ZEESHAN NAZIM

Directed comprehensive regulatory compliance efforts, including the dissemination of guidelines, provision of solution-oriented advisories, and meticulous maintenance of regulatory inventories for diverse stakeholders.

Oversaw the review and vetting of internal circulars, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and minimizing institutional risk.

Managed critical FATCA & CRS advisory and reporting functions, ensuring timely and accurate submission to regulatory bodies.

Led the SBP coordination team, streamlining regulatory inspections by supervising information collation, maintaining liaison with inspection teams, and managing the inspection report contest process for successful outcomes.

Directed post-inspection report compliance and remediation efforts, proactively addressing findings to enhance the bank's regulatory standing.

Supervised comprehensive regulatory coordination and advisory functions, ensuring the effective dissemination and compliance of regulatory instructions and guidelines across the bank.

Managed all correspondence with the Regulator and coordinated regulatory inspections, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.

Monitored and analyzed penalties imposed by regulators, identifying root causes and implementing proactive measures to mitigate future risks and financial exposure.

Prepared and presented critical presentations and Management Information Systems (MIS) reports for the board and senior management, informing strategic decision-making.

Spearheaded the implementation of Compliance Risk Management (CRM) initiatives, developing and updating policies, strategies, and procedures to strengthen the bank's risk posture.

Managed and mapped regulatory inventories with various business units, enhancing clarity and accountability in compliance responsibilities.

Supervised day-to-day functions related to regulatory coordination, inspections, and advisory, ensuring consistent adherence to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Ensured the timely dissemination and compliance of regulatory instructions and guidelines, facilitating a proactive compliance culture.

Handled all correspondence and coordination with the Regulator for inspections, ensuring smooth processes and effective communication.

Monitored and analyzed regulatory penalties, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce financial impact.

Initiated the implementation of Compliance Risk Management and developed/updated compliance policies, strategies, and procedures, establishing foundational risk controls.

Managed the updation of regulatory inventories in alignment with updates from the Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA) and initiated the implementation of a CRM system to enhance tracking efficiency.

Managed the dissemination and ensured compliance with regulatory instructions and guidelines, fostering a compliant operational environment.

Coordinated all regulatory inspections and correspondence with the Regulator, ensuring transparent and efficient information flow.

Conducted regulatory reviews of bank policies, procedures, and product manuals, identifying and addressing compliance gaps.

Provided day-to-day regulatory advisory and vetted correspondence for business units, ensuring accurate and compliant communication.

Monitored regulatory penalties, analyzing reasons to implement preventative measures and minimize future risk.

Prepared and presented comprehensive presentations and MIS reports for board and senior management, supporting informed strategic decisions.

Managed the dissemination and compliance of regulatory instructions and guidelines, contributing to a strong compliance culture.

Handled correspondence with the Regulator and coordinated regulatory inspections, ensuring all requirements were met.

Performed regulatory reviews of policies, procedures, and product manuals to ensure alignment with current regulations.

Facilitated business units with day-to-day regulatory advisory and vetted correspondence to ensure compliance.

Monitored regulatory penalties, analyzing the underlying causes to develop strategies for risk minimization.

Prepared presentations and MIS for board and senior management, providing key insights into compliance status.

Actively participated in and coordinated onsite regulatory inspections, ensuring all required documentation and information were accurately provided.

Maintained a comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) for regulatory correspondence and follow-ups, ensuring timely closure of action items.

Assisted in the review of policies and procedures, providing regulatory advisory to ensure bank operations remained compliant.

Supported the resolution of issues highlighted by the Regulator during inspections and audits, contributing to improved compliance posture.

Prepared presentations and MIS for board and senior management, providing foundational data for strategic compliance discussions.

Resolved customer complaints, particularly those escalated by regulators, by coordinating effectively with concerned internal units.

Managed correspondence with the Regulator and facilitated regulatory inspections, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.

Liaised with various business units to gather necessary data and information for compliance reviews and regulatory reporting.

Monitored compliance issues highlighted by the Regulator, implementing corrective actions to ensure adherence.

Developed and delivered training materials and presentations for trainers, enhancing staff understanding of compliance requirements.

Prepared presentations and MIS reports for board and senior management, contributing to informed oversight of commercial compliance.

Assisted management in tracking the progress of a critical merger program, ensuring key milestones were met efficiently.

Ensured timely lodging and approval of expense requests between Faysal Bank Ltd. and RBS, contributing to financial transparency and control during the merger.

Coordinated effectively with teams from FBL and RBS to facilitate timely data exchange, critical for seamless integration.

Tracked and secured timely approvals from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and other regulators, ensuring all merger-related requests were processed compliantly.

Supervised the Project Team, providing guidance and support to achieve project objectives efficiently.

Delivered presentations and comprehensive project progress reports to higher management, effectively communicating status and addressing issues.

Reviewed and highlighted discrepancies in client profiles, coordinating with branches to ensure timely resolution and data accuracy.

Conducted rigorous due diligence of client accounts, classifying clients based on risk profiles as per regulatory and bank policies.

Managed the process of obtaining required documents from clients through branches, ensuring complete and compliant record-keeping.