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Rakan Alburaikan

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Results-driven compliance and operations leader with expertise in regulatory adherence, risk management, and process optimization. Currently managing the Self-Supervising Unit at the National Bank of Pakistan, ensuring compliance through proactive monitoring, AML enhancements, and cross-department collaboration. Skilled in streamlining workflows, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SSU Manager

National Bank Of Pakistan
Riyadh
08.2024 - Current
  • Led the Self-Supervising Unit (SSU) to ensure efficient, autonomous operations and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Implemented self-auditing protocols, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.
  • Collaborated with leadership to align unit objectives with the bank’s strategic goals.
  • Fostered a culture of self-governance, promoting accountability and operational excellence.
  • Delivered process improvements through data-driven insights, optimizing performance and resource utilization.

Sanction Assistant Manager

SAMBA Financial Group
Riyadh
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Conducted daily transaction monitoring through report extraction to ensure compliance and transaction legitimacy.
  • Investigated irregular transactions to identify root causes and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with branches to address suspicious transaction inquiries, providing guidance and ensuring compliance.
  • Strengthened coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department, refining flagging scenarios for improved issue detection.
  • Identified Bitcoin-related risks and compiled entity assessments for the Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency, supporting the national ban decision.

Assessment and Monitoring Officer

SAMBA Financial Group
Riyadh
09.2014 - 02.2017
  • Compiled quarterly reports evaluating compliance department adherence to regulatory standards and company policies.
  • Facilitated communication between the Saudi Monetary Agency and business compliance officers at SAMBA to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
  • Implemented measures to ensure compliance staff completed mandatory training sessions, enhancing regulatory knowledge and compliance.
  • Supervised business compliance officers, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
  • Managed penalties imposed by the Saudi Monetary Agency, collaborating with compliance officers to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

Education

Bachelor's degree - English Translation

King Saud University
Riyadh

Skills

-Risk Management
-Investigation
-Problem-Solving
-Leadership
-Project Management
-Regulatory Knowledge
-Audit and Monitoring
-Quality Assurance
-Process Improvement

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

SSU Manager

National Bank Of Pakistan
08.2024 - Current

Sanction Assistant Manager

SAMBA Financial Group
02.2017 - 09.2021

Assessment and Monitoring Officer

SAMBA Financial Group
09.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor's degree - English Translation

King Saud University
Rakan Alburaikan