

CFA Level III Candidate -

CFA Institute
02.2025

MSc - Financial Forecasting and Investment, Advanced Econometrics

University of Glasgow

BA - Finance

University of Jordan

Skills

  • Macroeconomic Diagnostic Strong Expertise in all major economic sectors (real, monetary, fiscal, external)

  • Economic Modeling and Python Coding Gained and developed during my tenure at the Central Bank of Jordan's research department, specifically within the modelling division

  • Practical Investment Skills: Experienced in investment management from front-office roles and currently managing a USD 25,000 family US equity portfolio

Professional Development

Participated in several professional courses at international institutions like the IMF, World Bank, BIS, and Bundesbank in the areas of Advanced Econometrics (DSGE), Productivity and Competitiveness, Reserve Management and Macroeconomic stability.

Publications

  • Economic Growth in Jordan: Retrospect and Prospect, 2022, IMF Selected Issues No. 2022/022, 18-29
  • Estimating the Informal Economy in Jordan during 2002-2020, 2022, Central Bank of Jordan, Working Paper 07/22, Arabic

Timeline

Senior Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
11.2019 - 09.2023

Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
01.2017 - 12.2017

Junior Economist

Central Bank of Jordan
02.2016 - 12.2016

Junior Dealer/Trader

Central Bank of Jordan
08.2014 - 01.2016

Treasury Operations Associate

Arab Bank – Central Operations Unit
07.2012 - 07.2014

International Investment Analyst

Housing Bank for Trade and Finance| Treasury Department
07.2011 - 07.2012

Senior Officer

Central Bank of Jordan
9 2023 - Current

CFA Level III Candidate -

CFA Institute

MSc - Financial Forecasting and Investment, Advanced Econometrics

University of Glasgow

BA - Finance

University of Jordan

Feras BseisoSenior Economist │ CFA Level 3 Candidiate