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Dubai, Ae

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Doha, Qatar

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in streamlining varied Compliance functions while adhering to AML/CFT/CPWMD/ABC/FATCA/CRS and regulatory requirements.Skilled in advising senior management in Compliance matters and delivering AML/CFT regulatory guidance for timely resolution of facing issues. Proven success in interacting with the Audit Committee and Board of Directors in support of tactical decision-making and organizational Compliance planning. Well-versed in conducting business AML/CFT/CPWMD/ABC risk assessments and Compliance/ AML/CFT services across the globe. Excel at creating and implementing Corporate Compliance Plans with focus on optimizing efficiency and transparency. Adept at executing state-of-the-art Compliance programs, formulating Compliance strategies, and ensuring exceptional leadership in the industry. Substantial knowledge of Retail, Wholesale, International Banking, Treasury, Investment, Trade Finance, and Funds Transfer operations. Currently overseeing AML/CFT, Regulatory Compliance, FATCA/CRS, Anti Bribery & Corruption and Overseas Compliance functions of the bank.

Doha, Qatar

Managing AML/CFT functions for the entire bank with local and international operations (UAE, Kuwait & India) including:• Compliance for QCB AML/CFT Regulations, Regulations issued by regulators for Intl Branches and Intl standards, Filing of STR's to FIU being approved MLRO by Qatar Central Bank,Ensuring proper Customer KYC & EDD profiling by all branches, Ensuring that the bank has plugged in various AML/CFT filtering solutions pre/post on-boarding customers, SWIFT and E-Remittances systems, Managing the AML/CFT transaction monitoring system for sound and effective controls and keeping a strong track of Alerts.• Sanctions Officer for Local and Intl Branches and updating the Sanctions Policy for the bank,Ensuring timely Incoming and Outgoing Due Diligence for new and existing correspondent banking relationships, reviewing various products from AML/CFT perspective,Highlighting AML/CFT issues to the Management for immediate resolution and necessary corrective actions, Handling and coordinating Central Bank Auditors, Internal and External Auditors, Handling Regulatory inquiries for timely submissions, Conducting annual staff trainings for AML/CFT,Visiting branches for investigations and special assignments, Preparing detailed Annual AML/CFT Progress Report for the BODs.• Project Manager for Netreveal AML Solution for the bank and handling any issues/upgrades.• Overseeing Compliance functions for Intl branches(UAE, Kuwait and India) and ensuring complete adherence of CBUAE, CBK and RBI guidelines/instructions,Ensuring Compliance reviews for Intl Ops as per the annual approved plans by the BOD and finalizing the reports for necessary corrective actions, Ensuring timely revision of Compliance and AML/CFT P & P for all Local/Intl Branches and Reviewing AML Regulations/Laws for overseas ops, Conducting annual appraisals for all local and international reportees.• Overseeing FATCA/CRS function of the bank for smooth implementation and adherence.

United Arab Emirates

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

International Diploma In Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Crime Prevention

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Online Compliance Forums, cricket and swimming.