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REDHA NASSER ALREBDI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic risk executive with over 14 years of experience leading enterprise-level risk management functions and contributing to broader organizational risk governance. Proven in developing integrated frameworks, conducting cross-functional risk assessments, and aligning strategies with internal policies and external regulatory expectations. Work collaboratively across first and second lines of defense to support effective control design, incident response, and enterprise risk mitigation. Actively contribute to executive-level oversight through formal governance structures, enabling risk-informed decision-making and reinforcing board-aligned reporting. Recognized for cultivating a strong risk culture, enhancing business continuity readiness, and enabling sustainable organizational growth while protecting the institution’s people, operations, and assets through sound risk-informed strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head – Enterprise Counter Fraud - Risk Management

American Express Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - 07.2025

Serve as Secretary of the CEO-chaired Counter Fraud Governance Committee (CFGC), supporting strategic oversight and reporting to the Risk Committee

Support the implementation and embedding of the enterprise risk management framework across the organization through alignment of control functions, escalation protocols, and risk registers

Enhance risk culture by promoting awareness of the organization’s risk management approach, reinforcing accountability, and embedding the importance of risk ownership across all business units

Lead a multi-functional risk unit comprising investigation, monitoring, and prevention teams, responsible for identifying, assessing, and escalating internal exposures — such as internal fraud, policy breaches, control failures, and misconduct — while actively contributing to broader risk investigations where operational or governance breakdowns are uncovered. Ensure coordinated action, risk ownership, and control enhancements across all involved functions

Contribute to oversight of third-party risk by supporting assessments, due diligence reviews, and integration of external exposure into the overall risk posture

Develop and execute a comprehensive integrity and risk mitigation strategy, encompassing control frameworks, risk detection, and enterprise accountability mechanisms

Lead the implementation of an enterprise-wide SAS-based detection system, enhancing real-time alerting, risk scoring, and enabling AI/ML capabilities for advanced behavioural analytics

Collaborated with ERM to implement aligned KRIs, risk thresholds, and RCSA outputs within enterprise frameworks

Serve as an active member of the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) team, contributing to the organization’s resilience posture through participation in annual Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) exercises to validate system recovery, response readiness, and critical control continuity

Ensure continuity of monitoring capabilities through VDI-enabled access and embedded BCP planning for high-risk systems

Establish and lead a centralized second-line defense function focused on the identification, mitigation, and governance of financial misconduct and abuse

Structure the department into dedicated teams overseeing detection, prevention, and response functions to strengthen control coverage and risk ownership

Spearhead organization-wide transformation initiatives to improve monitoring, escalation, and intelligence sharing across high-risk channels including acquiring, issuing, and internal exposures

Engage with peer institutions, fintechs, and regulatory counterparts to exchange typologies, benchmark emerging threats, and promote risk control innovation

Stay informed on evolving regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and industry best practices; adapt internal frameworks and policies to maintain compliance and relevance

Consider the potential financial, reputational, and compliance impact of risks when designing and recommending mitigation strategies

Head – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 05.2024

• Led the development and execution of fraud management strategies to mitigate losses across card issuing portfolios

• Provided strategic support to acquiring operations and merchant teams to address acquiring- related fraud exposures

• Oversaw day-to-day fraud prevention activities, including transaction reviews, application fraud, and fraud dispute resolution

• Introduced advanced analytics and automation to fraud detection processes, resulting in reduced false positives and improved efficiency

• Strengthened collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve fraud awareness and embed a fraud risk culture across business units

• Mentored and developed high-potential team members, contributing to succession planning and internal promotions

Assistant Manager – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supported the Head of Fraud Prevention in the development and implementation of fraud management strategies
  • Maintained and analyzed monthly fraud reports to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
  • Monitored fraud system performance and coordinated with IT for timely system updates and optimizations
  • Participated in fraud rule writing and alert refinement processes to enhance detection accuracy
  • Collaborated with investigators and analysts to escalate high-risk cases and ensure timely resolution
  • Delivered knowledge-sharing sessions to fraud teams to improve understanding of emerging threats and internal controls

Supervisor – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Supervised daily operations of the fraud prevention team, ensuring adherence to internal procedures and service levels
  • Monitored and reviewed alerts generated by fraud detection systems, assigning investigations as necessary
  • Provided coaching, feedback, and quality reviews to fraud analysts to enhance performance and consistency
  • Assisted in enhancing fraud rule sets and optimizing monitoring logic to improve detection capabilities
  • Acted as a liaison between the fraud team and other business units to support fraud resolution and policy clarification
  • Contributed to the development of training materials and onboarding support for new team members

Senior Fraud Analyst – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Reviewed transaction alerts and applications flagged by fraud detection systems to identify suspicious activity
  • Investigated confirmed fraud cases and prepared case summaries for escalation and recovery processes
  • Worked in alignment with internal fraud guidelines to minimize losses and ensure operational accuracy
  • Collaborated with customer service, credit, and collections teams to resolve fraud-related inquiries
  • Contributed to the improvement of fraud detection logic by providing feedback on rule performance
  • Assisted in developing procedural documentation and shared insights during team calibration sessions

Team Manager

TESCO STORES
Manchester, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Managed day-to-day retail operations and supervised a diverse customer service team
  • Monitored staff performance, coached employees, and implemented process improvements to drive efficiency and service quality
  • Contributed to sales initiatives, inventory control, and store presentation standards
  • Supported hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of new team members

Customer Assistant

TESCO STORES
Manchester, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Delivered high-quality customer service and assisted with checkout and floor operations
  • Maintained inventory, restocked shelves, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to support a positive shopping experience

Education

Computer Science & Engineering -

Manchester College of Arts And Technology
Manchester, United Kingdom

General Studies -

Huntington High School
Huntington, West Virginia, USA

General Studies -

Canyon Junior High School
Canyon, Texas, USA

Certification

  • Leadership Development Program – Leoron Institute
  • Fraud Risk Management Workshop – American Express UK
  • Emotional Intelligence Course – American Express
  • FraudGuard Rule Management & Rule Writing – TSYS
  • Bridge to Management Workshop – American Express
  • Anti-Money Laundering – American Express
  • Financial Analysis – Nigel Astbury / American Express
  • Fraud Awareness – American Express
  • Certificate in Adult Literacy – City & Guilds / NOCN
  • Certificate in Oral Communications (3 Credits) – City & Guilds / NOCN

Accomplishments

  • Spot Management Award Certificate, American Express, 05/15/12
  • Spot Management Award Certificate, American Express, 03/18/13
  • Spot Management Award Certificate, American Express, 01/06/14
  • Led multiple strategic fraud operations with law enforcement in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Switzerland, resulting in successful apprehensions.

Skills

Core Risk Domains 

  • Fraud and Risk Governance
  • Enterprise and Operational Risk Management
  • Investigations and Internal Control Oversight
  • Regulatory and Compliance Leadership
  • Resilience, Culture, and Risk Integration


Languages

  • Arabic - Native
  • English - Native

Timeline

Head – Enterprise Counter Fraud - Risk Management

American Express Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - 07.2025

Head – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
01.2017 - 05.2024

Assistant Manager – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 01.2017

Supervisor – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 01.2015

Senior Fraud Analyst – Fraud Prevention and Investigation

American Express Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - 01.2012

Team Manager

TESCO STORES
01.2005 - 01.2008

Customer Assistant

TESCO STORES
01.2004 - 01.2005

Computer Science & Engineering -

Manchester College of Arts And Technology

General Studies -

Huntington High School

General Studies -

Canyon Junior High School
REDHA NASSER ALREBDI