SARAH ALOMARI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Bringing a comprehensive background in Compliance, Human Resources, and Change Management, coupled with adeptness in administration. Possess strong communication skills tailored for engagement with business, executive, and technical stakeholders. Proficient in developing, analyzing, and interpreting staffing metrics and reports for strategic decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Manager
Riyad Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.09 - Current
- Implemented and enforced departmental policies, processes, and procedures to maintain compliance standards.- Collaborated with various departments to provide expertise and support for compliance programs.
- Liaised with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) for compliance regarding new products and services
- Ensured timely and accurate submission of compliance information and reports to SAMA
- Managed SAMA inspections and observations
- Monitored and reported on compliance risk, contributing to a proactive risk culture within the organization
- Updated Compliance Pages on the intranet and ensured the accuracy of compliance documentation
- Developed and maintained compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics to meet Riyad Bank's standards and requirements
- Kept abreast of compliance trends and developments to recommend process improvements and efficiency enhancements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, considering international best practices to optimize compliance processes and practices.
Compliance
Financial Crime, Public Investment Fund
2020.01 - 2023.08
- Drove the Investigation on investment deals by conducting advanced Due diligence including screening , open source searches and back ground checks - Strive the implementation of Thomas Reuters (World Check) as an internal control
- Lead the AB&C project group calls with PIF internal stakeholders to align with the project vendor management
- Lead the Quality Assurance function for investment deals and transactions
- Proactively supported the Head of FCC and senior management with Ad-hoc requests
- Produced a robust quality assurance process to identify gaps and mitigate FCC risks - Supported the Sanctions compliance team with thorough review of the current investments position against the evolving Russian sanctions
- Advice business on KYC/SPV requests for deals and transactions.
Senior Operations Analyst
CSU, J.P.Morgan Chase
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Reviewed and maintenance of list changes in accordance with sanctions policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including local Saudi list updates
- Worked in tandem with offshore OFAC list maintenance team and the Compliance team
- Ensure performance / deliverables are in accordance with the global sanction's standards
- Interfaced with compliance for clarifications and additional information
- Actively participated in improvement initiative projects/programs
- Reviewed and processed SAMANET-Tanfeth requests Judicial and General
- Collaborated with IT to launch and implement new SAMA system.
Human Resources and Government relations coordinator
Nobu Hotels
2017.08 - 2018.09
- Entered personnel and subcontractor data into a central database
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on the regular and overtime hours
- Updated presentation documents for the compensation committee to review
- Accurately prepared government compliance reports and proposal requests for employee data
- Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquires
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
- Identified development opportunities and succession gaps
- Implemented a tracking database for employee professional development and licensure renewal credits
- Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving their delivery
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits
- Updated presentation documents for the compensation committee to review
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities
- Conducted background checks on candidates.
HR Coordinator
Alshaya Retail Academy
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks
- Conducted employment verifications and investigations
- Built a comprehensive employee recruiting strategy
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity
- Established and monitored employee pay scales
- Managed the employee rewards programs
- Conducted job analysis and job evaluations, resulting in quality job specifications
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the HRMS database
- Shadowed employees to determine an accurate description of the duties and skills required for each position.
Administrative Assistant
Green Baize Consultancy
2016.01 - 2016.04
- Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings
- Located and attached appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
- Tracked and maintained monthly and year end vendor rebates
- Developed and maintained an internal client filing system
- Completed data entry, tracked CVs and maintained the applicant tracking system
- Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCertification
INSEAD: 2021
Governance, Risk, Compliance Program.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Native
Timeline
Senior Manager
Riyad Bank
2023.09 - Current
Compliance
Financial Crime, Public Investment Fund
2020.01 - 2023.08
Senior Operations Analyst
CSU, J.P.Morgan Chase
2018.01 - 2020.01
Human Resources and Government relations coordinator
Nobu Hotels
2017.08 - 2018.09
HR Coordinator
Alshaya Retail Academy
2016.01 - 2017.01
Administrative Assistant
Green Baize Consultancy
2016.01 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University