MUSTAFA SROUR
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Transformation leader with deep banking and fintech advisory experience, guiding digital roadmaps, core systems modernisation, and enterprise change for financial institutions. Known for aligning executive teams, managing technology budgets, and strengthening cybersecurity, business continuity, and regulatory controls to support efficient, resilient operations.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director – Transformation & Advisory
BEEYOND TECH
Muscat
04.2021 - Current
- Bridged corporate strategy with modern technology solutions, accelerating clients' digital capabilities and enhancing market competitiveness.
- Led executive technology consultancy, delivering transformation strategies and digital solutions that enhanced operational performance for banks and financial institutions.
- Advised executive leadership on modernising legacy technology stacks and selecting enterprise software solutions, enabling streamlined operations and improved service delivery.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
OMAN ARAB BANK
Muscat
08.2000 - 04.2021
- Acted as the primary technology advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, presenting multi-year strategic transformation roadmaps and capital expenditure plans.
- Enterprise Transformation Leadership: Spearheaded the bank's long-term digital and technology transformation agenda for over two decades, evolving the institution from traditional operations into a modern digital banking leader.
- Modernised core banking infrastructure, internet banking channels, and business intelligence platforms to enhance policy efficiency and increase customer engagement.
- Optimised multi-million-dollar annual IT and transformation budgets, enabling lean operations and maximising returns on technology investments.
- Developed and directed networking safeguards, enterprise security frameworks, and regulatory compliance structures to secure sensitive financial assets.
- Business Continuity & Crisis Management: Directed enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), ensuring 24/7 operational resiliency across all banking channels.
Core Banking Administrator / Core Modernization Lead
ARAB BANK
Amman
12.1999 - 08.2000
- Executed implementation and deployment of Equation Core Banking System for Arab Bank in Amman, modernising legacy transaction processing to enhance operational capabilities.
- Resolved complex customer complaints and queries, providing solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Managed customer bank accounts, including opening, closing, and updating details to meet client needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with individual and business clients to enhance customer loyalty.
Head of Development
ARAB BANK
Sana'a
12.1992 - 12.1999
- Directed core software development team to build custom banking modules and restructure transaction workflows, enhancing system functionality.
- Managed a portfolio of development projects, prioritising tasks and allocating resources effectively.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials and campaigns for target markets.
- Implemented staff training schemes to achieve research team progression.
Senior Programmer / Developer
ARAB BANK
Amman
01.1984 - 11.1992
- Developed banking and financial applications, enhancing understanding of financial architecture.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
Al-Khawarizmi College
Amman, Jordan01-1982
Skills
- Enterprise transformation
- Stakeholder management
- Core banking systems
- Business Continuity Planning
- Enterprise architecture
- Core banking modernization
- Digital transformation
- Operational risk
- IT budget management
PERSONAL DETAILS & LANGUAGES
Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Flinkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmustafa-srour-6815b41a
Timeline
Managing Director – Transformation & Advisory
BEEYOND TECH
04.2021 - Current
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
OMAN ARAB BANK
08.2000 - 04.2021
Core Banking Administrator / Core Modernization Lead
ARAB BANK
12.1999 - 08.2000
Head of Development
ARAB BANK
12.1992 - 12.1999
Senior Programmer / Developer
ARAB BANK
01.1984 - 11.1992
Diploma - Computer Science
Al-Khawarizmi College