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ASMA AL ABDOOLI

Assistant Vice President - Head of Clearing Affairs
Dubai

Summary

Motivated professional with a strong ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment, while effectively managing multiple deadlines and priorities. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and business operational matters, enabling me to provide valuable support to individuals and businesses, fostering their success and maintaining strong relationships. A results-oriented individual who consistently strives for excellence in every opportunity. Proven track record of dependability, supporting executive level management including chief executive officers and other key positions. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal abilities. Excels in implementing strategic initiatives, managing special projects, and driving results-focused interactions across the organization. Strategic mindset, adept at implementing and monitoring the progress of important initiatives and action plans.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Vice President - Head of Clearing Affairs

Dubai Clear
10.2005 - Current
  • Margin Management: Monitored Members' margins for all trades, utilizing stress testing and back-testing models to ensure sufficient margin requirements
  • Strategic Projects: Contributed to projects shaping the future vision of Dubai Clear by providing quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Operational Oversight: Managed daily department operations, enhancing efficiency and operational effectiveness
  • Policy Review: Continuously reviewed and improved operational policies and procedures to boost operational effectiveness
  • Team Leadership: Effectively managed team capabilities, aligning with company goals
  • Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations: Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration
  • Record Maintenance: Ensured continuous updating of Clearing Member records and information
  • Performance Monitoring: Established and monitored team KPIs to meet company objectives
  • Trade Management: Developed and implemented methodologies for trade novation and management, including DVP processing, ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Reporting: Provided accurate information, statistics, and reports to stakeholders
  • Collateral Management: Ensured accurate calculation of net settlement obligations and updated Member's Collateral
  • Feedback System: Managed the suggestion/complaint record system
  • Quarterly Reviews: Conducted periodic reviews of Quarterly Reports
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing operational needs, reallocating resources as needed to maximize efficiency across all functions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget, enhancing company reputation in the industry.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.

Trainee

Invest Bank
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Trade & Finance: Worked on issuing letters of credit and guarantees, and prepared financial documentation
  • Accounting & Risk Management: Assisted in daily transaction checks and credit facility proposals

Trainee

Emirates NBD Bank
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Customer Service & Retail Banking: Handled customer inquiries, managed telegraphic transfers and checked balance for clearing cheques

Education

Bachelor's - General Business Administration

Dubai Women's College - Higher Colleges of Technology
Dubai
01.2005 - 1 2007

Higher Diploma - Financial Services and Banking

Dubai Women's College - Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2001 - 1 2005

Skills

    Operational Efficiency Management

    Business & Project Management

    Risk Management

    Effective Corporate Presentations

    Effective Relationship Building

    Problem-Solving Expertise

    Team Leadership

    Department policies & procedure implementation

    Cross-Functional Team Management

Leadership Experience

  • Head of Clearing Affairs Dept
  • Teamwork

Professional Development

  • Leadership Development Program: Active Participant.
  • Dubai Quality Award: Representative of Clearing, Settlement and Depository Division.
  • Workshops: Mind Mapping, Project Management, Self-Development by ECOHR.

Awards

  • Charmian Award - Specializes Employee category, Thanks, certificate, for the sincerity, commitment, and dedication to work
  • Thanks, certificate, for adhering to the official working hours

Timeline

Assistant Vice President - Head of Clearing Affairs

Dubai Clear
10.2005 - Current

Trainee

Invest Bank
01.2005 - 12.2005

Bachelor's - General Business Administration

Dubai Women's College - Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2005 - 1 2007

Trainee

Emirates NBD Bank
01.2003 - 12.2003

Higher Diploma - Financial Services and Banking

Dubai Women's College - Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2001 - 1 2005

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