Rida Halim
Summary
Accomplished Project Director with a proven track record at Moody's Analytics, adept in project and risk management. Spearheaded high-impact projects, enhancing risk management frameworks for global and regional banks. Renowned for exceptional team leadership and project and scope management, consistently achieving project success and stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in information technology management and fostering stakeholder relationships, significantly improving project outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
Moody's Analytics
12.2007 - Current
- Orchestrated wide range of risk management related projects for global and regional banks, covering areas like Asset and Liability Management, Liquidity Risk, Limits Management, and Performance Management. These projects were based on the implementation of Moody's solutions like RiskConfidence and RiskAuthority.
- Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, estimates and supporting materials.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers business and technology teams.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the projects.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery of products or services required for project success.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
Risk Manager
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Investigated limit excesses in terms of sensitivities, value at risk and marginal expected shortfalls by currency and time bucket and identified trades causing large variations in the portfolio’s market risk.
- Modeled complex trades by replication into simple securities with known risk profiles for capture in Summit.
- Generated market risk reports for the senior management of the Treasury risk committee. The key recommendations were used by the Treasury for optimisation of the portfolio.
- Developed strong relations with key stakeholders involved in the Treasury activities of the bank.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini, Financial Services Division
04.1998 - 07.2005
- Designed and validated an asset and liability management system for the financial department of a French Financial Institution.
- Analysed the impact of the International Financial Reporting Standards on the financial reporting, controlling processes and information systems of a French Bank, and coordinated implementation of the solution with client and solution vendor.
- Involved in the audit of the business processes and information systems of two Egyptian Banks in the context of two potential acquisitions by a French Bank.
- Designed a business continuity plan for the French private banking and life insurance branches of a German Bank. Identified all business processes and assessed their criticality, their associated level of risk, and built contingency scenarios.
Internal Auditor
Societe Generale
09.1997 - 02.1998
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments by analyzing internal controls and processes in retail network.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
London Business School
London06-2006
Master of Engineering - Applied Mathematics
CentraleSupelec
Paris06-1997
Skills
- Banking and Financial Services
- Risk management
- Balance Sheet Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- Project management
- Scope management
- Schedule management
- Team leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Information technology management
- Vendor selection
- Agreement negotiation
Certification
Project Management Professional (from Project Management Institute)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Director
Moody's Analytics
12.2007 - Current
Risk Manager
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development
08.2006 - 09.2007
Senior Consultant
Capgemini, Financial Services Division
04.1998 - 07.2005
Internal Auditor
Societe Generale
09.1997 - 02.1998
Master of Science - Finance
London Business School
Master of Engineering - Applied Mathematics
CentraleSupelec
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