Zaffarin Zanal Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, My

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

As the Strategic Advisor and SME, partner with relevant teams to represent SYNTX solutions to prospects and customers, utilizing knowledge of various management system and governance frameworks e.g. ISO31000, ISO22301, ISO 27001 to advise clients regarding questions about scoping, policy creation, detailed control requirements and security best practices, identify requirements that would enable additional customer use cases and drive implementation of customer requirements with relevant stakeholders, amongst others.

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Provide support and sustain the work of the Malaysian Institute for Risk and Resilience (MIRAR), and provide governance leadership and strategic drive.Advisor to the CEO as she develops and implements MIRAR’s strategic plan Developing and managing relationships and communicating with: funders, partners, and other stakeholders Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by MIRAR for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics Periodically consulting with board members on their roles and helping them assess their performance Acting as an ambassador for the organization

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Making a Difference through Business Management Systems that meet real needs. The Group comprises transformation consulting companies in the area of governance, risk and compliance, anti-fraud, technology services, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data analytics. The Group is built upon more than 20 top professionals who care deeply about assisting organizations motivated by the new and innovative world to the forefront. Together we also add value to organizations to streamline and unify their internal processes e.g regulatory, secretarial, risk, IT, compliance and audit teams, amongst others, together in a single, coherent management system and governance function. Drastic and disruptive technological developments are calling for a powerful and stark response. Through the appropriate application of AI, data analytics and software solutions, we also enable organizations to gain competitive edge in the market and make better use of existing resources through deep learning and targeted automation. Risk | ISMS | Business Continuity | Quality | Common Criteria } Anti-Bribery and Fraud | Red Team(ISO31000; ISO27001; ISO22301; ISO9001; ISO/IEC15408; ISO37001)Current and past works include: certain ministries of the government of Malaysia, major oil and gas player, financial institutions automotive and tech manufacturers, insurance brokers, franchise management, amongst others.

Glenmarie

Lecturing in the areas of Business Continuity Management and Investment Risk Management.

Instructing in the areas of RIsk Management, Business Continuity Management, Project Risk Management, Corporate Performance and Anti-Fraud.

Provide business consulting and knowledge expertise in the application of relevant project and/or operational standards, risk management methodologies and internal controls requirements. This includes support and training to the business lines and advising them on risks and process issues inherent in their respective business lines and new business initiatives. (Corporate works)Develop, execute and maintain program management processes and disciplines in the areas of risk, compliance and quality management, corporate governance, operational controls, stakeholder management, human resource management, cost management, procurement management, and change management and related works. (Pan Borneo Highway Project)Develop operational mechanism e.g. via establishing policies and procedures essential for increasing the likelihood of success of agreed outcomes according to industry standards or best practices, including relevant application of technologies and systems to achieve operational excellence. (Highway Project)Ensure proper definition, documentation and implementation of controls for processes, including the review, test and validation of control functions during process design and ensure that adequate and effective control activities are embedded in key processes. (ERP Project)

Contributed to the implementation the company’s vision and mission by working alongside the MD/CEO and the Board, including turning around underperforming units and evaluating business strategies in improving profitability and growth.Developed and led the implementation of a group-wide Governance and ERM framework and methodologies, including tools for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring risk and performance as well as the reporting mechanism to the Board and Senior Management.Led, managed and coordinated the implementation of a group-wide Compliance and Quality Assurance (ISO 9001:2008) frameworks and assisted in providing executive leadership in establishing the appropriate governance policies, limits of authority as well as active review of the business strategies of the Group.Managed the process for managing the organization’s overall risk exposure, including improving portfolio quality & optimizing risk adjusted returns, pricing, assets allocation, currency composition, capital and resource allocation decisions (e.g. product, investment portfolio and asset-liability management).Worked alongside the MD/CEO in restoring management credibility, established financial control, implemented lean strategies and shored-up compliance to quickly achieve stability and efficiency. Lead the implementation and oversight of AmanahRaya's Integrity Framework from 2012-2015, including AML and anti-fraud initiatives.Managed and oversee the ISO9001 program. Reduced operational costs via improving quality metrics, service delivery, productivity level and response time. Also assumed the role of Head of IT (2010-12) and lead the fulfillment of the overall 3-year IT strategic plan for AmanahRaya Group.

Kuala Lumpur

Established and led the implementation of ERM framework, methodologies, processes and tools for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring and reporting on the key risks of the company.Responsible for risk management and analysis of investment proposals, portfolio exposure andasset allocation, including related policy developments and investment review.Partnered with risk owners throughout the company to facilitate the appropriate policies andprocedures to mitigate risk and assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, especially in collaboration with Internal Audit and Compliance.Wearing a secondary hat as the Head of IT, Zaff was also responsible in the consolidation and enhancements of various IT systems with the objective of improving operational efficiency and service delivery, as well as reduction in costs.

As part of the Treasury Risk Management section overseeing the conduct of investment operations in the management of the country's International Reserves, his core responsibilities covered the identification and mitigation of various credit, operational and market risks faced by the Bank, and also in the development and enhancements of risk-related frameworks. Ensured that adequate operational procedures are in place to mitigate financial risks in the Bank's International Reserves activities, locally and abroad. Appraised operational procedures in place and recommend enhancement for improvements, if necessary.Additionally, his tenure also included valuable experience in several process improvement initiatives whereby he often led efforts in IT-related system development and deployment, and in business continuity management.

Assisted new marketing units in understanding the elements of the partner company's marketingprograms and ensured all marketing plans are in place, available and communicated.Provided business line managers with relevant clientele prospects for deal closures.Assisted the marketing units in presentations and demos by providing relevant customerinputs for customized product solutions, including participation in sales campaign, promotional activities and product launches.Assisted in technical implementation of computing solutions and system analysis, and recordinguser acceptance tests in client's environment, including updating and designing new technicalmanuals as needed.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Zaff began his career in 1998 with Wachovia Corporation (formerly First Union National Bank) in Charlotte, North Carolina, attached as a specialist to the Consumer Credit division covering the bank’s real estate lending operations. In his 3-year tenure, he was also instrumental in several business process enhancements and system automation initiatives.

Bachelor Of Economics, Economics And Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Omega Delta Epsilon: Honor Society In Economics, Golden Key International Honor Society, Malaysian Islamic Study.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Body: Various Positions, Hiking and Camping Club, Rakan Muda, Wajadiri SCH

Spm, Science