Salman Sarip
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with extensive experience in research and analytical skills specialising in customer due diligence, risk assessment, suspicious transaction monitoring. Ensures compliance with AML/CTF regulations, implements effective policies, and prepares regulatory reports. Employs strong analytical and investigative skills to support business objectives while maintaining compliance frameworks and mitigating financial crime risks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Assistant
ITFC
2021.08 - 2026.02
- Supported the Compliance Senior Manager on periodic Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) recertification for high-risk CPCV portfolios (sovereigns, SOEs, private sector, banks/FIs, PEP-linked entities, high-risk geographies), ensuring compliance with internal policy, FATF standards, and Shariah governance principles.
- Performed comprehensive KYC refresh: BO verification, source of funds/wealth assessment, adverse media triage, sanctions & PEP screening, and transactional behavior review vs. risk appetite.
- Executed end-to-end onboarding for high-risk counterparties (traders, suppliers, off-takers, shipping companies), including KYC file buildout, EDD investigations, sanctions/PEP screening, adverse media dispositioning, and financial crime risk assessments.
- Supported the Senior Manager by inbound KYC requests from correspondent/partner banks (Treasury side), coordinating timely, complete responses by provision of refreshed ITFC KYC package.
- Conducted 2LoD Quality Assurance (QA) over L1/L2 KYC for low/medium risk CPCV clients to ensure completeness, accuracy, appropriate risk scoring, and policy & procedure adherence.
- Leveraged AI-driven web and media insights to streamline KYC, accelerate accurate due diligence, enhance risk detection, and improve analysis/review efficiency for stronger compliance decisions.
- Performed transaction screening and post-trade reviews (dual-use goods, end-use checks, routing anomalies), ensuring escalations for sanctions/export-control red flags.
- Executed real-time and batch sanctions/PEP/adverse media screening for entities, vessels (IMO/flag/owner), and trade documents; documented investigation outcomes with a strong audit trail.
- Managed the CRO's calendar daily, scheduling meetings and appointments efficiently.
- Conducted comprehensive and preliminary KYC and AML compliance reviews for high-risk clients, partners, counterparties, and vendors, ensuring thorough verification and documentation for both onboarding and periodic recertification due diligence.
- Collaborated with Relationship Managers to ensure compliant onboarding.
- Support the RMD DMs on data collection, analysis, and financial spreading related assignments.
- Provide continuous support to the CRO in managing and maintaining the ITFC Policies & Procedures Database.
- Provided administrative and technical support to the CRO and RCC functions, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payment for Vendors/Service Providers.
- Ensure proper handling, review, submission, and filing of corporate and departmental documents addressed to the CRO and RCC functions.
- Serves as focal point for Risk & Control Complex Quarterly Performance Updates and Reporting.
- Liaised with departments to ensure smooth information flow across organisation, enhancing collaboration.
- Streamlined administrative processes to increase efficiency at work.
- Took minutes during meetings accurately preserving crucial details for future reference.
- Updated the database to enable easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced communication between departments by arranging and coordinating meetings and conferences.
Senior Assistant
ITFC
2019.09 - 2021.08
- Manage the Chief Risk Officer’s calendar and communications with precision, coordinating meetings, resolving conflicts in time, providing briefings, urgent follow-ups, and consistent organizational alignment.
- Manage ITFC P&Ps repository and document archives, ensuring all records are up-to-date, compliant, and efficiently organized for CRO and RCC functions.
- Prepare, draft, and format reports, policies & procedures, guidelines, forms, memos, and presentations in line with ITFC standards, including the development of infographics, charts, and diagrams as required.
- Prepare biannual rating migration matrices and portfolio/internal rating reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of high-quality outputs ahead of PAC deadlines.
- Support data analysis and reporting by collecting and structuring information, maintaining ITFC member countries’ external credit ratings records and election calendars, and preparing financial institution scorecard inputs for IDB corporate and FI portfolios.
- Streamline RLC operations by managing Culture Amp goals, SharePoint library, staff travel and leave, key stakeholder coordination, meeting administration, and office resource management.
- Conduct KYC/AML/CFT compliance checks, perform due diligence and client screening, and maintain accurate CPCV & PEP logs to support ITFC’s Compliance function and ensure timely, high-quality reporting.
Compliance Specialist
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2017.06 - 2019.06
- Ensured newly drafted and to-be-issued policies/SOPs met standard policy writing formats and templates.
- Designed and produced External Compliance Evaluation Guide Manual to support audits and inspections for Government Regulations Compliance Audit (GRCA).
- External Compliance Audits: Conducted compliance audits, including test of controls and inspections on government regulations and provisions across Toyota ALJR 3S Centers and Showrooms.
- Correspondence & Reporting: Prioritized and managed departmental correspondence, policies, and reports; determined urgency, forwarded critical items to the SGM, CCO, or relevant colleagues, and ensured timely follow-up and responses.
- Designed and produced Compliance 'Compass' brochure (2017 Edition) and awareness campaign materials; managed design and printing of roll-up banners and posters for Compliance Training events.
- Web Development: Designed and developed the ALJ Motors Compliance portal/internal website using HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and jQuery (front-end development).
- Served as SAP Requestor and Receiver for purchase requisitions of IT assets, office supplies, consumables, and services using the JSAP system.
Executive Assistant
Abdul Latif Jameel Auto
Jeddah
2015.06 - 2017.06
- Coordinated workflow and facilitated communication between Compliance and multiple departments including HR, Finance, IT, Admin, and Retail Operations (CSO, GS, TMO) to ensure seamless operations.
- Prepared monthly Compliance reports for the SGM and Chief Compliance Officer, summarizing investigations, audits, field visits, pending/closed cases, and other departmental operations for management meetings.
- Exercised initiative and independent action in responding to routine inquiries, drafting correspondence, and following up on non-routine requests under supervisor guidance.
- Managed confidential files and sensitive data, including compliance cases, financial records, and internal reports, ensuring access is restricted to authorized personnel.
- Organized and coordinated SGM/GM schedules, including meetings, investigations, field visits, travel bookings, reminders, and correspondence management.
- Designed and developed the Compliance Department internal portal using HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Produced and distributed Compliance Monthly Newsletters using Microsoft Publisher.
- Maintained the Compliance Cases Register, including digital and physical archiving for all received, pending, WIP, and closed cases.
- Managed office supplies and inventory, liaising with Procurement for quotations, vendor selection, and procurement of IT equipment, stationery, and other consumables, including facility maintenance coordination.
- Coordinated domestic and international business travel, including airfare, visas, and expense claims for Managers and Department Heads.
- Provided IT support for colleagues, troubleshooting LAN/network, printer, software, and IP phone issues; escalated unresolved problems to IT Helpdesk.
- Scheduled and managed meetings for Compliance SGM/GM and CCO, including preparation of agendas and meeting logistics.
- Assisted in preparing and dispatching confidential documents (investigation cases, personnel files) via courier services (DHL, FedEx) locally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
Philippines 2008.09 - 2013.02
Skills
- Strong research skills, including ability to use public sources to complete investigations and reviews
- Strong writing, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong writing skills with the ability to draft quality reports, policies, manuals, procedures, and business correspondence
- Strong communication, presentation, and report writing skills are required
- Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external management
- Very strong research, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and appropriate organizational skills
- Refinitiv World-Check
- Orbis/BankFocus
- PurpleTRAC
- Dow Jones Factiva
- BMI
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI
- ClickUp
- Perplexity AI
- MS Copilot AI
- Dow Jones/World-Check/Accuity (or equivalent), screening engines, vessel intelligence platforms, AML case management systems, Adverse Media tools, Excel/Power BI, internal KYC workflow tools, FATF standards, Wolfsberg principles, local regulatory guidelines, and Shariah governance frameworks
- Advanced spreadsheets
- High-Level confidentiality
- Prioritisation expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organisational awareness
Certification
- ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialists (CGSS) - In Progress
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Expected Completion: June 2026
- ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
International Compliance Association | January 2026
- Forensic Investigation Training Course – LEORON
Accomplishments
Received Golden Spot Award, ITFC, December 2025
Timeline
Executive Assistant
ITFC
2021.08 - 2026.02
Senior Assistant
ITFC
2019.09 - 2021.08
Compliance Specialist
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
2017.06 - 2019.06
Executive Assistant
Abdul Latif Jameel Auto
2015.06 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
2008.09 - 2013.02