Oversight Committee Member of FundStar (OEIC) Plc. FundStar is a Public Fund managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management

Regulating DFSA licensed financial services firms. Responsible for supervising regional and global top tier fund managers, asset managers and private banks. Subject mater expert for diversified asset classes including Private Equity, Property Funds and REITs, Hedge Funds, Listed Equities, Fixed Income, Credit Funds and Venture Capital.I am responsible for risk based supervision, assess key conduct & prudential, money laundering and financial crime risks associated with the DFSA… Show more Regulating DFSA licensed financial services firms. Responsible for supervising regional and global top tier fund managers, asset managers and private banks. Subject mater expert for diversified asset classes including Private Equity, Property Funds and REITs, Hedge Funds, Listed Equities, Fixed Income, Credit Funds and Venture Capital.I am responsible for risk based supervision, assess key conduct & prudential, money laundering and financial crime risks associated with the DFSA authorised firms. My forte is understanding of diverse business models and ability to assess complex structures including trusts, SPCs and SPV and other holding entities. I support policy initiatives for the DFSA Funds regime. I have represented the DFSA at various national and international forums such as supervisory colleges.I deliver trainings to internal staff across departments including presentations to UAE nationals as well as external outreach sessions to the industry. Show less

Responsible for the regulatory compliance of Treasury Operations, Retail Operations, Reconciliation, Custody, Mutual Funds of NBADEstablishing comprehensive framework to comply with UAE Central Bank, ESCA regulations and Group policiesConducting thematic reviews on systemic risks in Operations and making recommendations for remediation or improvement of functionsLiaising with core teams on regulatory reportingConducting Compliance training for business

Company Secretary to NBAD-IM Board. Responsible for corporate governance and conduct of Board meetingsResponsible for compliance of DIFC Registrar of Companies and Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) periodic filingsManaged formation and set up of NBAD-IM (Category 3C entity Fund Manager) and Property Fund in DIFCConducted due diligence for appointment of third party service providers including Fund Administrators, Custodians, Valuers, Insurance brokers and… Show more Company Secretary to NBAD-IM Board. Responsible for corporate governance and conduct of Board meetingsResponsible for compliance of DIFC Registrar of Companies and Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) periodic filingsManaged formation and set up of NBAD-IM (Category 3C entity Fund Manager) and Property Fund in DIFCConducted due diligence for appointment of third party service providers including Fund Administrators, Custodians, Valuers, Insurance brokers and Technical SurveyorsConducted due diligence on investors for DFSA Conduct of Business (COB) and Anti-Money Laundering RegulationsProvided support to legal and compliance on drafting of Information Memorandum and Subscription documents of the fund. Functional understanding of DFSA rulesResponsible for day to day operations of NBAD-IMAssess operational risk, draft and conduct periodic review of the Operational Risk Plan Supported Compliance in implementation of Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) as a Deputy MLRO Show less

Responsible for day to day operations including trade reconciliation, portfolio reporting, NAV reconciliation for funds covering Equity, Fixed Income, Islamic, property and exchange tradedfunds (ETF)Due diligence of investors (discretionary and non-discretionary) and on boarding as per AMG policiesResponsible for publication of periodic reporting to investors and Fund factsheets Support Compliance team in implementation of Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) Operational… Show more Responsible for day to day operations including trade reconciliation, portfolio reporting, NAV reconciliation for funds covering Equity, Fixed Income, Islamic, property and exchange tradedfunds (ETF)Due diligence of investors (discretionary and non-discretionary) and on boarding as per AMG policiesResponsible for publication of periodic reporting to investors and Fund factsheets Support Compliance team in implementation of Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) Operational Risk and Audit champion for AMGAssessed operational risk for AMG, drafted and implemented Key Operational Risk Controls (KORCs)Project management of a fully integrated front to back IT system for AMGDue diligence and periodic assessment of custodian and fund administratorManaged operations team of five members and acted as a conduit for various functional areas of the asset management group (i.e. fund manager, research, marketing and back office) Show less

Researched, analysed and delivered market model rules for trading , clearing and risk functions for region’s first international stock exchange, Dubai International Financial Exchange (now Nasdaq Dubai)Successfully managed testing and implementation of trading, clearing and risk systems Responsible for obtaining regulatory approval from DFSA for the clearing and risk policiesManagement of day to day operations involving reconciliation of trades, collection of margins… Show more Researched, analysed and delivered market model rules for trading , clearing and risk functions for region’s first international stock exchange, Dubai International Financial Exchange (now Nasdaq Dubai)Successfully managed testing and implementation of trading, clearing and risk systems Responsible for obtaining regulatory approval from DFSA for the clearing and risk policiesManagement of day to day operations involving reconciliation of trades, collection of margins, interaction with members and clearing banksProvided support for the trading functionPresentations to Nasdaq Dubai members on rules and regulations, market model and exchange systems Show less

Trading and Surveillance:Responsible for drafting market surveillance policiesEntrusted with daily on-line and offline market surveillanceDevelop, test and implement IT systems for market surveillanceDeveloped management information for senior management of Stock Exchange, market regulator (SEBI) and Ministry of Finance (Government of India)Conduct inspections of brokerage firms to detect non-compliance of rules, regulations covering trading practices, maintenance… Show more Trading and Surveillance:Responsible for drafting market surveillance policiesEntrusted with daily on-line and offline market surveillanceDevelop, test and implement IT systems for market surveillanceDeveloped management information for senior management of Stock Exchange, market regulator (SEBI) and Ministry of Finance (Government of India)Conduct inspections of brokerage firms to detect non-compliance of rules, regulations covering trading practices, maintenance of client records, bank books and investor complaintsInitiate inspections with the compliance department of companies to verify price sensitive informationProvide training to brokerages on systems and regulations Conduct investor awareness programs for derivatives tradingClearing and Settlement: National Securities Clearing Corporation Limited (100% subsidiary of NSEIL)Implementation of dematerialisation of securitiesManagement reportingResponsible for securities clearing and settlement including shortage reporting and auction/close out of outstanding positionsHandled company objections and fake/forged/stolen securities cellRegular liaison with listed companies, registrars and custodiansResponsible for resolution of broker grievances and queriesResolution of investor grievances and assist in of Investor Protection Fund Show less