Tamer Abu Alam
About Tamer Abu Alam
Tamer Abu Alam is the Head of Trade Finance Operations at Banque Misr, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in trade finance, having held senior positions at various banks in Egypt and the UAE, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Mashreq Bank.
Current Role at Banque Misr
Tamer Abu Alam serves as the Head of Trade Finance Operations at Banque Misr. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing the trade finance division in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt. His responsibilities include managing trade finance products and services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operational processes within the department.
Previous Experience in Trade Finance
Prior to his current role, Tamer Abu Alam worked at Banque Misr as the Senior Deputy General Manager of Trade Finance Operations for a brief period in 2019. Before that, he spent seven years as the Trade Finance Senior Manager at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egypt from 2012 to 2019. His career in trade finance began at Mashreq Bank, where he was the Trade Finance Team Leader from 1997 to 2012, accumulating extensive experience in the field.
Early Career in Trade Finance
Tamer Abu Alam began his career in trade finance at Société Générale, where he worked as a Trade Finance Officer from 1995 to 1997 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. This role provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in trade finance operations, which he built upon in subsequent positions.
Educational Background in Accounting
Tamer Abu Alam earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Cairo University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary financial knowledge and analytical skills relevant to his roles in trade finance.