Fahad Khalid Bindakhil

Sanctions Supervisor.

• Supervise alert disposition process of all customer screenings in OWS.
• Handle L3 alert disposition of escalated cross-border payments via Firco system and local payments through emails for key words.
• Review and escalate requests from GTRF Global Trade and Receivable Finance team for alerted hits.
• Third Party Pre-Screening: Conduct World Check review for potential FCC sanctions risks before third-party profiles are entered into HUB.
• Manage Local Grey List Addition required by SAMA and prepare approvals for adding names to Local Grey List.
• Review group search requests, conduct research, and respond within requested business days.

External Party Engagement: Respond to SAMA queries and correspondent banks' payment-related queries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to avoid reputational risks.

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

• Assessed risk profiles for potential clients, reducing chance of illicit activities.
• Performed due diligence checks on high-risk customers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Developed tracking systems which facilitated easier monitoring of transactions for signs of suspicious activity.
• Identified and reported unusual transactions with in-depth analysis.

• Monitored 24/7 for fraud prevention, ensuring accurate decision-making and timely actions to prevent further fraud transactions.
• Conducted customer verifications and adhered to calling scripts to maintain quality standards.
• Managed confirmed fraud transactions and ensured were marked in monitoring systems.
• Logged incidents during system down times and reported to help desk and relevant teams.
• Acted as backup for Acquiring Monitoring tasks during staff shortages or high workloads.

• Responsible for buyout approvals and rejections, ensuring smooth operational workflows.