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Interim Global Head of Data Governance Financial Crime Risk

HSBCnet is a financial services company which provides transaction, research and analytics tools covering global markets, cash management, investment banking, and more.

Professional Synopsis: An accomplished risk management professional with an eventful career studded with over 18 years’ professional expertise in the areas of credit risk, internal controls, financial crime and regulatory compliance management, quality & reporting management systems, risk & audit management, internal reviews, anti-money laundering, sanctions, bribery and corruption and the regulatory landscape, business continuity and business impact assessment. Professional Snapshot: Hands on expertise in developing strategies and policies to counter financial crime as well as Implementing risk controls with a proven understanding in data analytics, data governance and systems management. Acquired experience in dealing with stakeholders across 9 countries in the Middle East in addition to regional teams based in the UAE and the global teams based in London and New York. Extensive experience in building the risk appetite framework for both financial crime and regulatory compliance setting out the bank’s approach to measuring, managing and reporting Risk Appetite. Ability to provide a globally consistent approach, outlining processes, policies, metrics and governance, to help ensure that business activities remain within the stated risk appetite of the bank. Well versed in verification of operational efficiency levels; evaluating internal control systems and recommending necessary suggestions to improve internal controls. Credible in conducting scrutiny with proven strengths in preparing structured reports in compliance with statutory procedures. Possess advanced knowledge of maintaining control compliance environment, review audit requirement & driving compliance to ensure work is completed. Creative and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to analyze business issues and identify key risks/mitigating controls, combined with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.