Najla AlsufyanI

Results-driven finance professional with a strong background in risk management, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in both the central banking and commercial banking environments, with a focus on prudential regulations, capital adequacy, and Basel framework implementation. Proven ability to conduct deep financial analysis, automate reporting, and solve complex operational problems. Demonstrates strong leadership and supervision skills, having led cross-functional teams and built compliance units from the ground up. Holds an MBA in Finance and is fluent in Arabic with advanced English proficiency. Currently contributing to Saudi Arabia’s financial sector resilience through policy development and regulatory alignment.

• Established and managed the Reporting and Quality Management unit at Al Rajhi Bank, where I designed the unit’s structure, hired the team, and defined its functions and procedures.
• Reduced operational mistakes by over 80% through quality reports and enhanced automated monitoring processes. This helped improve efficiency and productivity, while also eliminating the need for employees to work extra hours.
• Worked on a solution to transition operational reporting tasks to robotic systems, which reduced dependency on external services and lowered associated costs.
• Conducted five extensive research studies addressing financial sector gaps and regulatory frameworks, delivering actionable insights that supported decision-making and policy development.
• Played a pivotal role in hiring for the IFSB General Secretariat, managing a complex multi-country recruitment process completed within two months, coordinating communications with international stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
• Enhanced systems to enforce SAMA regulations, minimizing penalties and improving compliance adherence across the organization. This resulted in closing 13 audit notes within six months.