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Muhammed Ramees

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Risk, Compliance & Business Analytics professional with 12+ years of experience delivering governance, operational resilience, and business growth in leading financial institutions. Proven ability to design and strengthen risk frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce material risk incidents, while also applying analytics to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and unlock market opportunities. Skilled at aligning governance with business strategy, partnering with senior leadership to balance risk aversion with growth objectives. Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives, implementing data-driven solutions, and driving measurable improvements in both compliance outcomes and business performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Risk & Control Analyst | Risk Governance, GBS

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Abu Dhabi
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Lead risk event investigations, identifying control failures, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring preventive measures.
  • Develop and maintain monthly Risk Pack covering risk events, audits, compliance reviews, fraud prevention, KRIs.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders (HODs, ITD, GCOO) to review incidents, resolve action items, and enhance governance.
  • Conduct thematic reviews and cross-departmental risk assessments, recommending control enhancements.
  • Execute control testing with Assurance, Compliance, Sanctions, ORM, and Fraud teams.


Key Achievements:

  • Reduced material risk incidents by 12%.
  • Improved incident tracking and resolution time by 29%.
  • Designed and implemented the Risk Pack, improving executive decision-making transparency.

Business Analyst

Business Analyst | Auto Loan Department, RBG
01.2017 - 11.2022
  • Produced daily performance and dealer reports, enabling senior management to identify gaps and growth opportunities.
  • Delivered competitor analysis and insights to enhance competitiveness and shape policies.
  • Supported automation of mortgage process and improved workflows, reducing loan turnaround times.
  • Partnered with Credit and RCAD to streamline loan disbursals, increasing operational efficiency.


Key Achievements:

  • Increased operational efficiency by 51% in 2022.
  • Drove 45% sales growth (2017–2022).
  • Enabled faster, smoother customer journeys with system enhancements.

Data Analyst

Data Analyst | Auto Loan Department, RBG
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Managed reporting to support senior decision-making.
  • Forecasted trends and sales opportunities using predictive analysis.
  • Streamlined disbursal movements and showroom payments.


Key Achievements:

  • Increased revenue by 10% in 2016.
  • Boosted efficiency by 28% via KPI frameworks.
  • Contributed to 35% sales growth (2012–2016).

Business Development Executive | ICT Solutions

Securetech LLC
Abu Dhabi
11.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led ICT solution sales, securing and managing government projects (AED 3–5M budgets).
  • Built client relationships, tailored solutions, and closed high-value contracts.


Key Achievements:

  • Increased customer satisfaction by 25% with improved client engagement.

Education

Master's - Business Analytics

UCAM

Masters - International Business

GMU

Diploma - Aviation Operations

Emirates Aviation University

Skills

  • Risk & Governance Expertise – Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Governance, Compliance Reviews, Control Testing, Fraud Prevention, Thematic Reviews, Audit Support
  • Analytics & Business Skills – Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Performance Reporting
  • Technical Skills – SQL, Tableau, MS Excel, Data Visualization, UAT, Workflow Automation, Reporting Tools
  • Leadership Skills – Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Client Engagement, Negotiation, Communication

Volunteer Experience

MIDFIELD Sports, Operations & Project Delivery Manager (Volunteer), Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018-07, 


  • Present, Delivered large-scale sports events for government and corporates.
  • Designed workflows, coordinated teams, and ensured high-quality execution.
  • Hosted events, published content, and coached young football talents.


Impact: Built strong operational and leadership credentials while contributing to community development.

Projects

  • Integration of Banking Platforms with Abu Dhabi & Dubai Traffic Departments – Facilitated data exchange for mortgage/vehicle processes. (Contributor)
  • Lend Perfect Implementation – Automated loan origination and credit risk workflows, reducing processing times. (Initiator)
  • Face Recognition Integration in MIB & RIB – Strengthened fraud prevention with biometric security. (Initiator)

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics (Coursera)
  • Certified Manager (CMI – UK)
  • Certified Islamic Banking Executive (CIBE)
  • MS Excel, Tableau, SQL
  • Sports Marketing (Northwestern University)
  • Certified Football Coach – FA Level 1 (Other Interest)

Languages

English (Fluent)
Fluent
Hindi (Fluent)
Fluent
Malayalam (Fluent)
Fluent
Arabic (Basic)
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Risk & Control Analyst | Risk Governance, GBS

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
01.2023 - 09.2025

Business Analyst

Business Analyst | Auto Loan Department, RBG
01.2017 - 11.2022

Data Analyst

Data Analyst | Auto Loan Department, RBG
01.2012 - 12.2016

Business Development Executive | ICT Solutions

Securetech LLC
11.2009 - 05.2011

Masters - International Business

GMU

Diploma - Aviation Operations

Emirates Aviation University

Master's - Business Analytics

UCAM
Muhammed Ramees