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Khalid Thabit

Riyadh,01

Summary


I hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have gained valuable experience as a Civil Engineer on the Riyadh Metro Project. Currently, I am serving as Head of Property and Security at Standard Chartered Bank Saudi Arabia, where I oversee the management of both the Bank's Branch and Capital. With a strong background in international banking, I have accumulated over 4 years of experience within the Bank.


Throughout my career, I have taken on key responsibilities in managing specialized functions, including Facilities Management, Projects Management, Business Continuity Management, Operational Risk Management, Physical Asset Management, General Administration, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security Services.

These functions are vital to the overall health and success of an organization, and I have effectively navigated challenges across multiple fronts.


I have successfully mitigated high-risk issues and demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing service delivery strategies, designing policies, optimizing operations, managing leases, overseeing mergers, and ensuring compliance with various business standards. My focus has always been on achieving organizational goals and priorities.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Property and Security

Standard Chartered Bank Saudi Arabia
05.2021 - Current


As a Head of Property and Security at Standard Chartered Managing both Standard Chartered Bank Branch and Capital in Facilities Management, Projects Management, Business Continuity Management, Operational Risk Management, Physical Asset Management, General Administration, Health, Safety and Environment & Security Services.


  • Leading Property and Security department at high standards.
  • Ensure the effective delivery and maintenance of the Branch's facility management and Security systems on a day-to-day operational basis.
  • Maintain the Branch's effective facility management and Security framework and practices.
  • Managing the Business Continuity Management function in the branch.
  • Operational risk management.
  • Physical asset management.
  • Compliance and aligned with Saudi Central Bank Safety and Security Guidelines.
  • Ensure processes and procedures are fulfilled and administrated in the prescribed manner.
  • Support the CEO of Riyadh Branch by contributing to establish Riyadh Branch as the best working place.
  • Managing key regulatory project implementation activities.
  • Working closely with global teams and supervise any facility and security activities.
  • Managing incident, working with global teams in root cause identification.
  • Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability


Civil Engineer

FAST Consortium
01.2021 - 05.2021


I worked as Civil Engineer overseeing one station of the Riyadh metro project responsible to manage the project in its overall operational with the team.


  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining the design process and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Enhanced infrastructure durability with thorough structural analysis and material selection.
  • Reduced construction costs by conducting value engineering assessments and identifying cost-effective solutions.
  • Increased project success rates by developing comprehensive risk management plans and implementing mitigation strategies.


Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2020

Skills

  • Facility Management
  • Projects Management
  • Physical Security Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Cost-reduction Methods
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts and Vendors Management
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Excellent Communication
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Extraordinary customer service and relationship management experience
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Accelerant learner
  • Negotiating and Influencing
  • Leadership skills, Teamwork player
  • Organizational and Planning skills

Accomplishments


  • Establishing Engineering, Projects, Logistics, Safety, and Security department for Standard Chartered Bank Saudi Arabia.

  • Studied and understand the Saudi Central, Safety and Security Guidelines for Banking Sector. Apply all and ensure to be aligned with the Guidelines to avoid any penalty/fine. Passed Safety and Security Thematic inspection from Saudi Central Bank with very positive feedback October, 2023.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Head of Property and Security

Standard Chartered Bank Saudi Arabia
05.2021 - Current

Civil Engineer

FAST Consortium
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

King Saud University
Khalid Thabit