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About me
Head Client Acceptance and FCC Advisory / Global Compliance and Conduct at HBL - Habib Bank Limited
Education

ACAMS
2022 - 2022CAMS Ant Money Laundering
ICA- Iinternational Compliance Association
2018 - 2018ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance Governance, Risk and ComplianceActivities and Societies: https://www.int-comp.org/qualifications/all-certificates-and-diplomas/diploma-in-grc/ The ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (PreviouslyInternational Diploma In Compliance) is a unique programme that provides detailedknowledge and useful practical skills. It is designed and awarded in association withUniversity of Manchester (for quality assurance).This Diploma is a benchmark qualification demonstrating excellence in compliance,risk and governance practice that is recognised all over the world.This detailed programme, created by… Show more The ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (PreviouslyInternational Diploma In Compliance) is a unique programme that provides detailedknowledge and useful practical skills. It is designed and awarded in association withUniversity of Manchester (for quality assurance).This Diploma is a benchmark qualification demonstrating excellence in compliance,risk and governance practice that is recognised all over the world.This detailed programme, created by experienced industry professionals for industryprofessionals, fuses practical knowledge within an academic discipline. The Diplomawill provide you with a clear understanding of the compliance role within yourown organisation and the wider financial services industry. It will help ensure yourawareness of national and international influences.This is a recommended qualification by the Central Bank of Bahrain.For more information visit:www.int-comp.org Show less

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
2017 - 2017KYC CDD Certification Anti - Money LaunderingImprove customer due diligence by learning how to better assess what you need to know, explore where to find the answers, organize your customer information in a meaningful way, and present your findings and Customer Due Diligence requirements clearly to all stakeholders.

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
2017 - 2017Sanctions Compliance Certification Anti Money LaunderingLearn the crucial sanctions compliance principles all compliance staff should understand. The learnings gained from this course fit into any current sanctions compliance program, helping to improve your controls.

International Association of Risk and Compliance Professional (IARCP)
2013 - 2013Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) Compliance Certification Online CourseCRCMP qualified on December 28, 2013

Institute of Business Management
2003 - 2005Masters in Business Administration Finance and Banking
St. Josephs College
1996 - 1998HSC Pre-Engineering
Habib Girls School
1989 - 1996SSC ScienceWas a Prefect in School.
Experience
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Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Private) Limited
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006Officer(MIS / Risk Management Department)Department monitors credit risk of the company and conducts other monitoring as per Prudential Regulations. Was responsible for all Internal / External Reporting which involves Financial analysis. The reporting also included SBP reports, credit rating reports and reports to other agencies.Had been actively involved in various projects of the company which includes - Risk Management as initiated by SBP for Basel II Implementation in Pakistan. Have also good knowledge on Operational, Credit and Market Risk. Have also worked on Reporting Chart of Accounts (RCOA), electronic Credit Information Bureau (eCIB), Revamping of Company’s Chart of Accounts as per RCOA and attended various trainings / seminars on Risk Management, Basel and projects. Show less

UBL - United Bank Limited
Jan 2007 - Feb 2008(Consumer Retail & Credit Department)Was part of Credit Controls team and was particularly looking after Credit Cards. Furthermore; also actively involved in BCP, Consumer Risk Management and other Risk Management projects including BASEL II. Have also conducted In-House trainings of various Consumer Departments. Have also conducted training for Collections department for Pakistan branches. The workshop for Collections department was based on the ethics, Customer service, Etiquettes over phone and understanding of various types of MIS used within the Collections unit. Show less
Manager
Jan 2007 - Feb 2008Manager
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

HBL
Feb 2008 - nowInvolved in reviewing / vetting of various policies, products and procedures from regulatory compliance, bank’s strategy and policies, internal controls and businesses viability perspective. This also includes review of Products of International Branches keeping in view regulations of respective country. The major subject areas include:• Corporate Banking• Commercial Banking• Human Resources• Retail Banking• Rural Banking• Consumer Banking• Risk Management• Operations• Service Quality• Alternate Delivery Channels (Phone Banking, Debit Card, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking. etc)- Miscellaneous Projects - FATCA Show less Involved in reviewing / vetting of various policies, products and procedures from regulatory compliance, bank’s strategy and policies, internal controls and businesses viability perspective. This also includes review of Products of International Branches keeping in view regulations of respective country. The major subject areas include:• Corporate Banking• Commercial Banking• Human Resources• Retail Banking• Agriculture Banking• Consumer Banking• Risk Management• Operations• Service Quality• Alternate Delivery Channels (Phone Banking, Debit Card, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking. etc)- Miscellaneous Projects Show less Operational Risk Management Department (Global Compliance) - ( Feb 15, 2008 to June 2009)Involved in historic loss data collection; development of RCSA and Key Risk Indicators of various departments of Bank. And converting all the collected data into Business Line and Loss Event Type wise. Have also conducted training session of Management Trainees regarding basics and importance of Operational Risk in Banking Industry.July 2009 to date - Risk and Policy Department (Global Compliance)Involved in reviewing / vetting of various policies, products and procedures from regulatory compliance, bank’s strategy and policies, internal controls and businesses viability perspective. This also includes review of Products of International Branches keeping in view regulations of respective country. The major subject areas include:Corporate BankingCommercial BankingHuman ResourcesRetail BankingAgriculture BankingConsumer BankingRisk Management OperationsAlternate Delivery Channels (Phone Banking, Debit Card, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking. etc) Show less
Head Client Acceptance and FCC Advisory / Global Compliance and Conduct
Apr 2023 - nowUnit Head Financial Crime Compliance Policy & Advisory
Aug 2021 - Mar 2023Senior Manager - AML Advisory, Policies and Procedures
Dec 2019 - Aug 2021Senior Manager- AML Advisory, Policies and Procedures
Dec 2019 - Dec 2019Head Of Compliance & MLRO
Mar 2017 - Dec 2019Head of Compliance & MLRO
Mar 2017 - Dec 2019Senior Manager - Risk and Policy Department (Global Compliance Group)
May 2014 - Mar 2017Manager II - Risk and Policy Department (Global Compliance)
Apr 2011 - Apr 2014Manager I
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)Dec 2013 - View certificate

ACAMS WWF Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Comprehensive Overview
ACAMSApr 2024 - View certificate

Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Part 1
ACAMSApr 2024 - View certificate

Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement
ACAMSApr 2024 - View certificate

Fighting Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Part 2: US Sex & Exploitation Cases
ACAMSApr 2024 
Enhancing Financial Inclusion with a Risk Based Approach
ACAMSOct 2023- View certificate

Preventing Online Child Exploitation with Financial Intelligence
ACAMSApr 2024 - View certificate

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS)
ACAMSMay 2022
Volunteer Experience
Public Speaker, Educationist, Career Counselling
Issued by Aga Khan Development Network on Dec 2005
Associated with Aainul Riaz Merchant, CRCMP , ICA Int. Dip. (GRC),CAMSMember
Issued by Aga Khan Education Board Pakistan on Aug 2023
Associated with Aainul Riaz Merchant, CRCMP , ICA Int. Dip. (GRC),CAMSCareer Counselor
Issued by Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan on Jan 2024
Associated with Aainul Riaz Merchant, CRCMP , ICA Int. Dip. (GRC),CAMS
Languages
- enEnglish
- urUrdu
- guGujrati
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