Omar El Harit
About Omar El Harit
Omar El Harit serves as the Regional Head of Trading & Structuring Client Services for APAC at Murex, where he focuses on digitization and process optimization in capital markets. With extensive experience in client services and regulatory compliance, he has held various roles at Murex and Crédit Agricole CIB since 2006.
Current Role at Murex
Omar El Harit serves as the Regional Head of Trading & Structuring Client Services for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Murex. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing operations in Singapore. In this role, he focuses on enhancing client services in the Front Office, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the capital markets.
Previous Experience at Murex
Omar El Harit has an extensive history with Murex, where he worked from 2008 to 2015. He began as a Consultant in Equity Derivatives Client Services for three years, followed by a two-year tenure as Sub-Team Lead. He then advanced to Head of Equity Derivatives Client Services, a position he held for two years. His work during this period was based in Singapore and focused on client service enhancement.
Experience at Crédit Agricole CIB
Prior to his time at Murex, Omar El Harit worked at Crédit Agricole CIB. He served as an EQD analyst for one year in Tokyo, Japan, and briefly as an Assistant Project Manager in Paris, France. His roles involved various aspects of equity derivatives and project management, contributing to his expertise in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Omar El Harit holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Lyon, which he completed from 2001 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in capital markets, particularly in digitization, process optimization, and developing valuation frameworks for regulatory solutions such as SIMM, FRTB, and XVA.
Leadership in Regulatory Initiatives
Omar El Harit leads the APAC IBOR reform solution initiative at Murex, focusing on regulatory compliance and market transition. His leadership in this area underscores his commitment to addressing industry challenges and enhancing the operational framework for capital markets in the region.