Ofer Ein Bar
About Ofer Ein Bar
Ofer Ein Bar serves as the Vice President of Business Development at WAVE BL and has extensive experience in the banking sector, including roles at HSBC and Bank Hapoalim. He has contributed to various digital banking innovations and currently mentors at the ITFA Martin Ashurst Trade Finance Mentoring Scheme.
Current Role at WAVE BL
Ofer Ein Bar serves as the Vice President of Business Development at WAVE BL since 2022. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's business operations and developing strategic partnerships. His expertise in financial services and digital banking contributes to WAVE BL's mission of enhancing trade finance through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Ofer Ein Bar worked at HSBC for a total of nine years, from 2000 to 2009, and later from 2009 to 2016. Initially, he served as a Relationship Manager, where he built strong client relationships. He then advanced to the position of Head of Payments and Cash Management, overseeing payment solutions and cash management services.
Experience at Bank Hapoalim
From 2016 to 2019, Ofer Ein Bar held the position of Head of Digital Banking Development in the Corporate Division at Bank Hapoalim. His responsibilities included leading initiatives to enhance digital banking services, focusing on improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Ofer Ein Bar has a diverse educational background. He studied Economics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 1991 to 1995. He is also pursuing Criminology Studies at Bar-Ilan University. Additionally, he is studying Business Administration and Management at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he is working towards a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) since 1998.
Mentorship at ITFA
Since 2022, Ofer Ein Bar has been involved with the ITFA Martin Ashurst Trade Finance Mentoring Scheme as a mentor. In this capacity, he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in trade finance with emerging professionals in the field, contributing to their development and understanding of industry practices.