Abdullah Bashir

Experience

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  National Bank of Pakistan

  Feb 2018 - now

  To monitor regulatory compliance and adherence of internal control procedures in branch operations To conduct Regional inspection / Internal control testing of branches on periodic basis with the perspective to implement robust internal control framework for fraud prevention and/or detection. Identify and rectify any internal control shortcomings in liaison with regional management team at the branches Coordinate with branches for rectification of diarized audit findings and its submission to audit office for closure there off Prepare and process clearance certificate/remarks sheet of all types of audits of branches/regions and its submission to audit office To coordinate with SBP team for provision of data/information and inspection of branches.To review inspection reports prepared by cash management staff and conduct follow-ups for any irregularity and manage recovery of penalty from concerned branch. Provide necessary support to the Learning & Management Development Division in imparting trainings to regional / branch employees relating to internal controls, compliance requirements, AML/KYC, SBP rules & regulation Coordinate with different branches for provision of information required to report Prompt Exceptions, STR, CTR and other regulatory non-compliance, if any. Ensure Shariah Compliance. Show less Liaisoning with branches for execution of Internal Control and Compliance Frame work.Coordinate with SBP inspection team during their Inspection and monitoring of rectification of SBP observation raised in their inspection reportsReview any internal control shortcomings in liaison with regional management team at the branchesLiaison branches within the region on implementing regulatory developments and other compliance issues or program as approvedCoordinate between branches and Internal or external auditors/ other stake holders for execution of audit at branch levels and provide support.Responsible for oversight and monitoring of branches with in the region to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.Ensure compliance of Banking Laws, regulations, Bank's instructions and procedure, and records rectification of Audit irregularities and their no recurrenceEnsure compliance of Banking Laws, regulations as per bank’s policy procedures, Timely resolution of AML Alerts with proper Liasioning with HO Compliance team.Proper follow up for High Risk KYC cases with HOReview all KYC/CDD records i.e. new / existing customers, for accuracy and completeness. Ensure that risk rating is properly assigned to an account. Investigate and assess alerts for potential money laundering risks in the bank through FCCM AML software.Assisting business teams by providing advisory on high risk accounts for KYC and EDD at the time of on-boarding and for review of existing relationships to mitigate risks. Show less

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    May 2023 - now

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    Jun 2022 - May 2023

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    Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Trainee Officer

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2019