Muhannad Alfaris

Senior Training & Learning Development Specialist · Accredited Trainer, Assessor & Coach

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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About

Senior Training and Learning & Development professional with 25+ years of experience across government, academic, and financial services sectors. Specializes in training design, competency-based assessment, coaching, TNA, and compliance-focused learning delivery.

Experience

Senior Arabic Trainer | Accredited Trainer | Assessor | Coach & Mentor

Freelance · Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sep 2017 – Present

Design and deliver professional training programs in Arabic using adult-learning, learner-centered, and competency-based approaches. Deliver advanced Train-the-Trainer (ToT), leadership, coaching, assessment, financial markets, investment, and compliance programs; conduct Training Needs Analysis; design competency-based assessments; and provide structured coaching and mentoring using AI-powered tools.
Assessor

UAE Academy

Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Conducted formal assessments for Business Administration and HR programs aligned with ACTVET requirements. Reviewed learner evidence against defined learning outcomes and assessment criteria, maintained assessment documentation, and collaborated with trainers to align curriculum, delivery, assessment, and regulatory requirements.
Senior Arabic Trainer

BEACON RED

2019 – 2021

Delivered accredited programs, including ILM qualifications, in Arabic to diverse learner groups. Conducted competency-based assessments, contextualized international content for UAE learners, contributed to curriculum development and quality assurance, and provided feedback and coaching based on assessment outcomes.
Dealing Manager → Broker → Senior Broker → Portfolio Manager

UAE · UAE

1998 – 2017

Over 20 years across financial markets, securities brokerage, portfolio management, trading operations, risk, compliance, and client advisory. Managed diversified portfolios and high-value trading, advised high-net-worth clients, held senior roles in dealing, brokerage, portfolio management, compliance, MLRO, and risk management, and delivered internal AML, compliance, risk, trading, and financial-market training.

Education

1998

Bachelor of Business Administration

Al-Ahliyya Amman University

1998

Skills

10+ years

AML Trading Risk Management Financial Markets Client Coordination Portfolio Management

8 to 10 years

Investment Assessment Instructional Design Training Needs Analysis Learning Program Design

2 to 5 years

Quality Assurance Curriculum Development

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