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SAFFANAH BARRY

SAFFANAH BARRY

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Passionate multi-skilled executive, with +20 years experience in Policies & Procedures Development, Corporate Governance and Corporate Banking experience. Independent problem-solver focused on assessing organizational needs.

  • Works well under tight deadlines.
  • Multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
  • Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Organizational Excellence Head - Strategy Division

BALAD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Successfully spearheaded the establishment and standardization of departmental policies and procedures, aligning them with the organizational structure, strategic goals and PIF guidelines.
  • By defining and directing the lifecycle management of these policies in accordance with strategic direction and corporate governance framework.
  • Alignment of authority matrix and approval forms with strategic direction.
  • Managed process improvement projects, monitored the lifecycle of all policy documents from preparation, review, approval and dissemination, and developed training materials and awareness programs to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Launched a comprehensive Policies & Procedures library on the BDC Intranet, to house a centralized platform for all approved documents and operational forms.

Policy and Procedures Department Head - Governance, Risk & Compliance Division

BALAD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Successfully established and implemented departmental operating models and plans for policies and procedures, aligning them with the organizational structure.
  • Developed comprehensive policies, procedures, and DOA templates.
  • Defining and managing lifecycle of developed policies according to corporate governance frameworks, Ensured regulatory compliance with Board DOA.
  • Harmonized authority matrices between Board, Management, and operational levels and acted as primary contact and custodian for all approved policies and procedures.
  • Monitored lifecycle of policy and procedures documents from review to dissemination and developed training and awareness programs to ensure quality adherence and consistency.

Combat & Control Head

WATANIYA INSURANCE COMPANY
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Policy and Procedures Department Head - Corporate Governance & Compliance Division

JABAL OMAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
03.2017 - 11.2020


  • Successfully established and implemented departmental framework for policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the regulatory requirements and organizational structure.
  • Harmonized authority matrices across Board, Management, and Divisional levels.
  • By defining and managing the lifecycle from creation to publication.
  • Supported company-wide initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance end-to-end processes, and integrate systems for improved data consistency.
  • Primary contact and custodian for all approved policies and procedures.

Sr. Corporate Quality Assurance Officer - Corporate Banking Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Supporting and formulating projects within Corporate Banking Support Services, while ensuring accurate alignment from Policies & Procedure Section
  • Supporting & dedicated in managing end to end Platform Assistant Project within Corporate Banking group, ensuring procedures are mapped and approved in accordance to NCB standard templates and uploaded onto the Portal
  • Aligning with Service Standards Unit to formulate and complete service level agreement with concerned business area

Corporate Product Management Specialist - Corporate Banking Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Supporting and formulating Product Programs for Corporate Banking Group, while ensuring accurate alignment from Assurance Providers Group (Legal, Audit, Shariah, and Compliance)
  • Piloting a Project in Building Workspace within NCB Portal facilitating easy access of all approved CBG Product Programs
  • Aligning with Shariah for developing New Product programs

Policy & Procedures Specialist - Shared Services Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
06.2010 - 12.2012
  • Engaged Business Units in live process mapping sessions to support existing Business Unit's Operating Models, processing Critical Path, Dependencies, and Controls
  • Formulated effective Policies and Procedures for various Business Lines like Corporate Banking Group, Treasury, TROPs, and other areas to rationalize operations and alleviate associated Operational Risks
  • Reviewed Policies and Procedure Manual for Business Units bank wide, thereby ensuring adequate integration of newly developed, updated and enhanced Procedures
  • Liaise with Assurance Provider Group (APG) to conduct review and approval of developed procedures
  • Imparted leadership to the Business Units to steer them towards proper implementation of Policies and Procedures
  • Backed the Critical Initiatives and Projects originated by the Policies & Procedures Department including the likes of Awareness Programs and P&P Application
  • Played the role of one of the primary P&P Contacts with regards to the related Business Units managing the consistent validity of their Policies and Procedures Manuals

Corporate Banking Relationship Officer

SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2007 - 05.2010
  • Navigated difficult situations calmly, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Strengthened client relationships by conducting regular financial reviews.
  • Streamlined internal processes to improve operational effectiveness in the team.

Free lancing Consultant

BRITISH COUNCIL
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2005 - 12.2005
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Environmental Specialist

PERSGA
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2002 - 12.2005
  • Worked with local communities, improving their understanding of conservation efforts.
  • Researched eco-friendly policies, promoting sustainable development in the organization for the region.
  • Liaised with scientists and stakeholders whilst developing conservation plans to protect the red sea environment.
  • Led awareness campaigns for public enlightenment on environmental sustainability for schools.

Management Associate

SAMBA BANKING GROUP
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2000 - 12.2001
  • Maintained high standards of service to ensure customer loyalty.
  • Solved complex business problems, resulting in improved efficiency.

Education

M.Sc. - Geography & Environment

University of Dhaka

B.Sc. - Environmental Science

Independent University

A-Level Certificate -

Collingham Tutorial College
London / England

GCSE's & A-Level's - undefined

The King Fahad Academy

Skills

  • Corporate Governance
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Corporate Finance

Personal Information

Nationality: Saudi Arabian

Training

  • Core Accounting
  • Credit 1
  • Credit 2
  • International Trade Products
  • Principles of Shariah - Compliant Banking (SAMA Institute)
  • Financial Accounting 1 (IOB)
  • Accounting and Financial Analysis
  • SHB-6σ (Equivalent to Credit 3)
  • Operational Risk Assessment
  • Introduction to Islamic Banking
  • Compliance Training
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Team Building
  • Creative Thinking
  • Six Sigma (6σ) Green Belt
  • Senior Management Development Program
  • Landmark Forum
  • Landmark Advanced
  • Landmark Introduction Leaders Program

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Native

Affiliations

  • Baking Pies
  • Travel
  • Photography

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Organizational Excellence Head - Strategy Division

BALAD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2024 - 07.2025

Policy and Procedures Department Head - Governance, Risk & Compliance Division

BALAD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
07.2022 - 01.2024

Combat & Control Head

WATANIYA INSURANCE COMPANY
12.2020 - 03.2021

Policy and Procedures Department Head - Corporate Governance & Compliance Division

JABAL OMAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
03.2017 - 11.2020

Sr. Corporate Quality Assurance Officer - Corporate Banking Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
06.2014 - 03.2017

Corporate Product Management Specialist - Corporate Banking Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
01.2013 - 04.2014

Policy & Procedures Specialist - Shared Services Division

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK
06.2010 - 12.2012

Corporate Banking Relationship Officer

SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK
04.2007 - 05.2010

Free lancing Consultant

BRITISH COUNCIL
10.2005 - 12.2005

Environmental Specialist

PERSGA
01.2002 - 12.2005

Management Associate

SAMBA BANKING GROUP
11.2000 - 12.2001

B.Sc. - Environmental Science

Independent University

GCSE's & A-Level's - undefined

The King Fahad Academy

M.Sc. - Geography & Environment

University of Dhaka

A-Level Certificate -

Collingham Tutorial College

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