Bashar Al Rashdi
Muscat
Summary
Banking and Financial Sciences graduate with hands-on experience in central operations, payment investigations, fraud detection, and GL reconciliation. Proficient in core banking systems and MIS reporting, with proven ability to collaborate with global correspondent banks. Recognised for enhancing payment SLA, streamlining reconciliation processes, and contributing to operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Payments Investigation
Sohar International Bank
06.2025 - Current
- Resolved fraud incidents and led payment investigations, improving SLA for RFI responses to a maximum of 3 days.
- Took charge of the Payment Investigation Unit during team absence, ensuring continuity and operational integrity.
- Reconciled inward funds from Nostro accounts using MT messages, strengthening the accuracy of financial records.
- Prepared and presented daily MIS reports to COO and senior executives, enabling data-driven decisions.
- Enhanced communication with correspondent banks, ensuring timely resolution of payment issues.
- Nominated for the annual recognition award for outstanding contributions
Operations Trainee
Sohar International Bank
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained reconciliation of incoming Nostro funds through GL accounts and RFI follow-ups.
- Verified corporate account openings and managed signature verifications as per bank standards.
- Processed account openings and user activations (Islamic & conventional), updated client data in WPS.
Manahil Alizz Internship Program
Alizz Islamic Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Actively participated in a 2-month Manahil Alizz internship program offered by Alizz Islamic Bank.
- Honed skills through rotation across wealth management, mid-corporate, treasury, and human capital departments.
- Gained exposure to core banking operations and client relationship management.
Summer Intern
Task Energy Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Configured employee laptops and performed inventory data entry for IT equipment.
- Supported IT operations and contributed to smooth daily workflows.
Education
BSc. - Banking and Financial Sciences
Oman College of Management and Technology
01.2025
Skills
- Banking Systems: SWIFT Alliance
- Banking Systems: Finacle
- Banking Systems: MP Clear
- Banking Systems: Payment Safe
- Microsoft Office: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Microsoft Office: PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office: Word
- Reconciliation & GL Management
- Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
- Robotic Process Automation (Introductory)
Websites
Certification
- Corporate Financial Statement Analysis by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Financial Modelling and Forecasting Financial Statements
- Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Introducing Robotic Process Automation
Extra-Curricular Activities
Peer Tutor, Selected by the Department of Administrative & Financial Sciences to tutor Microeconomics and Financial Statement Analysis., Strengthened leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Timeline
Payments Investigation
Sohar International Bank
06.2025 - Current
Operations Trainee
Sohar International Bank
02.2025 - 07.2025
Manahil Alizz Internship Program
Alizz Islamic Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Intern
Task Energy Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
BSc. - Banking and Financial Sciences
Oman College of Management and Technology