Ahmed Bahamdain
CFA, FRM
Summary
Professional CFA charterholder and Certified FRM with an MSc in Corporate Finance and 10 years of experience in financial markets. Seeking to utilize my excellent analytical and technical skills and professional expertise to contribute in the success of a leading entity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Audit Committee Chairman
Desert Resorts Development Co
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee the integrity of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and audit processes.
- Lead evaluations of internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting standards.
- Facilitate communication between auditors, management, and the Board to ensure strategic alignment.
- Chair committee meetings, set agendas, and guide development of audit policies.
- Mentor committee members, enhancing audit expertise and professional development.
Audit and Risk Committee Chairman
Smart Marinas Company For Development & Management
10.2023 - Current
- Lead financial oversight and risk management, ensuring compliance and asset protection.
- Coordinate thorough audits with external auditors and guide risk mitigation strategies.
- Chair committee meetings, set agendas, and update procedures in line with new regulations.
- Mentor committee members, promoting a culture of ethics and continuous improvement.
Audit and Risk Committee Member
Saudi Technology Development And Investment Co
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee financial practices and risk management to ensure compliance and integrity.
- Collaborate with external auditors, and lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts.
- Advise the Board on strategic risk management and audit outcomes.
Senior Vice President (Head of Treasury Reporting)
Public Investment Fund, Treasury
9 2021 - Current
- Lead the Treasury Reporting Section, managing a team of six to oversee cash positions, liquidity forecasts, and report to management and board committees.
- Handle daily cash management, invest excess funds in various money market instruments, and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
- Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems, and participate in division-wide initiatives to enhance the finance operating model.
- Manage fixed income and loans portfolios, assess monetization opportunities, and oversee various risks including market, credit, and interest rate risks.
- Support the head of treasury in formulating both short-term and long-term investment strategies.
Senior Associate (Head of Treasury Reporting)
Public Investment Fund, Treasury
9 2019 - 9 2021
Money Market and Investment Dealer
The Saudi British Bank, Treasury
01.2017 - 09.2019
Treasury Risk Advisor
The Saudi British Bank, Treasury
09.2013 - 12.2016
Education
MSc - Corporate Finance
ICMA Centre At University of Reading
Reading, UK 10.2012 - 05.2013
BSc - Finance And Investment Banking
ICMA Centre At University of Reading
Reading, UK 10.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Financial Modeling
Derivatives
Fixed Income
Money Market
Financial Risk Mangement
Investment
Team Managment
Project Mangment
Certification
Certificate in Company Direction (IoD)
Timeline
Audit Committee Chairman
Desert Resorts Development Co
10.2023 - Current
Audit and Risk Committee Chairman
Smart Marinas Company For Development & Management
10.2023 - Current
Audit and Risk Committee Member
Saudi Technology Development And Investment Co
05.2023 - Current
Certificate in Company Direction (IoD)
10-2022
Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
02-2019
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder
08-2017
Money Market and Investment Dealer
The Saudi British Bank, Treasury
01.2017 - 09.2019
Treasury Risk Advisor
The Saudi British Bank, Treasury
09.2013 - 12.2016
MSc - Corporate Finance
ICMA Centre At University of Reading
10.2012 - 05.2013
BSc - Finance And Investment Banking
ICMA Centre At University of Reading
10.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Vice President (Head of Treasury Reporting)
Public Investment Fund, Treasury
9 2021 - Current
Senior Associate (Head of Treasury Reporting)
Public Investment Fund, Treasury
9 2019 - 9 2021