Are you Mazen Barbir?
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Claim this profile →Mazen Barbir is a Managing Director at Standard Chartered Bank, where he leads Markets in the UAE and FX Trading for MENAP regions. Barbir joined the bank in 2007 and has spent 17 years at Standard Chartered, progressing through roles such as desk head, managing director and regional business head. With over two decades of experience as a trader and executive, Mazen has built a comprehensive career that includes roles from Analyst to Executive Director.
Based out of Dubai, he has responsibility for market making, managing and executing FX spot, forwards, and swaps. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Ottawa and a Master's in Research from Durham University. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, he worked in SME financing in Canada, where he completed his MBA from the University of Ottawa.
His work history includes a role as Corporate Finance Analyst at James Edward Capital, where he focused on capital arrangements and corporate advisory services. He also contributed as Part-time Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty) at The HCT, located in the United Arab Emirates.
Career history
- Managing Director, Head of Markets (UAE) & Head of FX Trading (MENAP) at Standard Chartered Bank (2007–present)
- Part-time Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty) at Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE
- Corporate Finance Analyst at James Edward Capital
- SME Financing (Canada)
What Mazen Barbir could bring to Head of Markets, UAE at Standard Chartered: With 17 years of deep regional expertise covering MENA and Pakistan markets, Barbir brings proven leadership across desk management, trading operations, and business development. His expanded role leverages his established track record in FX market-making and currency trading strategy, alongside his ability to mentor and guide trading teams across volatile regional markets. His academic foundation in finance and demonstrated thought leadership on regional capital flows and macroeconomic dynamics position him to drive strategic market initiatives and client engagement across Standard Chartered's UAE operations.
Sources
- Mazen Barbir - MD - Head of Markets (UAE) & Head of FX Trading (MENAP) at Standard Chartered Bank | The Org
- Standard Chartered expands Mazen Barbir's role to Head of Markets, UAE | Executive Moves
- Mazen Barbir | Standard Chartered
- Contact Mazen Barbir, Email: m***@sc.com & Phone Number | Standard Chartered
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