Dr. Fadi Mousallem
Summary:
Fadi Moussallem is a Banking and Finance Instructor and PhD candidate in Business Administration at Saint Joseph University (USJ), with a solid academic background in finance and hands-on banking experience, complemented by extensive professional training delivery for banks and financial institutions.
He brings practical exposure from his experience at SGBL Bank, combined with years of delivering applied training in banking operations, treasury-related processes, credit and lending workflows, financial reporting, and professional financial systems. His profile bridges banking practice and structured training, enabling him to translate complex financial concepts, systems, and transaction flows into clear, operational learning experiences.
Fadi has designed and delivered professional programs for academic institutions, banks, and training academies, including Qatar National Bank (QNB). He is recognized for his ability to align training content with real banking environments, internal controls, and operational best practices, ensuring immediate applicability for treasury teams, credit officers, operations staff, and PMO professionals.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, he delivers training effectively in multicultural and professional financial environments.
Relevant Experience:
Trainer & Instructor – Centre MINE, Lebanese University
Careers, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center | Ongoing
- Design and deliver finance and banking-related training programs, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance.
- Deliver applied workshops focused on banking processes, transaction flows, and financial decision-making, using real-world banking scenarios.
- Integrate practical case studies and system-based examples to bridge academic finance with professional banking environments.
- Collaborate with academic and professional partners to align training content with market and financial sector needs.
- Recognized for delivering structured, results-driven training that supports operational readiness and professional competence.
Instructor – Freddy Atallah Institute (IFA)
2025 – Present
- Deliver finance-focused courses including microeconomics, financial management, and applied banking concepts.
- Emphasize structured financial thinking, banking logic, and applied analysis in course delivery.
- Design learning materials aligned with professional financial standards and industry practices.
- Support student development through continuous assessment and applied learning methodologies.
Banking Experience – SGBL Bank
Lebanon | 2016 – 2018
- Supported daily banking and credit operations, including loan processing, documentation, and transaction monitoring.
- Worked closely with credit, operations, and back-office teams to ensure accurate execution of banking procedures.
- Gained hands-on exposure to loan lifecycle management, internal controls, compliance requirements, and operational risk.
- Developed practical banking knowledge that forms the foundation for professional training in treasury and lending operations.
Human Resources Specialist – Lebanese Council to Resist Violence Against Women (LECORVAW)
Tripoli, Lebanon | January 2021 – Present
- Manage HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and employee development.
- Design and deliver capacity-building workshops focused on professional effectiveness, communication, and performance management.
- Support senior management in organizational planning and operational efficiency initiatives.
Lab Manager – Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL), UNICEF Program
Lebanese University – Tripoli Branch | January 2020 – Present
- Manage operations of the UNICEF-supported innovation lab and coordinate multi-stakeholder training initiatives.
- Deliver workshops on financial literacy, business fundamentals, and operational decision-making.
- Contribute to program design, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring structured and measurable outcomes.
Academic Credentials:
PhD Candidate in Business Administration
Saint Joseph University (USJ), Beirut – In Progress
- Research focus: Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation, and Organizational Development.
- Investigating how innovation, human capital development, and financial literacy contribute to sustainable business performance.
- Actively engaged in designing research projects that bridge theory and practice, emphasizing entrepreneurial ecosystems and management effectiveness.
- Collaborating with academic supervisors and institutional partners to develop models for business education reform and innovation-led growth.
Master’s Degree in Finance
Lebanese University – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration | 2015 – 2018
- Specialized in Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, and Strategic Management.
- Conducted advanced studies in financial modeling, budgeting, and capital market behavior.
- Completed a research thesis focusing on financial decision-making and organizational sustainability.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Lebanese University – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration | 2013 – 2015
- Focused on Accounting, Banking Operations, and Financial Planning.
- Gained a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial reporting.
Professional Qualifications:
- Trainer and Instructor with extensive experience designing and delivering workshops in business management, entrepreneurship, human resources, finance, and AI integration across academic and professional settings.
- Proven expertise in curriculum design, instructional methodology, and competency-based education, ensuring practical, learner-centered outcomes.
- Skilled in Human Resource Management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, training design, and employee engagement, with demonstrated success at LECORVAW in improving staff development and organizational efficiency.
- Experienced in innovation and entrepreneurship education, leading multiple youth empowerment and startup programs through Centre MINE and the UNICEF-supported Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL) initiative.
- Founder and Manager of IMPACT Spot Marketing Agency, specializing in strategic planning, branding, and digital marketing, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world business application.
- Competent in financial management, business analysis, and budgeting, with a strong academic background in finance and corporate strategy.
- Experienced in using AI tools and digital technologies to enhance learning, streamline HR processes, and support organizational innovation. Highly skilled in communication, leadership, and mentoring, fostering teamwork, motivation, and professional growth among students and colleagues.
- Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, capable of training and presenting effectively in multicultural environments.