Fahad Hafeez Siddiqui, Cfa Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

St. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey

St. Helier, Jersey

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Key Achivements:- Worked on the listing of ENBD REIT.- Worked on the launch of various UCITs funds.- Worked on developing an inhouse AML risk assessment tool.- Worked on thr implementation of a Fund Management software.- Developed and implemented an Obligations Register and Compliance Monitoring Plan.- Arranged numerous training sessions for all staff (over 45 staff) in relation to AML and Compliance.Compliance:- Create and maintain compliance and AML policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements, group policies and industry practices.- Analyze the attributes of the Emirates NBD AM managed funds and client portfolios and ensure that they operate within the limits set in the prospectus / client mandate.- Review products and services before launch and ensure they adhere to regulatory requirements.- Monitor business activities and report to senior management on a periodic basis.- Report to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis provinding updates aboit the business and compliance monitorong activities.- Report on FATCA and CRS to the regulator.- Provide training to all staff on compliance and AML matters.- Act as Deputy MLRO and manage a team of 2 Compliance Officers.Shari’a Coordination:- Overlook the audit of the Shari'a compliant funds. - Assist the Product Development team in structuring Shari’a Compliant Products and the Fund Management team by liaising with the Shari’a Advisor’s and the Shari’a Board to obtain approvals on structures and products.Operations and Finance:- Performed valuations on segregated portfolios and administered such portfolios. - Maintain the books of accounts for Emirates Financial Services, monitoring capital adequacy ratios, capital concentration ratios and preparing regular reporting packs for senior management.

Working in the capacity of an auditor, I was responsible for performing quality and efficient audits and providing value adding recommendations to clients based on the work performed. In order to deliver this, I developed excellent leadership, analytical, presentation, communication and client relationship skills. My responsibilities included:- Coordinating all aspects of the audit assignment including the kick off and final meetings and compilation of the deliverables and audit report.- Based on discussions with the management of the client, assessing the business and system risks within the businesses based on which audit procedures are decided.- Executing audit procedures (including analytical review procedures) in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing and KPMG Audit Methodology. - Ensuring that financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and are in compliance with the UAE laws. - Assessing the adequacy of internal controls of accounting applications and ensuring compliance with company procedures. - Drafting management letters suggesting improvements in accounting procedures and internal controls.- Assisting the senior management prepare and present deliverables and the audit opinion to the Board of Directors of our clients.Industry coverage included, amongst others, hotels and recreation, financial services, oil and gas.

Worked as a summer associate in the IT department. Aim of my placement was to increase my IT hardware/software knowledge, build on my communication skills, improve my corporate awareness and help change my personality, which used to be very shy and quite.

Fellow Of Acca, Accounts & Finance

Passed all 14 papers and gained an Affiliate status in 2006, while membership was awarded in 2007.

B.Sc. (Hons), Applied Accounting

Passed the degree acheiving 1st class.

Diploma In Islamic Finance, Islamic Finance

Completed the degree in July 09 and was seperately recognised for being amongst the first 10 students to complete the degree in the UAE.

A' Levels, Accounts And Pure Maths

Activities and Societies: St. Mary's Catholic High School Cricket Team.Scored 'A' grades in both Maths and Accounts.

O' Level, Maths, Accounts, Business Studies, Economics, Computer, English, Urdu And Natural Economy.