Hazim Banjar

Mitigated operational risks across Najm’s insurance services while ensuring compliance with SAMA regulations.
Conducted incident investigations to identify root causes and develop preventive strategies.
Led initiatives for risk reporting, enhancing organizational awareness of potential threats.
Supported a resilient culture by promoting accountability among teams.
Applied strong analytical skills along with in-depth insurance knowledge to inform decision-making.
Utilized ISO 31000 and COSO frameworks to strengthen risk management practices.

Oversaw assessment of risk exposure from third-party relationships and internal initiatives.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards while setting counterparty risk limits.
Maintained detailed risk registers through thorough project risk assessments.
Integrated risk controls in collaboration with project teams to enhance oversight.
Communicated key risks to senior management, supporting informed strategic decisions.
Aligned organizational risk practices with Najm’s enterprise risk framework for improved outcomes.

Oversaw the development of enterprise risk tools, such as event logs and appetite frameworks, across various domains.
Engaged with risk champions from Legal, IT, Supply Chain, and other sectors to evaluate risks.
Validated controls while refining mitigation strategies for identified risks.
Contributed valuable insights during strategic risk assessments to enhance resilience. Actively participated in the Revenue Cycle Management task force to bolster hospital-wide risk intelligence efforts.

Oversees risk exposure related to third-party relationships and internal projects. Responsible for assessing counterparty creditworthiness, setting risk limits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Conducts project risk assessments, maintains risk registers, and collaborates with teams to embed risk controls throughout the project lifecycle. Reports key risks to senior management and supports strategic decision-making by aligning risk practices with Najm’s enterprise risk framework

Managed enterprise risk functions related to IT governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and third-party risks.
Served as Risk Committee Secretary while leading comprehensive risk assessments across departments.
Successfully closed all SAMA observations between 2019 and 2021 to ensure compliance.
Created a strategic risk plan addressing regulatory gaps while digitizing product archives.
Conducted training sessions for the risk team to improve tool utilization.
Supervised outsourced vendors to uphold consistent risk management standards.
Participated in essential committees like ICC, Cybersecurity, and Insurance Products.
Delivered effective leadership in enterprise-wide risk management.

Executed data entry, control tracking, and event logging to support enterprise risk operations. Performed regular monitoring and risk assessments as directed by the Risk Manager. Engaged with key departments, including Legal, Treasury, Finance, HR, and Customer Service, for effective collaboration.
Contributed insights to business continuity planning and conducted third-party risk evaluations.
Updated matrix registers and prepared MOM reports to facilitate follow-up actions. Acted as a note taker across various committees to enhance information sharing.
Served as liaison for Cybersecurity and Insurance Products committees, promoting stakeholder engagement.

Executed core risk management functions, enhancing data collection for SAMA reports, including RBS and UNN.
Elevated quality of risk registers, event logs, and control frameworks through systematic reviews.
Established digital archives for insurance products to improve accessibility and organization.
Launched e-recording training via Care-web in partnership with third-party providers.
Conducted training sessions for university trainees, promoting practical application of risk management concepts.
Strengthened internal risk awareness across teams through targeted initiatives and communications.

Served as primary liaison between MENA operations and Amsterdam-based IT, Finance, and AP teams.
Oversaw daily administrative functions to support operational continuity across international teams.
Facilitated smooth cross-functional coordination to enhance collaboration among diverse teams.
Provided remote backup support to office managers throughout MENA region.