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Nadine El-Buhairy

Nadine El-Buhairy

Abu Dhabi

Summary

I am a licensed Risk Manager under the SCA, specializing in Risk, Compliance, Auditing, and Finance. With sharp analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach, I excel in regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making to drive business success. Seeking a dynamic role to leverage my expertise in a growth-focused organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Risk Management

Traders Hub Currency Brokerage
Abu Dhabi
06.2023 - Current
  • Continuously identify and assess potential risks arising from operational factors within Traders Hub, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
  • Conduct thorough risk evaluations and analyses of clients, including client risk assessments based on National Risk Assessment factors and criteria, ensuring alignment with AML regulations and SCA requirements.
  • Verify and monitor all client contracts, ensuring they comply with SCA regulations, internal policies, and AML frameworks.
  • Make informed and suitable decisions for managing identified risks, including AML-related concerns, sanction risks, and client risk levels.
  • Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, incorporating AML risk appetite thresholds and client risk management frameworks.
  • Regularly review and update Traders Hub's AML policies, ensuring that processes for Know Your Customer (KYC) and transaction monitoring are up-to-date and robust.
  • Responsible for verifying and reviewing daily withdrawals, which includes checking the client's profile and requesting additional documents, when necessary, as part of ongoing client monitoring.
  • Monitor and assess client transactions for suspicious activities, initiating appropriate actions to mitigate potential AML risks and escalating as needed.
  • Prepare comprehensive risk reports, highlighting vulnerabilities related to client risk, regulatory compliance, and AML, while recommending corrective measures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper implementation of risk management strategies, including AML safeguards and ensuring that all contracts and agreements remain in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Identify weaknesses in processes, systems, and personnel, including gaps in client onboarding and monitoring, recommending improvements to mitigate operational and AML risks.
  • Maintain and update the risk register to track all identified risks, including AML risks, client compliance status, and risk levels.
  • Stay informed on the latest developments in finance, CFD brokerage, and AML regulations, incorporating this knowledge into risk management and client assessment practices.
  • Ensure that all trading and client-related activities comply with SCA and AML regulatory requirements, preventing errors, detecting fraud, and reporting breaches or suspicious activity immediately. Ensure continuous enhancement of operational procedures for risk mitigation.

Enterprise Risk Manager

Venomex Limited
Abu Dhabi
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducting risk assessments and control evaluations to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework that aligns with the company's overall strategy and objectives. The framework involved a systematic approach to identify, assess, monitor, and control potential risks that could impact the company's operations.
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the Enterprise Risk Management department. Conducted periodic reviews and updates of the manual to keep it up‑to‑date and relevant.
  • Analysing financial and operational processes and systems to ensure they are in compliance with FSRA regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Working closely with senior management and department heads to ensure that risk management processes and controls were integrated into all aspects of the business. Communicating findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders and following up on the implementation of agreed actions.
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external audit partners.
  • Staying up‑to‑date on changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to risk management and making recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.
  • Ensuring that risk assessments are performed in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Senior Associate

KPMG Lower Gulf, Protiviti ME, Grant Thoronton
Abu Dhabi
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Performing risk assessments and planning, executing and leading integrated risk, financial and technology audits
  • Developing and documenting audit findings for inclusion in the Audit Report and presenting/communicating observations to line management
  • Mentoring junior audit staff, seeking to develop their expertise in Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance service
  • Supervising and mentoring junior staff, and reviewing work papers to ensure they meet internal standards
  • On‑going monitoring of risk exposures regulatory calculations
  • Holding follow‑up meetings with process owners and Regulators concerning open audit issues and regulatory findings
  • Performing Corporate governance reviews for multiple reputable banks in UAE Documenting audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise format in line with internal standards
  • Lead and manage small to mid-sized audit engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery.
  • Perform risk assessments and evaluate internal controls.
  • Conduct financial statement analysis to identify key business risks.
  • Execute substantive audit tests and oversee team outputs for quality assurance.
  • Draft compliant financial statements and prepare audit reports.
  • Identify accounting issues and recommend financial adjustments.
  • Provide coaching and support to team members.

Trade Finance Officer (Letter of Guarantees)

NBAD
Abu Dhabi
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Manage and process the bank’s trade finance facilities and instruments.
  • Check, authorize, and process trade-related documents and SWIFT payments.
  • Act as a custodian for Letter of Guarantees and handle related inquiries.
  • Liaise with clients, relationship managers, and banks for approvals and settlements.
  • Prepare reports for treasury, FX deals, and receivable balances.
  • Monitor and investigate trade finance discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance with operational risk and corporate audit standards.
  • Handle financial reporting and GL account balancing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance - Finance

Abu Dhabi University
UAE
01.2010 - 12.2013

Risk in Financial Services -

CISI
UAE

UAE Rules and Regulations -

CISI
UAE

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows Operating Systems
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Work Ethics

Timeline

Head of Risk Management

Traders Hub Currency Brokerage
06.2023 - Current

Enterprise Risk Manager

Venomex Limited
06.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Associate

KPMG Lower Gulf, Protiviti ME, Grant Thoronton
11.2019 - 06.2022

Trade Finance Officer (Letter of Guarantees)

NBAD
08.2014 - 11.2016

Bachelor's Degree in Finance - Finance

Abu Dhabi University
01.2010 - 12.2013

Risk in Financial Services -

CISI

UAE Rules and Regulations -

CISI

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