Deema Marji

 Head of Corporate Finance, United Financial Investments Company

I am Deema Marji, and I am currently working in Investment Banking at United Financial Investments Company, a subsidiary of Jordan Kuwait Bank. I have been working in the field  of corporate finance and financial advisory for the past 19 years, but had the chance of also being an entrepreneur when I started my own business “My Gym- Children's Fitness Center”, a few years ago. I am very excited about the “Get On Board” Program, because it will help me grow my interpersonal and professional skills, and I also  believe I have ample experience to help others with their businesses. 

Throughout my career, I have worked on many corporate deals where I would be helping companies with building their business and financial plans. The process would include meetings with management and seniors to understand the business, build financial models, follow up on documentation and assist with negotiations to close the deal. The types of deals I worked on range from simple financial advisory and valuation, to debt restructuring, Initial Public Offerings, as well as mergers and acquisitions. 

On the other hand, when I started my business in 2010, which was a children’s fitness center, it was a different learning experience and has taught me much more than finance. Managing people and customers was my biggest challenge. Moreover, I had to learn marketing, sales, human resources, and  other skills apart from budgeting and finance. Although the business was only open for 4 years, it  was a priceless experience that has taught me many life lessons, and has also helped me grow and understand what I want from my career. 

My positive outlook on life, good people skills, self-confidence, and the ability to coach others, are a few  of my personality strengths. Some of my weaknesses include the continuous need to be challenged, and not taking criticism well. 

I am a mother of three children, a daughter who is 15 years old, and two sons (10 years and 8 years old). I  am a dedicated working mother who continuously strives to set a good example for my children, who I would like to follow in my footsteps. Family is a priority to me, and that’s why I am very comfortable with  my work-life balance right now. Apart from my career and family, I am very passionate about sports,  fitness and practice yoga almost daily.