Walaa Hassan
About Walaa Hassan
Walaa Hassan serves as the Senior Delegated General Manager of Investment Risk at Banque Misr, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in risk management and a strong educational background, she has held various key positions in the banking sector, including a significant role in launching retail banking services in Egypt.
Current Role at Banque Misr
Walaa Hassan serves as the Senior Delegated General Manager of Investment Risk at Banque Misr, a position held since 2018. In this role, she oversees investment risk management strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include assessing investment portfolios and implementing risk management policies to safeguard the bank's financial interests. This position builds on her extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly in risk management.
Previous Experience at Banque Misr
Walaa Hassan has held multiple roles at Banque Misr, contributing to the risk division from 2010 to 2021. She began as the Post Approval Head from 2010 to 2012, followed by her tenure as Head of Policy & Procedures Risk Management from 2011 to 2013. Most notably, she served as Head of Investment Risk from 2013 to 2021, where she developed and implemented risk management frameworks. Her experience at Banque Misr highlights her expertise in managing investment risk and developing policies.
Career at Citi
Walaa Hassan worked at Citi from 2001 to 2008, where she held several key positions. She started as a Cards Assessment Team Leader, progressing to Head of Cards Policy from 2008 to 2010, and served as Operations Manager from 2005 to 2008. During her time at Citi, she played a significant role in shaping card policies and managing operations, contributing to the bank's overall risk management strategies.
Educational Background
Walaa Hassan studied at Helwan University in Cairo, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade from 1997 to 2000. She furthered her education at Harvard University, completing the Leader Speaks program. Additionally, she has been studying Corporate Valuation and Capital Restructuring at Marcusavens since 2016. This educational foundation supports her extensive expertise in investment and risk management.
Skills and Expertise
Walaa Hassan possesses strong analytical skills and a broad skill set in banking, particularly in credit risk and operations. Her expertise includes banking portfolio management, investment strategies, and risk management policies and procedures. Known for her commercially attuned mindset, she focuses on delivering results and ensuring effective risk management within the financial sector.