Muhammad Faisal Siddiq Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

o Holding the key responsibility of implementing and managing the first ever implementation of Oracle SaaS FCCM KYC module in AMEA region for Ajman Bank in UAEo Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including technical and business stakeholders, to gather requirements and identify gaps, liaising with product owner (Oracle) to design optimal solutions to align with business needs and regional regulatory standards.o Technically Leading and managing the implementation of Oracle FCCM Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer and Enterprise Case Management modules for OMNIBSIC Bank in Ghanao Supervising the implementation Oracle OFSAA LRM, ALM, IFRS9 and Basel III modules for OMNIBSIC Bank in Ghanao Managing a team of more than 10 technical and functional resources, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to project timelines o To ensure project success, developing and executing project plans, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges promptly, always aiming for on-time and within-budget deliverieso Managing RFP responses, outlining technical proposals and conducting pre-sales demos, product walk-throughs for potential clients o Supporting the System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases of projects, ensuring that our implementations meet the highest standards of quality and complianceo Beyond implementation, maintaining a strong client-focused approach by continuously liaising with our clients, fostering a collaborative and responsive working relationshipMajor Projects:• Implementation of Oracle SaaS FCCM KYC modules for Ajman Bank, United Arab Emirates• Implementation of AML, KYC and ECM modules for OMNIBSIC Bank, Ghana• Project Manager for implementation of Oracle OFSAA LRM, ALM, IFRS9 and Basel III modules for OMNIBSIC Bank, Ghana

United Arab Emirates

o Led the successful implementations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) modules within the Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance suite.o Supervised the implementation of Oracle Enterprise Business Suite including modules of General Ledger, Payables and Fixed Assetso Managed critical support functions, oversaw change requests (CRs), and supervised reporting streams for a leading bank in the UAE.o Provided leadership to a team of 5 technical and 2 functional resources responsible for both onsite and offsite engagement. o Formulated comprehensive strategies for all stages of the technology lifecycle, including requirements definition, architectural design, solution conversion, rigorous testing, and seamless production roll-outMajor Projects:• Support of Oracle KYC for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, United Arab Emirates• Project Manager for implementation of AML and KYC modules for Bank of Valletta, Malta• Project Manager for implementation of Oracle Enterprise Business Suite (ERP) for LifeStar Insurance, Malta

United Arab Emirates

o Served as an IT compliance consultant responsible for managing the bank's compliance systems, which included the Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance Management Suite and Axiom SL CRS FATCA solutions.o Designed intricate processes and triggers to fortify the bank's compliance measures, covering customer screening (including PEPs, sanctions, adverse media, and transactional behavior), as well as customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and ongoing due diligence.o Significantly enhanced and streamlined compliance processes, workflows, and system functionality. Leveraged my technical and functional expertise to improve system usability and reliability.o Conducted comprehensive training sessions for the bank's compliance staff, equipping them with the necessary functional and operational knowledge of the solutions in use.o Collaborated with stakeholders to gather user and regulatory requirements, customizing the existing systems to ensure seamless compliance with regulatory mandates.o Successfully operationalized the system to conduct real-time risk assessments for nearly 2000 customers, including both newly onboarded clients and existing customer relationships.o Led a technical upgrade initiative, elevating the Oracle OFSAA solution from version 6.2.x to version 8.0.x, ensuring that the bank's technology remained up-to-date and in compliance with industry standards.o Played a pivotal role in generating annual reports for the central bank, specifically focusing on Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standards (CRS) compliance.

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Implementation, Upgrade and Support of:• Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance Management (FCCM), formerly known as MANTAS• Anti-Money Laundering, AML• Know Your Customer, KYC• FATCAo Executed various end-to-end implementations and upgrades of Oracle's Anti-Money laundering, Know Your Customer, and Enterprise Case Management modules, working both onsite and offsite.o Actively participated in pre-sales efforts, conducting functional demos of the solutions to potential clients.o Collected business specifications and identified optimal transaction monitoring scenarios and customer risk assessment parameters.o Customized Oracle's FCCM solution to align with specific business requirements and regional regulations.o Designed and configured data interfaces connecting various source systems (such as cards, payments, and CRM) with compliance solutions.o Collaborated with clients to create project plans, ensuring timely project delivery.o Conducted technical and functional training sessions for client staff.o Conducted the System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases of projects.o Worked closely with clients to recalibrate data mapping and thresholds for AML scenarios and parameters for KYC.o Supported live Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer modules.o Developed and generated MIS reports for all compliance modulesMajor Projects:• Implementation of Oracle FCCM AML and KYC modules for Afghanistan International Bank, Afghanistan• Implementation of Oracle FCCM AML and KYC modules for Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan• Upgrade of Oracle FCCM AML module for Askari Bank Limited, Pakistan• Post Go-Live support of Oracle FCCM platform for Dukhan Bank (formerly Barwa Bank), Qatar