Wael Alashqar is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Head of Financial Institutions at United Arab Bank since September 2019. Prior to this role, Wael held the position of Executive Director for MENA Investment Banking at NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC from July 2018 to July 2019 and was the Head of Financial Institutions for MENA at Al Hilal Bank from November 2017 to May 2018. Wael's extensive background includes significant roles at First Abu Dhabi Bank as an Executive Director, Arab Bank Plc as a Manager in the Financial Institutions Group, and The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance as a Senior Relationship Manager for Financial Institutions. Wael commenced the career as a Senior Dealer and Broker with Global Traders for Financial Investments in Jordan. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Banking & Finance from the Institute of Banking Studies, a Primary Markets Certificate from the International Capital Market Association, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance from Jami'at Al-Yarmouk.
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