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Anas Bzor

Anas Bzor

Compliance | Risk Management
Budapest,BU

Summary

Seasoned compliance and risk management professional with a proven track record in the financial services sector. Skilled in leveraging cutting-edge tools for compliance and risk evaluation, producing comprehensive reports, and fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Operational Risk Associate

Morgan Stanley
01.2022 - Current
  • Assist in supervising, overseeing, and guiding/advising on a day-to-day basis employees and management on Risk & Compliance
  • Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessment and Compliance Risk Assessment programs (RCSA & CRA)
  • Prepare and conduct CRA and RCSA year-end reporting.
  • Conduct QA on compliance assessment units against identified Regulatory Categories (IM, WM, ISG, Research)
  • Coordinate with technology groups to develop and maintain available risk assessment tools.
  • Entitlement management for RCSA and CRA stakeholders.
  • Prepare and conduct monthly working group meetings across Americas, EMEA and APAC.
  • Provide core program and tool training for stakeholders across compliance and risk management departments.
  • Identify Legal Entity key contacts, establish regular cadence of meetings and prepare relevant slides, documents to conduct Legal Entity assessment for CRA.
  • Enhanced company-wide risk awareness with comprehensive training programs and workshops.
  • Advise on and draft Non-Financial Risks for all processes and risk levels as part of risk standardization project.
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures to identify potential areas for improvement concerning risk mitigation efforts.
  • Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives.
  • Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
  • Supported the establishment of a strong Risk Management Committee by actively participating in meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes concerning enterprise risks assessment.
  • Established positive relationships with external partners such as regulators, auditors, and rating agencies through clear communication channels.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of a company-wide risk register, ensuring accurate documentation of identified risks, their potential impacts, and corresponding mitigation measures.
  • Support the development of a comprehensive Risk Assessment tool to document and systematically assess Non-financial risk across the Firm.
  • Assist in drafting the Taxonomy Change Management procedure and setting the parameters, roles, responsibilities and timelines.
  • Facilitate Change Management initiatives, perform impact analysis and socialize with stakeholders for feedback and system implementation.
  • Perform quality checks and readiness reviews on newly projected/implemented tool functionalities collaborating with data, application and product teams.

Compliance Officer

Excel Invest - Bank of Jordan
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Develop, review, and update organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure policies are practical, effective, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes and updates, ensuring the organization's policies and procedures remain current and compliant.
  • Collaborate with senior management to integrate risk management into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the organization and regulatory bodies, ensuring effective communication and cooperation (Liaison Officer)
  • Provide guidance and support to departments on compliance and risk management matters.
  • Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
  • Oversee the FATCA due diligence process, ensuring that all relevant accounts are identified and classified correctly.
  • Compiled and submitted FATCA compliance reports to relevant authorities.
  • Perform CDD and EDD on existing and on-boarding clients.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Review and update the code of conduct as necessary.
  • Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepare comprehensive audit reports, outlining findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
  • Mitigated legal risks by proactively identifying gaps in existing policies and recommending improvements.
  • Implemented successful remediation efforts following audit findings, minimizing adverse consequences for the organization.
  • Oversaw implementation of compliance software solution, enhancing tracking and reporting of compliance data.

Compliance Officer - AML

UAEexchange
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Utilize transaction monitoring systems and tools to identify unusual patterns or behaviors.
  • Investigate flagged transactions, document findings, and report suspicious activities to relevant authorities as required.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential risks to the organization.
  • Provide guidance and support to departments on compliance and risk-related matters.
  • Developed, implemented, and regularly updated policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation of the Compliance Program, mitigating legal, ethical, and regulatory risks.
  • Oversaw and coordinated compliance activities across multiple departments to maintain consistent adherence to internal and external requirements.
  • Managed the daily operations of the compliance function, ensuring timely issue resolution and escalation where necessary.
  • Reviewed and authorized personal and trade-related transactions to ensure alignment with company policy.
  • Conducted monthly customer risk assessments and submitted detailed reports to the headquarters in the UAE.
  • Maintained continuous communication with the UAE compliance team via email and phone to address regulatory queries and align on policy matters.
  • Audited all customer registrations and high-volume foreign currency transactions to identify potential compliance risks.
  • Reviewed and approved daily express telex transactions in accordance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
  • Followed up on daily compliance inquiries received from UAE headquarters, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Conducted on-site visits to Customer Service Centers to audit employee compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and the company's code of conduct.

Education

MSc - Management and Leadership

Szent Istvan University
01.2019 - 07.2021

BA - Accounting

Albalqa'a Applied University
01.2011 - 09.2015

Skills

Compliance management

Risk Assessment

Policy Development

Documentation

Reporting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Compliance

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Risk Management

Critical thinking

Time management

Adaptable

Organizational

Approachable

Timeline

Operational Risk Associate

Morgan Stanley
01.2022 - Current

MSc - Management and Leadership

Szent Istvan University
01.2019 - 07.2021

Compliance Officer

Excel Invest - Bank of Jordan
08.2017 - 08.2019

Compliance Officer - AML

UAEexchange
04.2016 - 08.2017

BA - Accounting

Albalqa'a Applied University
01.2011 - 09.2015

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