Nawar Zaid Aldajani
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Investment Management. Proven track record of developing and implementing risk frameworks, and governance policies to support institutional investment operations. Adept at conducting risk assessments, managing regulatory audits, and aligning investment strategies with organizational risk appetite. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, financial analysis, and policy development to ensure robust oversight and strategic decision-making in dynamic financial environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Investment Unit Quality & GRC Director
stc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2022 - Current
- Revamped Delegation of Authority to streamline strategic investment decision processes.
- Enhanced Decision Right Framework to improve interactions with subsidiaries on investment matters.
- Developed investment policies and streamlined deal types to ensure effective governance.
- Established an investment risk framework to define and apply risk appetite in investment activities.
- Implemented quality plans and standardized practices in alignment with Corporate Excellence policies
Investment Management Office, Acting Director
stc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2023 - Current
- Developed Investment Strategy in align with Corporate Strategy
- Provide customized periodic reports to management and board committees, summarizing overall investment pipeline updates, deal progress, and strategic alignment
- Design and oversee end-to-end processes for all investment transaction types, ensuring confidentiality and agility.
- Establish guidelines for due process, including approval gates and data reporting.
- Refine investment templates and tools based on stakeholder feedback throughout investment lifecycle.
- Create a monitoring system that centralized all investment-related data in one repository.
- Ensure secure documentation and storage of all investment-related documents in a central location.
Planning & Quality Support Team Leader
stc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Defined strategic objectives and established KPIs to achieve investment unit goals.
- Developed and executed and monitored strategic plans for superior performance.
- Developed and optimized processes, driving automation for enhanced efficiency.
- Managed identified risks and internal audit findings, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
Business Analysis Specialist
stc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted comprehensive analyses of corporate performance, delivering insights to top management.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Board of Directors and executives.
- Prepared scorecards for corporate and business units, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
- Monitored progress of scorecards, providing monthly, quarterly, and annual updates.
Budgeting Analyst
stc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for stc Group and subsidiaries.
- Monitored subsidiary portfolios, reported subsidiaries performance to management
- Conducted financial valuations of stc's subsidiaries to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepared annual budgets and financial plans for stc Group and its subsidiaries.
Accountant
Emirates NBD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared daily Balance Sheet and Income Statement to identify major variances.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly assessments of financial performance.
- Compiled weekly SAMA report by tracking cash inflows and outflows.
- Analyzed daily deposit data for insights on financial trends.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Aston University
UK 09.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Essex University
UK 09.2010 - 05.2013
Senior Management Program Diploma - Effective Leadership Program
IE Business School
Riyadh 03.2023 - 07.2023
CFA Level I -
CFA Institute
Skills
- Growth initiatives
- Effective mentoring
- Performance metrics tracking
- Decision-Making competency
- Corporate governance understanding
- Risk management proficiency
- Leadership acumen
- Financial management
- Policy enforcement
- Financial reporting
- Strategic planning
- Visionary thinking
- Board level communication
Certification
- Certified KPI professional
- Certified Financial Modeler
- Coaching Practices
Timeline
Investment Management Office, Acting Director
stc
12.2023 - Current
Senior Management Program Diploma - Effective Leadership Program
IE Business School
03.2023 - 07.2023
Investment Unit Quality & GRC Director
stc
12.2022 - Current
Planning & Quality Support Team Leader
stc
01.2020 - 12.2022
Business Analysis Specialist
stc
12.2017 - 12.2019
Budgeting Analyst
stc
02.2016 - 12.2017
Accountant
Emirates NBD
02.2015 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Aston University
09.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Essex University
09.2010 - 05.2013
CFA Level I -
CFA Institute
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