ALI ALTAJIR
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Senior Operations & Governance Professional with over 17 years of experience within leading UAE institutions, operating in highly regulated corporate environments. Extensive background in internal controls, structured approval frameworks, compliance governance, and digital platform operations. Experienced in overseeing complex workflows, maintaining institutional integrity, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence. Seeking to contribute to a diversified holding group environment through governance oversight, process optimization, and corporate operational leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Manager
DP World Financial Services Limited (DP World FZE)
08.2020 - 02.2026
- Lead operational oversight of a blockchain-enabled digital platform within a structured regulatory framework.
- Manage governance controls, onboarding standards, and approval workflows to ensure institutional compliance and operational integrity.
- Coordinate with corporate stakeholders, financial institutions, compliance, and risk teams to maintain structured execution standards.
- Support process refinement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and control frameworks.
- Maintain adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements across platform activities.
Senior Operations Specialist – Systems & Operations
Commercial Bank of Dubai
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw structured operational approvals within a controlled institutional environment.
- Ensured adherence to internal governance standards, risk controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Reviewed high-valued transactions with focus on procedural integrity and documentation compliance.
- Acted as escalation point for operational risk assessment and exception management.
- Contributed to systems and workflow enhancement initiatives.
Escrow Manager – Asset and Cash Management
Commercial Bank of Dubai
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Short-term exposure within Escrow Administration overseeing accounts for large-scale development projects and acted as primary liaison between developers, regulators, and internal risk teams.
Corporate Operations & Client Servicing
First Abu Dhabi Bank
11.2010 - 10.2017
- Managed corporate operational workflows within regulated frameworks.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure structured execution and adherence to institutional policies.
- Maintained operational discipline and service quality across corporate accounts.
AFAQ Management Development Program
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Completed institutional development program focused on governance principles, risk management, and corporate performance frameworks.
Acting Assistant Branch Manager / PAL Program – Accelerated Leadership Program
Emirates NBD
08.2008 - 11.2009
- Participated in leadership program emphasizing structured management principles and operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
American University in Dubai
Professional Diploma - Banking and Finance
IFS School of Finance
United KingdomSkills
- Corporate Governance & Controls
- Internal Policies & Procedures
- Operational Risk Oversight
- Digital Workflow Management
- Process Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
- Structured Approval Frameworks
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Operations Manager
DP World Financial Services Limited (DP World FZE)
08.2020 - 02.2026
Senior Operations Specialist – Systems & Operations
Commercial Bank of Dubai
03.2018 - 08.2020
Escrow Manager – Asset and Cash Management
Commercial Bank of Dubai
11.2017 - 03.2018
Corporate Operations & Client Servicing
First Abu Dhabi Bank
11.2010 - 10.2017
AFAQ Management Development Program
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
11.2009 - 11.2010
Acting Assistant Branch Manager / PAL Program – Accelerated Leadership Program
Emirates NBD
08.2008 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
American University in Dubai
Professional Diploma - Banking and Finance
IFS School of Finance