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Walid Shaar is a seasoned executive with a strong background in leadership, sales, and management. As an Economic Researcher and Business Development expert at Union of Investment Companies, he has successfully maintained high client satisfaction rates and identified new business opportunities. His expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, and anti-money laundering has been instrumental in driving growth and customer retention. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from Beirut Arab University, Walid brings a unique perspective to his work, informed by his research on the impact of money laundering on economies and societies.

Credentials

  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
    Coursera
    Jun, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS)
    ACAMS
    Nov, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • Acams
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    Jun, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • Lebanese Banking Regulations
    -
    Mar, 2015
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Economic Researcher and Business Development
      • Aug 2021 - Present
      • Kuwait

    • Lebanon
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Development
      • Dec 2013 - Jan 2021

    • Business Development/Personal Banker
      • Dec 2013 - Sep 2020

      - Maintained high client satisfaction rate and retention. - Keeping abreast of changes in the marketplace and analyzing competitor activities. - Keeping accurate records and statistical information of all clients. - Performed market research to identify the potential new business, making sure all sales opportunities are fully explored and captured. - Working closely with small and medium sized businesses, identifying their needs and matching them with offered products to achieve higher customer retention rate. - Create customized solutions using extensive knowledge of the bank’s products to generate new business with large corporations and High Net Worth individuals. - Managed customer portfolio, serviced relationships, and cross-sold financial products to acquire 100% of customer’s business. - Reviewed existing contracts looking for growth opportunities. - Developed sales and marketing plans, and prepared sales pitches and presentations. - Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service. - Analyzed financial records and created monthly and quarterly reports for executive management.

  • Cyberia Lebanon
    • Hamra, Lebanon
    • Account Manager
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
      • Hamra, Lebanon

    • sales and marketing consultant
      • 2010 - 2012

    • Head Teller
      • Jun 2007 - Jan 2011
      • Lebanon

Education

  • 2017 - 2021
    Beirut Arab University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science
  • 2017 - 2021
    Beirut Arab University
    Phd, Political Sciences and International Relations
  • 2014 - 2015
    Beirut Arab University
    Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs
  • 2002 - 2006
    Lebanese University - Faculty of Sciences
    Bachelor's degree, Political and Administrative Sciences

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