Accomplished Permitting and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist with extensive experience managing government permitting processes and coordinating with stakeholders for infrastructure projects. Expert in navigating regulatory frameworks, securing approvals, and ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations. Proven ability to foster relationships with government entities and facilitate timely permit acquisitions, while effectively minimising conflicts among project stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Permitting office – Stakeholder Engagement
Qiddiya Investment Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024.04 - Current
Coordinating with government authorities, utility providers, consultants, and contractors to support permitting activities and ensure timely approvals.
Issuing the required permits through the relevant government authorities' platforms, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Monitored permit application statuses, addressed authority comments, and followed up to ensure all required approvals were obtained in a timely manner.
Coordinated with relevant QIC departments to streamline submission and processing of permit applications for projects within Qiddiya City.
Managed infrastructure projects within Qiddiya City and surrounding areas using the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) platform to proactively identify and resolve conflicts with third-party infrastructure.
Supported project teams by ensuring compliance with authority requirements and regulations.
Personal Finance Officer
Alinma Bank
Riyadh
2020.05 - 2024.03
Resolved SAMA customer complaints and provided insights to high-level management.
Managed and supervised Payments & Settlements unit, ensuring effective and efficient operating model.
Preparing reports and notes related to the department.
Tracked tasks and activities to maintain workflow efficiency.
Organised documentation and entered information into databases to maintain data integrity.
Education
Bachelor - English language and translation
Qassim university
QASSIM
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder communication
Strategic planning
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Teamwork
Team development
Public speaking
Customer service
Certification
Certified compliance officer (CCO) - The Financial Academy, Riyadh, Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
Languages
ARABIC - Native
ENGLISH - Advanced
Training
Team management - King Abdullah institute for research and consulting studies, Riyadh, Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
<ul>
<li>Led a team of three in the credit risk function for borrowers in North India.</li>
<li>Managed complete documentation process for corporate loans, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Reviewed legal documents to verify compliance with internal policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Collaborated with legal counsel and relationship teams to close transactions promptly.</li>
<li>Resolved loan document discrepancies within policy framework, minimizing risks and delays.</li>
<li>Improved loan documentation processes, achieving a 99% accuracy rate.</li>
<li>Partnered with product and governance teams to refine banking products based on customer needs.</li>
<li>Directed relationship management efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement and process improvements.</li>
</ul> at Standard Chartered Bank<ul>
<li>Led a team of three in the credit risk function for borrowers in North India.</li>
<li>Managed complete documentation process for corporate loans, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Reviewed legal documents to verify compliance with internal policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Collaborated with legal counsel and relationship teams to close transactions promptly.</li>
<li>Resolved loan document discrepancies within policy framework, minimizing risks and delays.</li>
<li>Improved loan documentation processes, achieving a 99% accuracy rate.</li>
<li>Partnered with product and governance teams to refine banking products based on customer needs.</li>
<li>Directed relationship management efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement and process improvements.</li>
</ul> at Standard Chartered Bank