Feras Nasrallah is director-general of business enablement and studies at Saudi Export-Import Bank.
He began his tenure at Saudi Exim in January 2021 as a member of the founding team, contributing to the bank’s establishment and operational setup.
As a senior executive adviser, he played a crucial part in forming strategic partnerships, developing governance frameworks, and launching financial products and services that aligned with market demands and the bank’s strategic goals.
In his current role, Nasrallah leads several functions, including business development, enhancing Saudi Exim’s global presence by managing client relationships, and sourcing new leads with local and international financial institutions, as well as domestic and foreign business entities.
He is also involved in financial restructuring to provide solutions for clients facing financial challenges, economic advisory and market research, and other non-financial services.
Nasrallah is a seasoned financial executive with 13 years of experience spanning project finance, trade finance, and international trade.
His understanding of export-import dynamics and strategic financial management has positioned him as a valuable contributor to advancing economic development and fostering international collaborations.
Nasrallah’s career began at Saudi Industrial Development Fund as an assistant credit analyst. He then moved on to the role of team leader, managing a range of credit portfolios, conducting in-depth loan evaluations, and recommending strategic credit decisions.
As head of the specialized lending division, he leveraged the Saudi fund’s track record and expertise to support credit initiatives for programs related to Saudi Vision 2030.
Nasrallah has extensive experience in project and trade finance, managing credit for SME clients and large-scale infrastructure projects.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on finance from Marquette University in the US. He has also completed professional training programs in credit analysis, leadership, and strategic management at institutions such as the London Business School and J.P. Morgan Chase.
