Prior to founding Capintro Partners, Mr. Al-Khawaja started and managed the Middle East division of Asset Alliance Corporation from 2004-2007. During this time he was active in the multi-manager, single manager and structured products businesses within the firm focusing on the institutional and high net worth market in the GCC and greater Levant region. Prior to Asset Alliance, Mr. Al-Khawaja was a member of various Middle East teams at select investment banks (including Lehman Brothers) where he developed relationships with institutional clients, servicing their needs for both traditional portfolios and alternative investments.  Mr. Al-Khawaja has also been responsible for leading and coordinating the effort of these teams into various countries throughout the region.  Mr. Al-Khawaja has a Bsc in Economics & Finance with a minor in Computer Information Systems as well as a Masters of Science in Finance from Bentley College, Waltham, MA.