MUHAMMAD RAZA HASSAN

Success Story at FBL:

Through hard work, dedication, and a proactive approach, I successfully achieved a promotion ahead of the defined time frame. This milestone reflects not only my commitment to excellence but also the trust and recognition I earned from my senior management. Also recognized the Certificate by the Business Unit for outstanding support.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Review and provide the AML advisory on NGOs, NPOs, TRUSTs, ASSOCIATIONs, PEP (individuals and entities) etc. cases received from PAN PAKISTAN in accordance with the SBP Regulations, AML Act 2010 and Banking Procedures.
• Review the RDA and NRP queries/ cases, and advice the Business units/ Branches accordingly, in order to establish the relationship with them.
• Review and advice the Business Units/ Branches, in order to establish the relationship with Local and International Exchange Companies or Money Value Transfer Services.
• Conduct annual reviews for high-risk client profiles and correspondent banking with respect to CBDDQ (Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaires).
• Maintain MIS and ensure timely responses for internal and regulatory audits.

OG I- Sanctions Screening Unit (From: 2022-2024)

Key Responsibilities:-

• Perform sanctions screening of batch alerts, customer on boarding and KYC generated through the screening system i.e. Safe Watch.
• Perform Sanctions Screening of vendors, to be on boarded by the Bank with the help of Public Domain Searches and other AML tools.
• Perform Sanctions Screening of those customers that are related to the High Risk Countries other than the FATF enlisted High Risk Jurisdictions.

Success Story at Samba Bank:

As Assistant Manager in Sanctions Screening, my proactive approach and leadership earned me formal recognition as an Certificate recognized for outstanding contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing sanctions screening of SWIFT (Both the Inward and Outward), Batch Alerts, Customer On Boarding, LCs and MDs through the banking screening system i.e. FCM.
• Review and screen the TBML related documents from sanctions perspective.
• Review and screen the vendors, and employees to be on boarded.
• Maintain the MIS of NACTA, NAB, CTD, FIA and other LEAs, adverse media and revocation of NGO/NPO lists received from the regulator.
• Assist the Unit Head/ Head of Compliance in other assignments where and when required.
• Maintain the MIS of alerts generated on daily basis.

Success Story at Bank Alfalah:

As an Officer Sanctions Screening, my proactive approach and leadership earned me formal recognition as an Certificate recognized for outstanding contribution to the team’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Sanctions screening of SWIFT (Both Inward and Outward), batch alerts, and NTB alerts through screening system i.e. HotScan.
• Perform Sanctions screening of Bank's entire portfolio through Delta Screening mechanism.
• Ensure the discounting of pending alerts must be done within the defined TAT.
• Conduct AML inquiries/ investigations on the potential matches found with the respective branches and other departments/ correspondent banks.