Asad Saleem Email & Phone Number

Pakistan

Responsible for developing compliance framework in line with regulatory requirements and international best practices.

Head of Risk Management & Secy Board RMC. Revamped the business processes to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.  Developed risk ratings in identification and measurement of risks.  Developed model for valuation of securities portfolio & Duration of fixed incomes to assess the interest rate risk for re-balancing the portfolio.  Performed stress testing so as to quantify the impact of changes in a number of key risk factors. Developed VaR parameters for equities… Show more Head of Risk Management & Secy Board RMC. Revamped the business processes to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.  Developed risk ratings in identification and measurement of risks.  Developed model for valuation of securities portfolio & Duration of fixed incomes to assess the interest rate risk for re-balancing the portfolio.  Performed stress testing so as to quantify the impact of changes in a number of key risk factors. Developed VaR parameters for equities portfolio. Designed formats for Op Risk event types to help in controlling high frequency op losses. Developed RCSAs. Developed plan for implementation of Basel-II in PICIC. Developed and coached a team of direct reports. Subsequent to acquisition of PICIC by NIB I was responsible for integration of PICIC, PICIC Bank and NIB Bank. At NIB I worked on the proprietary model of Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH) to review and customize the credit program for emerging businesses in Pakistan. Show less

• Developed first-ever Risk Management Division, as a team effort, at Allied Bank Limited. • Drafted Credit Risk Management Policy and Operational Risk Management Policy for the bank in line with The New Basel Capital Accord (Basel-II). • Established systems and procedures relating to risk identification, MIS, monitoring of loans and early warning and development of Middle Office in the treasury function.• Gave valuable inputs to the SBP (central bank) on draft Prudential… Show more • Developed first-ever Risk Management Division, as a team effort, at Allied Bank Limited. • Drafted Credit Risk Management Policy and Operational Risk Management Policy for the bank in line with The New Basel Capital Accord (Basel-II). • Established systems and procedures relating to risk identification, MIS, monitoring of loans and early warning and development of Middle Office in the treasury function.• Gave valuable inputs to the SBP (central bank) on draft Prudential Regulations for Corporate/ Commercial Banking, SME Financing and Consumer Financing.• Managed credit decisions including reviewing and processing of credit proposals for lending to corporate entities and government agencies. • Streamlined the functioning of commodity operations financing by the Bank.• Provided valuable input on proposed banking products like cash card, housing finance etc. Show less

o Assessed and analyzed the requests for financial support of different public sector financial institutions and monitored their performance. o Monitored the risk profile of commercial banks, merger proposals and mitigation of financial risks involved in the M&A.o Team member in the privatization process of United Bank Limited and evaluated prospective buyers. o Member of the Committee for Restructuring of Banking Supervision Department. Gave suggestions for improving the… Show more o Assessed and analyzed the requests for financial support of different public sector financial institutions and monitored their performance. o Monitored the risk profile of commercial banks, merger proposals and mitigation of financial risks involved in the M&A.o Team member in the privatization process of United Bank Limited and evaluated prospective buyers. o Member of the Committee for Restructuring of Banking Supervision Department. Gave suggestions for improving the supervision and policy making. o Prepared first-ever Business Plan for the department (BSD) in terms of objectives, HR needs, budgetary resources, space and IT requirements to achieve those objectives.o As head of Islamic Banking unit I streamlined the mechanism for SLR of Islamic banks. o Conducted on-site inspection of various financial institutions under freezing of FCY Accounts in May 1998.o Analyzed and processed the requests for waiver in Prudential Regulations to different banks. Show less

Mba, Finance, Marketing, Hr, Mis Etc

Received scholarship for mid-career MBA.

Ma, Economics

Activities and Societies: "Gentleman of the Year" (1993) Throughout first class first position.

Matriculation, Sciences