Alia Moubayed
About Alia Moubayed
Alia Moubayed is the Managing Director and MENA & Pakistan Chief Economist at Jefferies, with a rich background in macroeconomics, public policy, and business development.
Managing Director at Jefferies
Alia Moubayed currently holds the position of Managing Director at Jefferies. In this role since 2018, she focuses on leading strategic initiatives and guiding the company's direction. Moubayed also serves as the MENA & Pakistan Chief Economist, where she is responsible for Fixed Income Strategy. Her role at Jefferies leverages her extensive experience and skills in macroeconomics, public policy, and business development.
Director of Geo-economics and Strategy at IISS
Before joining Jefferies, Alia Moubayed worked at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. From 2017 to 2018, she served as the Director of Geo-economics and Strategy. In this capacity, she contributed to strategic discussions and policy analysis, focusing on integrating economic and geopolitical considerations into strategic decision-making processes.
Head of Research for MENA at Barclays Investment Bank
Alia Moubayed has a significant history with Barclays Investment Bank, where she served as Director and Head of Research for the Middle East and North Africa from 2008 to 2017. During her nine-year tenure, Moubayed led multiple research initiatives, providing in-depth economic analyses and insights specific to the MENA region. Her role was pivotal in shaping the bank's regional strategy and informing investment decisions.
Senior Economist at The World Bank
From 2002 to 2008, Alia Moubayed held the role of Senior Economist at The World Bank in Washington, D.C. Her responsibilities included analyzing economic policies, developing strategic frameworks, and contributing to resource allocation decisions. This role allowed her to refine her expertise in macroeconomics and public policy, further establishing her as a key figure in economic development sectors.
Academic and Professional Background
Alia Moubayed has a comprehensive educational and professional background. She earned her BA in Economics (1991-1994) and MBA in Finance (1994-1997) from the American University of Beirut. She also holds a Diplome in Public Administration from the Ecole nationale d'Administration (1997-1999). Early in her career, she held various significant roles, including Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Trade in Lebanon (1999-2001) and Managing Director of the Economic and Social Fund for Development at the Council for Development and Reconstruction in Lebanon (2001-2002). Her career roots also trace back to Banque du Liban, where she was Chef de Service from 1995 to 2001.