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Wijdan Tarabzouni
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Wijdan Tarabzouni

Singapore

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Consultant - Infrastructure Restructuring & MappingGeneral AuditorLead Special InvestigatorAudit Lead - Head of AffiliatesCompliance Head - Engineering & Financial

Work Type

Full TimeConsulting

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site
Location: SingaporeQatarOmanUnited Arab Emirates Bahrain
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

199000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancement

Summary

Strategic GRC Executive and Entrepreneurial Leader with over 20 years of expertise managing mission-critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and multi-billion dollar investment portfolios. Expert in sanctions controls, transaction monitoring, agreements and enterprise‑wide compliance strategies, and architecting global governance for high-frequency trading and financial environments. Proven records in mega projects with multi-million dollar savings. Master of global regulatory landscapes, including MiFID II/RTS 6 and AML. Expert aligning human capital strategy with institutional integrity.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Chief Audit Executive

Aramco - APAC Regional Hub
05.2025 - Current
  • Directed strategic audits across APAC's complex regulatory landscapes, delivering board‑level assurance over cybersecurity, data protection,and reinforcing stakeholder confidence for mission critical infrastructure and multi-billion foundations and JVs.
  • Orchestrated complex audits of financial, marketing, downstream retail networks, manufacturing, plants, and treasury functions; optimized asset utilization and streamlined workflows by 30% through data-driven risk remediation.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of AI-driven monitoring and advanced data analytics, reducing the Mean Time to Discovery (MTTD) for compliance breaches by 25% across regional trading and supply chain activities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for banking regulations, credit card protocols, sanctions, and money laundering detection; improved detection accuracy for regional transactions by 25%.
  • Lead full-cycle Talent Acquisition and headhunting for senior compliance roles; oversee remuneration and compensation strategies for management to ensure market competitiveness and retention.
  • Recruited and mentored an international team of auditors and investigators, achieving a 30% improvement in departmental output through targeted leadership development, centralized work environment and strategic resource allocation.
  • Established APAC regional hub function along with governance and whistleblowing structures, ensuring independence while maintaining enterprise alignment.

Consultant - Infrastructure Restructuring & Mapping

Aramco Global Affiliate
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Architected the global affiliate audit hubs structure to support rapid international expansion, ensuring operational stability and Investment Due Diligence across new global entities.
  • Developed innovative "Global Services Fit" evaluation models for internal market, resulting in optimized capital allocation and increased opportunities.
  • Designed and delivered executive framework and training on US/EU/APAC regulatory exposure, developing employees in data and taxation/financial regulatory.
  • Authored critical governance policies for 10+ international affiliates, ensuring 100% alignment with US, EU and APAC regulatory mandates.

General Auditor

Aramco Joint Venture
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Served as Secretary for the Board Audit Committee, managing institutional-grade reporting and aligning C-suite strategy with public-market readiness requirements.
  • Serve as an Advisor to the Board Remuneration plan, managing institutional-grade reporting and executive compensation oversight.
  • Strengthened organizational compliance by refining GRC measures and optimizing 20% regulatory fines.
  • Directed comprehensive cybersecurity audits and data protection assessments, ensuring adherence to global security standards (ISO 27001).
  • Established a comprehensive in-house ethics reporting structure and led COC, COI, and AML/Counter-Fraud campaigns, significantly increasing the report substantiation rate.
  • Managed the end-to-end Procurement Cycle for audit function assurance packages, negotiating high-value contracts with tier-1 global service providers.
  • Liaised with legal counsel for efficient handling of legal issues.
  • Supported ERP function formalization of governance framework.

Lead Special Investigator

Aramco - Global Financial Fraud & Misconduct
05.2020 - 06.2023
  • Directed & led forensic investigations into complex Supply Chain Code of Conduct (SCOC) breaches and Money Laundering risks, recovering millions overcharged fees.
  • Prevented potential security breaches by proactively identifying vulnerabilities in clients'' systems or processes during investigations.
  • Special Initiatives of spearhead a multi-million dollar "Audit Co-Sourcing" engagements, integrating legal, financial, and technical components into successful contract award processes.
  • Developed and delivered fraud campaigns and high-level training for seniors and executive management on fraud detection, compliance, and contracting optimization.

Audit Lead - Head of Affiliates

Aramco Global
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Lead operational, financial, IP, treasury, research & technologies, insurance and trading corporate audits for different multi-billion functions and global affiliates.
  • Audited Energy Trading activities, identifying and mitigating risks related to price-setting instruments and algorithmic stability.
  • Partnered with IT to champion a centralized data system for automated policy generation, approvals, and reviews, reducing policy lifecycle duration by 40%.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to senior management on matters relating to internal controls, risk management, regulatory and governance.

Compliance Head - Engineering & Financial

Aramco
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Pioneered the IR4 digital solution for automated asset management, improving compliance to IFRs and financial accruals accuracy by 80%.
  • Championed and executed the project from inception to completion for the firm's first Technical Career Ladder, defining progression for 3200+ engineers.
  • Spearhead end-to-end, the first collaborated Drilling Academy partnership with multiple consultation and drilling firms; managed scope, contract, and execution, resulting in multi-million dollar savings.
  • Trusted Consultant on drilling service agreements, contracts, and legal interpretations.
  • Spearheaded the creation of new Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Championed high-priority drilling initiatives and mega projects with various stakeholders participating in organizational revenue and market expansion.
  • Managed and mentored a team of 20+ with clear development plan.

Upstream Development Professional Instructor

Upstream Professional Development Center
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Collaborated on the development of a groundbreaking pioneer virtual course for Drilling Rigs And awarded patent.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.

Contracting Specialist

Aramco
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Directed comprehensive contract procurement activities.
  • Resolved claims disputes and handled payments.
  • Implemented innovative procurement strategies that resulted in cost reductions while maintaining high-quality standards for projects.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, leading to significant cost savings of 65%.

Drilling Engineer - Ops & Restructuring Engagement

Aramco
11.2009 - 01.2012
  • Core contributor to the Aramco Upstream IPO readiness task force, managing sub-surface risk assessments and scalability planning for a $2T offering.
  • Headed and advised technical data analytics and operational plans to support upstream investment decisions and field development project feasibility with optimization plans for two of the biggest O&G increments onshore and offshore.
  • Executed end-to-end events and represented the firm as Master of Ceremonies (MC) for major international technical summits and corporate events, facilitating high-level stakeholder engagement.
  • Optimized reservoir operations by streamlining data use in business and financial planning.
  • Collaborated with various departments to implement innovative data management solutions.

Design Lead

Aramco
11.2005 - 11.2009
  • Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of outsourced design tasks within budget constraints.
  • Oversaw the creation of engaging multimedia content for social media campaigns, driving increased engagement from target audiences.
  • Established a system for tracking project progress through each stage of the design process, enabling proactive adjustments as needed to meet milestones on time or ahead of schedule.

Design Director

ZF Group
03.2004 - 10.2005
  • Founded a pioneering female design unit in Eastern Provence.
  • Directed a long-term collaborative initiative across Italy.

Marketing & Sales Manager

International Security & Technology Co.
02.2003 - 03.2004
  • Enhanced sales procedures through effective CRM strategies.
  • Executed competitive deals through analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.

Education

Board Directorship

BDI
Dubai
05.2025

Bachelor in Architectural Science - Architecture

KFU
KSA
04.2004

Certificate - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation

ACFE
US
04.2025

MBA - Oil & Gas

EU
Vienna
10.2023

Certificate - ISO 45001:2018 IRCA Lead Auditor

ISO
US

Certificate - ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor(IRCA)

ISO
US

Certificate - OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor (IRCA)

OHSAS
US

Associate of Science - Drilling Engineering

UPDC
KSA
2018

Certificate - Etiquette

Development Center Personal Social Etiquette
London
2008

Skills

  • Global GRC & Regulatory
  • Forensic and Investigations
  • Policy formulation
  • Leadership across diverse functions
  • Strategic board advisory
  • Management of strategic initiatives
  • Supply chain management
  • Global investment and marketing
  • Governance of transaction and sanctions
  • Workforce compliance management
  • Compliance & Fraud framework development

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Timeline

Chief Audit Executive

Aramco - APAC Regional Hub
05.2025 - Current

Consultant - Infrastructure Restructuring & Mapping

Aramco Global Affiliate
07.2024 - 05.2025

General Auditor

Aramco Joint Venture
06.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Special Investigator

Aramco - Global Financial Fraud & Misconduct
05.2020 - 06.2023

Audit Lead - Head of Affiliates

Aramco Global
01.2018 - 05.2020

Compliance Head - Engineering & Financial

Aramco
01.2014 - 12.2017

Upstream Development Professional Instructor

Upstream Professional Development Center
02.2013 - 01.2014

Contracting Specialist

Aramco
01.2012 - 02.2013

Drilling Engineer - Ops & Restructuring Engagement

Aramco
11.2009 - 01.2012

Design Lead

Aramco
11.2005 - 11.2009

Design Director

ZF Group
03.2004 - 10.2005

Marketing & Sales Manager

International Security & Technology Co.
02.2003 - 03.2004

Board Directorship

BDI

Bachelor in Architectural Science - Architecture

KFU

Certificate - Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation

ACFE

MBA - Oil & Gas

EU

Certificate - ISO 45001:2018 IRCA Lead Auditor

ISO

Certificate - ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor(IRCA)

ISO

Certificate - OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor (IRCA)

OHSAS

Associate of Science - Drilling Engineering

UPDC

Certificate - Etiquette

Development Center Personal Social Etiquette

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