Bader Alsaaed
Riyadh
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Senior Business Development Specialist with a proven track record in driving revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and optimizing business operations. Experienced in market analysis, client relationship management, and solution-based selling, with a strong focus on payment services and financial technology. Adept at identifying business opportunities, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer experience through tailored solutions. Skilled in negotiating high-value deals, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. A proactive problem-solver with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, committed to delivering sustainable business growth and innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Business Development Specialist
Gulf Payments Company
Riyadh
2024.09 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of payments services, ensuring compliance with business rules, policies, and standards.
- Mange relationship with payment service users and national central banks (NCBs), addressing challenges and enhancing customer experience.
- Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for system updates, ensuring compliance with operating procedures.
- Manage transaction fees, onboarding processes, and performance reporting for AFAQ services.
Core Application Support specialist
Alinma Bank
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Developed scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system performance
- Provided application support and maintenance for clients, troubleshooting any issues that arose
- Identified root causes of application errors and implemented solutions to prevent recurrence
Officer Core Banking System - BA
Banque Saudi Fransi
2022.02 - 2023.09
- Analyze requirements and identify gaps; managed to close high number of security findings within 5 months by 71% reduction achieved
- Mitigate security risks and manage technical difficulties
- Conduct process modelling between business lines and technical vendors
- Execute full life cycle software development
- Coordinate with solution providers and governance partners to ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met
The Banker Associate Program - Foundation level
Banque Saudi Fransi
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Built the understanding of the products, propositions and how they fit in the market place
- Gained wide banking knowledge to be able to implement the methods and practices required to run the business efficiently
- Built a financial and sustainable mindset to ensure all activities and services are delivering added value and working to stimulate economic growth
- Built a conceptual model to understand and overcome clients needs
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
King Saud University
2016.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Multi-tasking
- Programming Languages
- Jira Software
Accomplishments
- Tistahil Project of the year 2023 Award.
- Successful launch of CBS release 2.2B.
- Graduated with a Second Class honor degree.
Timeline
Senior Business Development Specialist
Gulf Payments Company
2024.09 - Current
Core Application Support specialist
Alinma Bank
2023.09 - 2024.09
Officer Core Banking System - BA
Banque Saudi Fransi
2022.02 - 2023.09
The Banker Associate Program - Foundation level
Banque Saudi Fransi
2021.08 - 2022.02
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
King Saud University
2016.01 - 2021.01