Experienced professional seeking a position in a growth-oriented company to utilize strong organizational and technical skills for contributing to the company's success. Eager to further develop abilities while actively contributing to the organization's goals.
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Akhtaruzzaman Khan
Dubai
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC
Regulatory Compliance Manager
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- To implement, enforce and enhance the regulatory compliance framework of non-AML/CFT regulations within various functional/business units across the organization and ensure that the policies, procedures, practices and systems are compliant with regulatory requirements issued by Securities and Commodities Authority {SCA), Central Bank of the UAE, and various governing authorities in line with Group's business, best practices and ethical standards.
Al Fardan Exchange
Head - Anti Financial Crime, Compliance Department
04.2019 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Formulates Organization's Compliance Policies and Procedures, reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization
- Closely follow up that the Management and Employees, the products and service offered are in compliance with the UAE AML/CFT Laws, AML Regulations and Standards issued by the Central Bank of the UAE
- Proactively engage with stakeholders across the Operational Community, Global Business' and Global Functions to ensure local needs are understood at Regional and Group level, informing the definition of strategy and Global Standards.
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
Associate Manager and Deputy MLRO, AML Compliance UAE Operations
12.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Manage the AML Compliance Team in absence of Head of Compliance
- Reporting Head of Corporate KYC Unit of 5 members, Reporting Head of Branch compliance Officers of 33 members
- Main contact point for all external liaisons (Correspondent Banks, External Auditors, Vendors, FERG etc.)
- Responsible for ensuring the effective operations of the organization and driving the delivery of professional services to enable seamless operations.
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
Assistant Manager, AML Compliance
07.2013 - 11.2017
Job overview
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
AML Compliance Officer (UAE)
04.2007 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Maintained fraud analysis models to improve company systems.
- Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
Nestle Bangladesh Ltd
Medical Detailing Officer- Nutrition department
01.2002 - 07.2007
Job overview
Education
Sighania UniversityIndia
Executive MBA - International Business
01.2021
University Overview
National UniversityBangladesh
M. Sc. in Botany
01.1999
University Overview
National UniversityBangladesh
B. Sc. (Honors) in Botany
01.1998
University Overview
Dhaka City CollegeBangladesh
12th (H.S.C.)
01.1994
University Overview
Engineering University SchoolDhaka, Bangladesh
10th (S.S.C.)
01.1992
University Overview
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Legal Research
- Compliance Monitoring
- Contract Review
- Corporate Governance
- Conducting investigations
- Document analysis
- Regulatory Documentation
- Regulatory examinations
- Document reviews
- Compliance documentation
- Risk Assessments
Certification
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) by ACAMS
- Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) by ACAMS
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member of Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) since June 2011. Membership no. 843864
- Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) Since August 2023.Membership No. 327503
- Member and Treasurer, UAE Exchange Toastmasters Club since February, 2014
Professional Highlights
Professional Highlights
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) & Certified Global Sanctions Specialists (CGSS)
- ACSI (Associate of Chartered institution of Securities and Investments) and pursuing level 3 of compliance and risk certification program.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the external environment within Country - regulatory, political, competitor and market
- Practical experience of major business transformation with large scale project management experience.
- Strong skill in AML compliance and understanding of compliance requirement in Branch operations.
- Possess sound knowledge regarding corporate business and onboarding corporate client.
- Create repeatable infrastructure and processes for executing on boarding of new and potential business.
- Have experience in managing Central Bank of UAE's examination and run the gap analysis program to implement the Central Bank of UAE's standard for exchange houses with organization's policy and procedure.
- Inspiring people leader with a track record of building, managing and inspiring well distributed team. Experience in managing large team (40+)
- Regular Trainer at FERG's AML Compliance Training for FLAs
- Strong report and policy/ procedure writing and review skill.
- Carried out major regulatory obligations for the entities. Such as, Enterprise wide financial crime risk assessment, Annual data collection survey, Typology assessment, Transaction monitoring rule / scenario optimization , goAML reporting etc.
- An adept in various compliance related tools (e.g., Actimize, Kiya AI etc.)
- Perform all the duties of a Compliance Officer of a PJSC company as required by the SCA.
- Have achieved first class in all the major exams throughout my academic career.
- Obtained multiple awards during my professional career so far for outstanding performance.
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Late Shahidullah Khan
- Mother's Name: Ms. Anwara Begum
- Date of Birth: 04/28/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Drivinglicense
Drivinglicense
UAE driving license, valid till June, 2026References
References
Available upon requestTimeline
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC
07.2023 - Current
Head - Anti Financial Crime, Compliance Department
Al Fardan Exchange
04.2019 - 07.2023
Associate Manager and Deputy MLRO, AML Compliance UAE Operations
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
12.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Manager, AML Compliance
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
07.2013 - 11.2017
AML Compliance Officer (UAE)
UAE Exchange Centre LLC
04.2007 - 06.2013
Medical Detailing Officer- Nutrition department
Nestle Bangladesh Ltd
01.2002 - 07.2007
Sighania University
Executive MBA - International Business
National University
M. Sc. in Botany
National University
B. Sc. (Honors) in Botany
Dhaka City College
12th (H.S.C.)
Engineering University School
10th (S.S.C.)
- Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) by ACAMS
- Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) by ACAMS
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