Nayef Al Nasser

Nayef Al Nasser

Head of Asset Management & RMD

About

With over 27 years of extensive experience in senior banking operations management, an approved person by the Central Bank of Bahrain and a certified arbitrator at the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre. Held several senior leadership roles, currently the Head of Asset Management & RMD at Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (c). Before joining Ithmaar Bank, served as Head of Restructuring in the Financial Restructuring Department at Bahrain Islamic Bank, managing a robust portfolio valued at approximately USD 530 million. In Q1 2025, recovered BD 10 million from a BD 14.8 million legacy investment, marking the largest recovery in that Bank's history. Over a span of nine months, a total of BD 20 million was recovered. Additionally, twelve complex Ijara cases, which had remained unresolved for more than four years, were successfully resolved. These strategic divestments reduced domestic real estate holdings by 76% and international assets by 80%. The management of non-performing loans (NPLs), restructures, litigation, and recoveries across portfolios was executed effectively. Led private equity, unquoted equities, AFS, and HFT portfolios, ensuring performance aligned with risk and executing trades precisely. Created a portfolio monitoring system for governance and decision-making, while identifying new investment opportunities and exit strategies for distressed assets. Leveraged executive retail banking experience to expand the SME customer base through targeted market entry and relationship-driven acquisition initiatives. Developed KPIs and business plans to grow retail portfolios across sectors such as Personal Banking, Mortgage, SME, Auto Financing, and Credit Card services. The roles encompass managing portfolios of special assets, non-performing loans, conducting assessments to identify the causes of defaults, and developing strategies to minimize losses while maximizing recovery and loan quality. Furthermore, overseen credit risk functions for accounts under joint management and on the watch list, and possess specialized expertise in asset management, remedial actions, loan restructuring, finance, acquisitions, development, sale, disposition of real estate assets, portfolio management, collateral workouts, litigation, and deficiency recovery. Experienced in the disposition of non-performing commercial real estate assets, residential subdivisions, sales, marketing, management of special assets, and personnel management.

Country

Bahrain

City

Manama

Industry

Banking

Skill

Director level, - Strategic Sales and Business Development , - Settlements negotiations and Restructures , - Legal and Regulatory Compliance , - Process Optimization and Reporting , - Special Assets Management , - Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Recovery , - Investment Portfolio Oversight , - Private Equity and Fund Management , - Real Estate Divestment Strategies , - Equity Trading (AFS / HFT) , Arbitration, Islamic Finance, Trade Finance, Retail Banking, Banking, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, Credit, Commercial Banking

Experience

Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (c)

Head of Asset Management & RMD

Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (c)

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Kingdom of Bahrain

Ithmaar Development Company (IDC)

Managing Director

Ithmaar Development Company (IDC)

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Kingdom of Bahrain

Envisioning, setting, and managing IDC's strategic direction to ensure long-term stability and optimal returns for stakeholders. Key responsibilities include implementing corporate goals, managing relationships with business partners, government authorities, and strategic investors, and overseeing the identification and monetization of viable projects and investments. Perform central focus on operational and financial management, providing guidance on commercial, legal, financial, and technical matters, and ensuring effective organizational structure to meet objectives.

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Head of Restructuring

Bahrain Islamic Bank

2018-11 - 2025-11 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Kingdom of Bahrain

• Oversaw strategy and execution for distressed asset management, real estate exits, and recovery of non-performing loans (NPLs). • Directed management of private equities, funds, and equity portfolios including AFS and HFT books. • Led trading operations, ensuring accurate execution and settlement of trades across multiple asset classes. • Maintained updated records for portfolio performance and reporting (monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual). • Identified exit and investment opportunities across high-risk and underperforming asset classes. • Managed and developed high-performing team focused on remedial programs and risk mitigation. • Collaborated with legal and credit risk functions to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory frameworks. • Built and sustained relationships with external stakeholders including regulators, legal authorities, and peer institutions. • Monitored progress of borrowers under remediation plans, refining strategy to maximize recoveries. • Enhanced recovery processes through policy updates, team training, and cross-department collaboration. • Managed watchlist and jointly-handled accounts through restructuring, payment monitoring, and risk control. • Drove negotiated settlements and litigation strategies for recovery of past dues and deficiencies. • Engaged regularly with internal/external legal counsel to drive development and execution of remedial actions.

Bahrain islamic bank

Senior Manager - Special Assets

Bahrain islamic bank

2015-11 - 2017-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Kingdom of Bahrain

• Managed portfolios in Directed Private Equity/Funds, Unquoted Equities, AFS, and HFT, ensuring performance aligned with risk profiles and precise trade execution. • Established a rigorous portfolio monitoring schedule (monthly to annual), fostering effective governance and timely decision-making. • Demonstrated proactive identification and execution of new investment opportunities and strategies for exiting distressed assets.

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Bad Debit Follow up Committee

Bahrain Islamic Bank

2015-3 - 2015-11 · 9 mos

Bahrain

Member – Bad Debt Follow-up Committee (Board-Appointed) • Monitored delinquent Ijara financing accounts and ensured timely borrower outreach through phone, written communication, and in- person follow-up. • Coordinated with retail teams to negotiate feasible payment arrangements aligned with bank recovery goals. • Assisted legal department with foreclosure documentation and litigation processes related to non-performing assets. • Applied risk and legal acumen to support recovery and resolution of overdue retail financing cases.

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Head of Sales

Bahrain Islamic Bank

2007-7 - 2015-3 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Kingdom of Bahrain

• Directed sales strategy and regional business development, leveraging corporate client relationships for international expansion. • Led SME and retail sales growth through market analysis, customer retention strategies, and KPI-driven performance plans. • Developed go-to-market strategies for personal, mortgage, SME, auto financing, and credit card products. • Managed credit assessment and application process in compliance with internal policies; ensured regulatory alignment. • Oversaw sales team performance, business planning, product marketing, and lead generation across retail portfolios.

Continental Office Equipment & Systems (COES)

Sales & Marketing Manager

Continental Office Equipment & Systems (COES)

LinkedIn
1997-9 - 2007-6 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Kingdom of Bahrain

• Achieved a 30% year-over-year growth in sales at Continental Office Equipment through strategic development of corporate accounts and market forecasting. • Honored with Toshiba's Best Marketer Award in 2003. • Recognized as the leading sales performer in 2004, in addition to being a three-time Champions Club laureate in Italy, South Africa, and Japan. • Demonstrated leadership in securing a 90% sell-through rate for the newly launched Toshiba Multifunction Printers within the Arabian Gulf regional market.

Education

University College of Bahrain

University College of Bahrain

LinkedIn

MBA

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

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