Arbab Muneer
@arbabmuneer
AML/CFT compliance professional specializing in KYC, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML/CFT compliance professional with a background in business development and hands-on experience in KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, and SAR/STR generation.
Currently serving as Assistant Manager - II, AML/CFT Compliance at HBL Currency Exchange, I monitor high‑risk transactions across branches, escalate alerts, and ensure timely submission of CTRs/STRs to regulatory authorities.
Previously, I supported foreign exchange operations and compliance at Small World Financial Services and drove sales and client management across multiple international sourcing and logistics roles, delivering measurable revenue and process improvements.
I hold an MBA (Marketing) and a B.Com, and I focus on mitigating financial crime risks through collaboration, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager - II, AML/CFT
HBL Currency Exchange
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)
Oversee AML/CFT compliance operations, monitoring 70+ high-risk transactions daily across 83 branches and ensuring timely submission of STRs/CTRs to regulatory authorities. Led CDD/EDD/KYC reviews, investigations of SARs, and coordination with law enforcement and MLRO to mitigate financial crime risks.
Exchange Rates & Agent Setup
Small World Financial Services
Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Managed foreign exchange rate accuracy and operations for multiple currency pairs, supported treasury with real-time rate updates and conducted KYC profile reviews to strengthen compliance across partner networks. Identified and escalated transaction anomalies and assisted in FX audits and KPI management.
Business Development Manager
Neutex Global Sourcing
Jul 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 5 months)
Led sales and marketing for imported yarns and fibers, launching 3–4 new products annually and closing over PKR 20 million in new inquiries per year while improving receivables collection efficiency. Managed supplier sourcing across China, Korea, and Malaysia.
Business Development Executive
MEPL International
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Drove client acquisition for customs brokerage, freight forwarding and logistics, identifying 20+ prospects and managing receivables of PKR 15M while resolving 90% of bad debts and optimizing shipping schedules for 50+ monthly shipments.
International Business Development Exec
SBT Japan
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Acquired used-car dealer customers across Asia, increasing country sales by 15%, managed daily exports from Japan and trained 3–4 new executives to support sales operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Master of Business Administration (Marketing) degree completed in 2025 focusing on marketing and business administration principles.
UKUniversity of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce degree completed in 2014 with coursework in commerce and business-related subjects.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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