
Robert Greck
Senior Project Manager | FinTech & Banking
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Project Manager & Business Development expert with 15+ years in banking and fintech. Led payment platform implementations, managed IBM/Lenovo tech portfolios, and spearheaded Temenos T24 core banking migrations. Specialized in financial solutions, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional team leadership for revenue growth.
Work experience
Suyool
Mar 2024 - Present
2 years 8 months
Operations Project Manager
Jul 2024 - Present
2 years 4 months
Overseeing and managing a diverse portfolio of projects that encompass payment solutions, transfers, loyalty programs as well as merchant implementation, workflow and support. My key responsibilities include: • Project Management: Leading and coordinating multiple projects to ensure successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. This involves detailed project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. • Workflow Strategy and Process Improvement: Spearheading the development and refinement of workflow strategies and processes. This involves working closely with the sales team, business development, and commercial departments to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive business growth. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Engaging with various departments to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives. Facilitating communication and collaboration to address challenges and leverage opportunities. • Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Senior Business Development Consultant
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024
5 months
Driving revenue growth and market expansion for Suyool, a financial mobile application / Digital wallet - payment platform, through strategic partnerships, targeted lead generation, and relationship cultivation. Offering comprehensive solutions for cash management challenges, including seamless cash transactions, domestic money transfers, and international payments.
Business Development Specialist - Freelance
Local Vice MGMTFreelance
Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 8 months
As a key player at LVM, a regional management agency representing talents and artists in the fashion and commercial fields, my role extends to not only acquiring new leads and clients but also strategically identifying and penetrating untapped markets. Leading initiatives to introduce innovative services, fostering growth and diversification.
Senior Business Consultant / Senior Sales Executive
QuanTech SAL
Apr 2019 - Jul 2022
3 years 4 months
-Managed a diverse portfolio of projects involving IBM and Lenovo software and hardware solutions, including BPM (Business process management, DATACAPTURE (Digital archiving), ATM integration, and mobile application development. -Spearheaded business development efforts by identifying and engaging with prospective clients, delivering customized solutions to address their unique requirements. -Leveraged extensive banking experience to function as a functional business consultant, providing comprehensive support for clients in both corporate and retail sectors.
Capital Banking Solutions
Jul 2016 - May 2019
2 years 11 months
Hazmieh, Lebanon
Business Analyst / Pre-Sales Consultant
Jan 2018 - May 2019
1 year 5 months
Hazmieh, Lebanon
- Directed pre-sales activities, including responding to national and international RFPs/RFQs, coordinating with architecture teams, developers, and product managers to develop tailored solutions. - Conducted in-depth demos and presentations locally and abroad of CBS solutions in order to showcase the value proposition to clients; focusing on Core Banking modules (Capital Banker), Capital Digital (omnichannel banking platform), as well as Capital Compliance for AML (Monitoring, FATCA, CRS…) - Provided expert guidance and support throughout the sales process, ensuring alignment with client needs and objectives and driving successful client engagements.
Business Consultant
Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 6 months
Hazmieh, Lebanon
- Led client engagements at CBS, serving as a business consultant for private banks, commercial banks, and financial institutions, and managing the client database module and others (account opening and handling of accounts, KYC, related attached products, cards management, transfers…) - Handled client demands, system modifications, bug fixes, implementations, testing and support. - Conducted extensive market research and analysis to support sales efforts, coordinating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact presentations and demonstrations of CBS solutions and products. - Defined functional test plans, conducted tests on different environments (UAT, PROD, LIVE) and reported deficiencies in different modules. - Assisted in product enhancement, enforced project deadlines and schedules, and conducted training for internal and customer stakeholders on product functionalities.
Product Manager / Head of Consumer Loans
Banque Libano-Française
Nov 2010 - Jul 2016
5 years 9 months
5094 Kantari, Bulgaria
- Progressed from Junior Product Manager, overseeing a portfolio of banking products and consumer loans, to managing a comprehensive suite of lending products, term deposit offers, and structured investment plans. - Managed, developed, and marketed retail products and consumer loans, overseeing loan applications and providing support. - Presented seminars and trainings and represented the bank in promotional and educational events while training employees on products, loans, and procedures. - Cultivated professional relationships with partners, suppliers, and key individuals, acquiring new partnerships and suppliers while improving existing relationships. - Played a pivotal role in the migration and implementation of Temenos T24 core banking system at BLF, overseeing data matching, reporting, testing, and training initiatives. Took a central role in the integration of the Bluering lending platform at BLF, directing key components including data alignment, testing and training programs.
Société Générale de Banque au Liban SAL
Jan 2008 - Oct 2010
2 years 10 months
Headquarters, KY 40311, USA
Cards Department Officer - Back Office
Jun 2010 - Oct 2010
5 months
Headquarters, KY 40311, USA
- Managed the execution of Visa and MasterCard operations, including transaction handling, clearing, matching operations, card stock supervision, and claims management to ensure client satisfaction. - Oversaw all branches and client transactions, supervised card stock, and resolved claims to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Officer
Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
2 years 7 months
Achrafieh
- Analyzed and executed retail and SME loans, including housing and personal loans, while managing a specific client's portfolio. - Provided client assistance and consultancy, while managing the opening of accounts and other banking products and services such as loans, cards, packages, and insurance.
Education
Université de Tours
Master's degree
2008 - 2010
2 years 1 month
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2004 - 2007
3 years 1 month
College des Saints-coeurs Sioufi
French & Lebanese Baccalaureate
1991 - 2004
13 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Lenovo Certification
Issued: May 2021
IBM Software Hardware
Issued: Mar 2021