Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Bryan Ahmed

Bryan Ahmed

Malmo

Summary

As an International Business Development Manager with over 14 years of experience in various industries, including investment, marine, international trading (oil and gas and food commodities), and food and beverage, I am skilled in driving business growth and development on a global scale. With strong communication skills, empathy, and leadership abilities, I am able to effectively navigate complex business challenges and build meaningful relationships with clients and partners. Looking to leverage my diverse industry experience and skillset to drive results in a new role

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Trade Finance Consultant

Euro Exim Bank
12.2022 - Current

- Structuring trade finance for clients across various sectors through arrangement of financial instruments for and for clients.
-Negotiating financial terms.
-Arranging acceptable terms, and closing transactions between confirmed customers; specifically Trade finance instruments, (issuing letters of credit, factoring,
export credit and insurance, SBLC etc.
- Assisting the clients to navigate through the options the bank offers and help them choosing what suits their needs best.

Financial Services Advisor

The Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan
10.2021 - Current
  • Advise the Advisor to the president on financial and business-related policy issues, including economic and trade.
  • Analayse and interpret economic data to provide strategic recommendations
  • Maintain relationships with key figures in the financial and business sectors, including investors, executives, and industry leaders.
  • Attend meetings and events for the Advisor represent the interest of his office/state at various financial and business-related gatherings.

Co-Founder

B Capital Ventures
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit, and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Conducted targeted market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.

Director of Business Development

Nablus Mejeri
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients (ICA, COOP, and City Gross) for both private-label and selling company's products centrally to be distributed across all the branches.
  • Introduced Franchise concept to be expanded across Europe to promote locally produced cheese
  • Established, informed and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.

Senior Loan Consultant

AMERICA 2030
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Advised clients on mortgage, education, and personal loans.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.

International Expansion Manager

Fogarolli
03.2019 - 10.2019

Plan and execute international roll-out of Fogarolli

Identify markets, and opportunities, plan the roll-out

Prioritize markets and develop go-to-market strategies

Established relevant partnerships

Proud of achieving the following
1- Securing the very first franchise for the company in Malmo
2-successfully negotiated and introduced three franchisees in Malmo during the first 4 month
3- Helped to secure the first two franchisees in Denmark
4- Negotiated an agreement with one of the largest event organizers in Europe based in Germany to cover their festivals every year

Education

MBA - Banking, Corporate, Finance And Securities

Robert Kennedy College , Switzerland, Zurich
10.2012

Skills

  • Trade Finance
  • Investment Opportunity Identification
  • Portfolio Management
  • Investment Allocations
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Customer Service
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Legal Interpretation and Adaptation

Certification

  • AAOIFI code of ethics ( Islamic Finance)
  • Introduction to Shariah Governance standard to UAECB
  • Islamic Fintech 101 Master Class Blockchain and Crypto Assets

Languages

English, Arabic
Native language

Timeline

Trade Finance Consultant - Euro Exim Bank
12.2022 - Current
Financial Services Advisor - The Presidency of the Republic of South Sudan
10.2021 - Current
Co-Founder - B Capital Ventures
08.2020 - Current
International Expansion Manager - Fogarolli
03.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Loan Consultant - AMERICA 2030
11.2018 - 02.2020
Director of Business Development - Nablus Mejeri
05.2018 - 06.2020
Robert Kennedy College - MBA, Banking, Corporate, Finance And Securities
Bryan Ahmed