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Ali  Anum

Ali Anum

Senior Manager Operations
Manama

Summary

Detail-oriented banking professional and competent Senior Manager operations with 11 years of experience managing risk assessment and compliance with banks regulatory and statutory obligations. Thorough knowledge of latest AML/CFT regulations and Customer Identification Procedure requirements and strong analytical aptitude of customer due diligence process and methodology to identify patterns and trends to communicate risks to management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Manager Operations

Bank AL Habib Limited
2020.01 - Current

Senior Manager

  • Carried out client onboarding and relationship management from various jurisdictions such as USA, Europe, GCC and Asia mainly offshore corporate entities with complex structure and high net worth individuals.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards for KYC/CDD, EDD, Risk profiling, PEP screening and ongoing due diligence in line with latest AML/ CFT policies and procedures ensuring prevention of finance crime.
  • Conducted periodical review of KYC/CDD and risk assessment of existing clients.
  • Conducted periodical revision of banks procedure manuals for client onboarding and operations, cross border payments ensuring they are in accordance with latest regulations.
  • Verified treasury deals for placements, swap, outright and supervised bank to bank treasury settlements.
  • Ensured proper execution of cross border wires in accordance with latest AML regulations.
  • Reviewed and approved timely responses for correspondent bank investigation queries.
  • Monitored reporting of CRS/FATCA.
  • Examined and approved day-to-day incoming and outgoing Swift Messages related to wires and settlements.
  • Monitored annual sanction and PEP screening process through screening tools such as WorldCheck and SafeWatch.
  • Carried out and monitored daily financial and non financial transactions.
  • Acted as point of contact with difference stakeholders within bank.
  • Worked as acting DMLRO for the year 2021-2022 and assisted MLRO in compliance functions.

Manager Operations

Bank AL Habib Limited
2016.03 - 2019.12

Manager

  • Supervised onboarding of new clients, both individual and corporate and ensured proper KYC documentation.
  • Conducted ongoing KYC/CDD and risk profiling of existing clients in compliance with AML/CFT regulations.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes in a retail bank.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team of around 20 Managers/Officers.
  • Communicated with different internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managed overall operations of retail branches having mid and large-size portfolio.


Trade and Credits Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2015.08 - 2016.02

Assistant Manager

  • Conducted trade transactions in a retail bank mainly open account transaction, bank contract and import/ export advance payments.
  • Processed applications for letter of credits.
  • Processed car financing and other financing products
  • Managed term deposit portfolio.


Onboarding and Relationship Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2014.01 - 2015.07

Officer Grate - I

  • Onboarded new clients and conducted KYC/CDD in compliance with AML/CFT policies
  • Retained and grew portfolio of relationships by presenting ideas tailored to customers banking needs.
  • Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.

Onboarding Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2012.08 - 2013.12

Officer Grate - II

  • Conducted client onboarding process.
  • Conducted due diligence and prepared KYC/CDD and risk profiles of new and existing customers.

Education

Masters in Public Administration - Finance

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Finance

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
2001.04 -

Skills

    Risk Assessment

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Certification

Associate Chartered Banker UK

Timeline

Associate Chartered Banker UK

2024-01

Foundations of Central Bank Law

2024-01

VITARA - Compliance Risk Management

2024-01

AML/CFT Refresher

2024-01

Blockchain for Fraud Management

2023-05

Conduct Risk

2022-10

Introduction to Treasury Operations

2020-05

Senior Manager Operations

Bank AL Habib Limited
2020.01 - Current

Junior Associate Institute of Bankers Pakistan

2017-02

Manager Operations

Bank AL Habib Limited
2016.03 - 2019.12

Trade and Credits Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2015.08 - 2016.02

Onboarding and Relationship Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2014.01 - 2015.07

Onboarding Officer

Bank AL Habib Limited
2012.08 - 2013.12

Masters in Public Administration - Finance

University of Karachi
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Finance

University of Karachi
2001.04 -
Ali AnumSenior Manager Operations