Fakher ZIEN EDDIN (CFA, MSC)

Fakher ZIEN EDDIN has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Fakher is currently working as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Kore Outdoor, where they manage cross-functional forecasting and budgeting processes, analyzes key performance drivers, and automates reports for data-driven decision making. Prior to this, they served as a Financial Controller at ALT 5 Sigma, where they designed and implemented internal processes for financial management and reporting. Fakher also worked as an Assistant Financial Controller at PIPE & PILING SUPPLIES LTD., where they guided the accounting team and prepared consolidated financial statements for the group companies.

Before transitioning into finance, Fakher held positions in the banking sector. Fakher worked at CIBC as a Corporate Credit Quality Assurance Analyst, where they evaluated lending files and implemented new employee share purchase plans. Fakher also served as the Head of Credit Risk Analysis Unit at Bank Al-Sharq, overseeing a team and conducting stress tests on the lending portfolio. Additionally, Fakher has experience as a Chief Financial Officer at NTC - National Training Center, where they managed financial support and led the forecasting and budgeting process.

Earlier in their career, Fakher worked as a Corporate Relationship Manager at Banque Libano-Française and Bank Al-Sharq. Fakher also gained technical skills as a Java Developer at BFI GROUP. Throughout their career, Fakher has demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Fakher holds a CFA designation and an MSC degree.

Fakher Zien Eddin (CFA, MSC) holds a Master's Degree in Banque, Finance et Negoce International from Université de Bordeaux, which was completed in 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Damascus University in 2005. In terms of additional certifications, Fakher has obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder designation from the CFA Institute in October 2018. Fakher also holds certifications such as the Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) from Sun Microsystems, achieved in April 2004, and the Master CIW Web Designer certification from Certification Partners, acquired in May 2005. In September 2019, Fakher completed the Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics course at Udemy.