Victor Hamoush

victor hamoush

Consultant at the World Bank

Lebanon

Bio Summary

Accomplished and performance-driven professional with extensive experience in consultancy, finance management, and business development. Solid history of success in directing projects from start to end, managing organisation development operations and providing administrative support. Instrumental in leading successful projects, developing and executing strategic business plan and control structures for projects, and ensuring timely delivery under budgetary constraints. Extensive grasp of the legal framework of derivatives markets in the MENAT and CEMAC regions. Expertise in developing and executing strategic business plans and conducting financial analysis to meet business requirements. Adept at identifying and securing new business opportunities, improving operational efficiencies, and resolving potential issues. Proficient in financial instruments across assets - FX, rates, derivatives and hedge funds.

Employment History

BSL BANK

Head Of Business Development

BSL BANK

January 2018 - present

Beirut, Lebanon

Acted as Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) member to lead different activities and achieve shared visions and goals. Ensured supervising submission of credit facilities for SMEs based on macro and financial analysis ...see more

The World Bank Group

Consultant

The World Bank Group

January 2017 - present

Beirut, Lebanon

Review and assess effectively early stage financing ecosystem in Iraq and the possibility of developing the PE/VC industry, including identification of the legal, regulatory, supervisory, and business environment impediments ...see more

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Head Of Cross Asset Flow Desk

First Abu Dhabi Bank

January 2015 - December 2017

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Treasury and Global Markets Built robust interdepartmental relationship, including F/O, B/O, operations, wealth management, and wholesale banking by planning and executing new trading and operations processes to increase eff ...see more

Alternate Horizon

Founding Partner

Alternate Horizon

January 2012 - September 2015

Beirut, Lebanon

● Developed investment strategies and portfolio construction to ensure inline flow of work. ● Worked in close collaboration with other team members to generate, structure and negotiate a solid and well-balanced ...see more

ING Bank

Director Head Of MENA Region

ING Bank

January 2005 - December 2011

London, UK

Greece and Turkey on FX, Fixed Income and Commodities | FCA Investment advisor Spearheaded a team, set objectives, monitored risk, maintained group dynamics, coordinated ING's business strategy in the region with different de ...see more

Commerzbank

Head Of MENA Region On FX And Interest Rate Derivatives

Commerzbank

January 2003 - December 2004

London, UK

Created investment strategies on interest rate derivatives / structured products (CRANs, etc.) to institutional clients in the MENA region and Greece. Advised clients on market strategy across multiple asset classes.

Nomura

Co-Head MENA Region

Nomura

September 2001 - November 2002

London, UK


HSBC

Associate

HSBC

September 1998 - July 2001

Paris, France

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Review and assess effectively early stage financing ecosystem in Iraq and the possibility of developing the PE/VC industry, including identification of the legal, regulatory, supervisory, and business environment impediments to the development of this industry, and formulate policy recommendation

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Finance


Project Description:
Ensure a full analysis of the development of financial markets in the CEMAC region by studying the macro and regulatory frameworks as well as the analysis of the demand and supply sides with the means to enhance performance

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Finance


Project Description:
Review a study on the development of capital markets and SME financing in Lebanon. Performed detail analysis of the macroeconomic, fiscal and geopolitical situation as well as the legal framework to achieve desired outcomes.

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Finance

Education

Master's in Political Science

The George Washington University

2018

Master's in Finance

ESCP Business School

1998

Language Skills

Country Experience

Cameroon France Gabon Iraq Lebanon United Arab Emirates United Kingdom

Skills

Business

Asset Management,

Business Planning,

Corporate Development,

Growth Strategy,

Strategic Management

Finance

Budgeting,

Derivatives,

Investment Strategy