1. B E D W I N G . T A W N Y
Ardeh Main Road, Zgharta, Lebanon
Mobile +961 3 060117, Email bedwintawny@gmail.com
Former Mayor of Ardeh Municipality
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Attain a leading position in the banking and finance sector and use all the knowledge and skills acquired throughout my
work and educational experience to contribute to the growth and success of the firm.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Royal Forex Trading SAL – Associate Director, Corporate Hedging March 16 – Present
 Protecting a firm's exposure to foreign exchange risk. The process is managed by maximizing forex
income and minimizing costs.
 Improving the overall customer relationship, delivering reliable administrative support and customer
service
 Meet with clients to discuss financial goals, investment timelines and risk tolerance.
 Must constantly monitor the markets and economy and evaluate how changes in finances can affect
taxes and client situations.
 Finding out what information, products or services the customer requires to meet his/her needs,
providing clear, accurate and relevant information
 Maintaining a strong working knowledge of client portfolios / products with the company
 Resolving customers’ queries within agreed authority
 Producing file notes after any client meetings, summarizing any additional actions required, including
follow-up calls
 Contributing to the development of new products and services, based on customer feedback
 Sales activity planning, including reviewing existing customer files to identify sales opportunities
 Undertaking commercial negotiations
 Managing new business pitches
 Compliance with legal requirements, industry regulations, organizational policies and professional codes
Aksys Capital SAL – Senior Financial Dealer - Sales Trader June 08 – Oct 15
 Conducting market research and analysis Beirut, Lebanon
 Writing market reports covering latest international economic news
 Carrying out regular economic monitor through macroeconomic indicators
 Offering consultancy advice and managing accounts for clients
 Realizing large volume of trades (up to 500 lots/leg) on:
- Forex: MetaTrader & Squared Trader (currencies, commodities, and CFDs)
- Futures & Options: JTrader, STAR, SaxoTrader, BSI
- US Equities & Options: ChoiceTrade, Pinnacle Financials
- European, Asian, & Lebanese Equities & Options: EFG Hermes, Byblos Bank… via the phone & email
 Conducting fundamental and technical analysis on several underlying instruments, following market trends and
reviewing market price movements
BLC Bank – Rotational Programs November 05
 Cash desk: Realizing deposit and withdrawing operations Mina Branch, Lebanon
 Customer service: Managing customers’ accounts as well as inquiries and complaints
Byblos Bank – Training Program September 04
 Assisting in several seminars conducted by Heads of departments Beirut, Lebanon

2. EDUCATION
Notre Dame University (NDU) Spring 07
Masters of Business Administration – emphasis in Finance, GPA 3.63 Keserwan, Lebanon
Notre Dame University (NDU) Fall 04
Bachelor of Business Administration – emphasis in Banking & Finance Keserwan, Lebanon
Magna Cum Laude (High Distinction), cumulative GPA 3.66
Relevant courses :
- Principles of Financial Management, Financial Institutions & Markets, Fundamentals of Investments, Financial Reporting,
Corporate Financial Analysis in a Global Environment, Financial Management, Derivatives, Investment & Portfolio Analysis
North Lebanon College June 00
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Science, Biology Emphasis Zgharta, Lebanon
Languages and Computer skills
 Arabic (Native), English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
 Microsoft Office, Internet
 Bloomberg and Reuters Terminal
Hobbies
 Hiking & hunting
 Reading