Please find enclosed my CV for the position.
As a highly-motivated and results orientated manager within the Financial/Banking sector, with an MBA (UK) degree plus several certifications in securities, computers and operational risk management - could be a vital asset for any progressive organization.
I have undertaken several services within leading organizations globally, such as HSBC, UBL, Computershare, Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank, Northern Trust and Royal Bank of Scotland (UK). These placements have enabled me to develop not only specific financial industry experience, but also valuable and transferable skills to others in fast-paced sector. Furthermore, Based on Basel II best practices, evaluate the Bank's processes ensuring key risks are identified and mitigated, and help drive the overall risk strategy for the organization. Work with process owners to evaluate all new processes before their release to prevent operational risk. In addition, create new controls and strengthen existing ones, and develop action plans to address identified issues.
A review of my included CV will confirm to you that I am able to design and implement process improvements aimed at streamlining work while at the same time increasing performance, efficiency and quality. What my CV does not show is the fact that I have the ability to provide motivational leadership to supervisors and key staff members so that they can best develop themselves and their respective departments.
I am technically minded person with outstanding organizational abilities who strive to meet and exceed milestones and goals. I am a natural born trouble-shooter who works very well under pressure and I am well liked and respected by colleagues and subordinates.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this CV and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
• Responsible for Loss Data Collection - involving the bank wide collection of all operational losses covering the bank’s core business lines and branches network
• Analyze Loss Data - undertaking detailed analysis of all operational loss incidents including ‘potential’ loss events as part of loss scenario analysis
• Issues and Action Plans (IAP) involving the active tracking of all operational loss events/incidents and ensuring that follow-up analysis and action is undertaken in relation to the incident(s) under consideration.
• Manage the bank’s semi annual Risk Stress Testing and yearly ICAAP reporting process and ensure timely submission of operational risk results to the Capital Management Unit.
• Actively contributes to developing a culture of risk awareness throughout the bank – by regularly conducting operational risk workshops
• Develops and fosters strong relationships with business unit management to improve communication of business-specific operational and/or related risk management issues
• Work closely with SAMA to prepare comprehensive reports which helps SAMA in the implementation of global regulatory strategies in KSA
• Prepare regulatory requested reports including – external risk which could lead to systematic issues
• Provide feedback and recommendations to SAMA for the implementation of Basel proposed advanced risk approaches
• Supports the development and execution of key operational risk management activities, including, business impact analysis, recovery plan, emergency response, operational control analysis, and business process engineering
• Developed Operational Risk Management Policy incorporating Basel II elements
• Implemented Operational Risk Framework
• Conducted (RCSA) Risk Control and Self Assessment Exercise for all departments/divisions, existing and new products
Strengthened Robust Risk and Control Culture
o Reviewed Policies, Desk Top Procedures & Processes and identified gaps and recommend mitigations
o Identified inherent risks in new and existing products, departments and divisions
o Identified (KRI) Key risk and control indicators
o Mapped risk events to Basel II defined loss events
• Developed Loss Data Collection Methodology
o Developed chain of events for operational losses
o Established a process for loss data collection
o Developed and distribute loss records template
• Reported Operational Risk/loss data collection findings to Monthly Risk Committee
• Detailed analysis report about credit card losses and frauds, submitted to relevant department and division for immediate actions
• Business line Mapping Framework – Basel II Standardized Approach
o Mapped gross income of internal business lines to Central Bank of Oman/Basel II defined business lines
• Reviewed Business Continuity Management policies and procedures
• Assisted Business Continuity Management Functions with assessment of potential business impact (Business Impact Analysis)
• Worked closely with BCP technology teams to ensure their disaster recovery plans for critical systems and applications are consistent
• Conducted RCSA workshops with all the business units of the bank
• Manage, coordinate & implement the Operational Risk Assessment framework
• Identified key Operational risks pertaining to all major functions of the departments
• Provided support to external vendor (SAS) in the development of Operational Risk Monitor
• Maintained and organize the developed access database for Credit & Market risk
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Identified and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Developed and deliver progress reports, documentation, and presentations
• Processed corporate action issues, securities exchange, redemption and retraction.
• Responsible for calculations of dividend, interests, and taxes reporting.
• Set-up entitlement classes for International securities.
• Verified details of all accounts have corresponding SWIFT messages
• Analyzed CDS and DTC notices in regards to company’s capital structure change.
• Assisted in the development of new analytical processes for all old accounts
• Assisted Budget Department in preparing and monitoring the Operating Budgets
• Prepared Annually Revenue/Expenditure Variance Analysis Reports
• Processed manual accounts payable reconciliation’s to the General Ledger
• Maintained and Reconciled Goodwill Inventory accounts
• Assisted Accountant in completing various tasks e.g. distribution of donations, A/R & A/P etc
• Responsible for the overall completion of cash, purchases and redemption reports
• Resolved equities & fixed Income settlement discrepancies (settlement amount, no of shares, prices, currencies and dates etc)
• Handled brokers and custodians inquire with professionalism and efficiency
• Provided support to the TDAM investment centers, fund accounting, institutional portfolio accounting, and brokers
• Responsible for counter service to TD Waterhouse/Canada Trust brokerage account holders, which include customer deposit/pick-up cheques, securities, transfers, and new account applications
• Worked closely with TD Waterhouse hotline personal, traders, credit department, and domestic branches in a team environment to provide optimum service levels to our internal and external clients
• Handled special requests, exception items and escalating sensitive items to management. Resolve client-related issues through communication with associates, other internal and external departments explaining procedures and system capabilities
• Maintained accounts through calculation of optional dividend (stock and cash) payments, reconciliations and monthly balancing using ISM
• Handled client account inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
• Resolved issues escalated from the call center
• Responded to all CDS and DTC dividend inquiries in a timely manner and performed necessary investigations in order to resolved inquiries
• Liaised with broker to confirm and reconcile monies owed and due
• Processed payments to and from brokers using Fundmaster
• Investigated and resolve cash exceptions identified on Scoria reports
• Updated control spreadsheets to ensure prompt settlement of monthly bills
• Managed internal controls, wire transfer, and foreign exchange issues
• Prepared daily collateralization sheets and maintained credit limit monitoring.
• Updated daily prices into ISL and reconciled cash and non-cash loans.
• Reviewed internal accounts on a daily basis and maintained accounts with respect to trading practices.
• Assisted in the resolution of broker billing discrepancies, balances, securities loans and handled the registration of securities.
• Handled clearing transactions, broker inquiries and processing of cheques.
• Reconciled and balanced London and Head office lending accounts using various spreadsheets.