Ralf Kassab
Business Analysis Officer at The World Bank Group
- Role
- IT Officer - Business Analysis at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ralf Kassab
Financial technology-focused Business Analyst poised to enhance data-driven decision making and project management methodologies, with a focus on designing and implementing cutting-edge treasury IT solutions including fixed income, derivatives, FX, workflows, reports, through agile product delivery. Expert in aligning business strategies with technological advancements, fostering cross-functional relationships, and conducting comprehensive data analysis.
Experience
IT Officer - Business Analysis
Jul 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Led Business Analysis: Spearheaded the World Bank Group’s blockchain bond issuance (Bond-i), collaborating with teams & external partners like Microsoft to ensure successful delivery & trading.Trading Platform Replacement: Served as Lead Business Analyst for the bank treasury’s transition to Murex on the Notes Issuance/Trade Capture & Bloomberg Interface streams, enhancing trading efficiency.Product Owner: Acted as lead business analyst for the PEGA capital markets workflow system development, presenting technology solutions to streamline processes.Subject Matter Expert: Provided expertise in front office & trade capture across multiple systems/platforms, leading production support & driving critical upgrades & system enhancements while providing guidance & technical oversight for efficient delivery & high-quality outcomes.Stakeholder Management: Managed communication with stakeholders & vendors to align development timelines with project schedules for seamless execution.Documentation: Created Business Requirements & Functional Specifications for system upgrades, establishing a foundation for success.Project Scoping & Design: Directed design sessions for Trade Capture & workflow systems, defining requirements, user stories, & acceptance criteria to drive program needs, feasibility.Reporting & Analysis: Developed reporting requirements for trade data, optimizing data-driven decision-making.Testing Oversight: Created test case suites with thousands of automated & manually executed tests to streamline regression & validation testing, ensuring system integrity.Process Flow Design: Designed business process flows, facilitating critical discussions & guiding project direction.Technical Support & QA: Provided technical assistance & troubleshooting for efficient technology integration.Collaboration: Advanced collaboration, training & knowledge sharing, to promote cooperation & learning while ensuring regular stakeholder reporting.
Education
ESA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2010 — 2012
American University of Beirut
Bachelor's degree, Economics
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