Rania Nehme-Ataya

Rania Nehme-Ataya, MBA has a diverse work experience in the banking industry. Rania currently holds the position of FVP, Chief Credit Officer at Savings Bank of Danbury since November 2022. Prior to this, they served as Vice President, Underwriting Manager-Credit Department C&I and CRE at Bankwell from August 2016 to November 2022.

Rania also worked at Bank of Beirut as a Senior Relationship Manager-Corporate Banking Department, from November 2008 to August 2015. In this role, they managed credit portfolios of large and mid-sized companies, secured lending for clients, and originated credit facilities for long-term projects.

Before that, Rania held various roles at Credit Libanais. As a Credit Officer in the Commercial Lending Department (Middle Market) from November 2004 to October 2008, they originated and managed credit portfolios of mid-sized companies, conducted financial analysis, and monitored credit portfolios. Prior to this, they worked as a Customer Relation Agent from July 2000 to October 2004, where they managed retail portfolios, developed customer relationships, and prepared retail credit files.

Rania also has experience as an Instructor at Lebanese University, and they started their career as a Trainee at Groupe Crédit du Nord.

Overall, Rania Nehme-Ataya has a strong background in credit and relationship management in the banking industry.

Rania Nehme-Ataya, MBA has a diverse education history that includes several degrees and certifications. Rania began their educational journey in 1998 when they enrolled at Lebanese University, where they completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance in 2002. Following this, they pursued further education at the Lebanese University in collaboration with Liege University-Belgium, Bordeaux, and Jules Verne-France. Rania obtained a Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance from this program between 2002 and 2003.

Continuing their academic advancement, Rania Nehme-Ataya enrolled at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK in 2006. Over the course of three years, they successfully completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Management in 2009. During this time, Rania also undertook studies at the CFA Institute from 2008 until 2010, specializing in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.

Additionally, Rania pursued professional certifications to enhance their expertise in the field. In 2009, they obtained a Certificate in Securities from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI). This certification validates their knowledge and skills in the securities domain.

Rania Nehme-Ataya's educational background demonstrates their commitment to continual learning and professional growth in the areas of finance, management, and securities.