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Karim Hafez

@karimhafez

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Operational risk professional with expertise in financial services.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and allows for impactful risk management initiatives.

I am an operational risk professional with over 7 years of experience in the financial services sector. My career has been dedicated to delivering strong risk governance and enhancing processes across investment management operations. I have a proven track record of leading change management initiatives, implementing risk control frameworks, and automating monitoring systems that significantly improve efficiency and oversight.

In my current role as an Operational Risk Associate Director at Record Financial Group, I have developed and implemented risk identification processes that proactively identify operational risks. I successfully led the development of an automated risk monitoring tool, expanding oversight scope by 43% and saving over an hour of manual work daily. My commitment to fostering a culture of accountability has resulted in a 30% increase in incident capture, providing stronger data for risk analysis.

Throughout my career, I have focused on cross-functional collaboration and the training and development of junior employees, enhancing their skills in risk assessment and management. I am passionate about embedding robust risk management practices within operational teams to ensure that we maintain a high level of control and accountability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operational Risk Associate Director

Current

Record Financial Group

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Developed and implemented risk identification and control creation processes, enhancing proactive risk assessment and control adequacy. Led the development of an automated risk monitoring tool, expanding oversight scope by 43% and saving over 1 hour of manual work daily. Managed and designed operational processes for a new German subsidiary using Agile methodologies, fostering cross-functional col

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Senior Risk Analyst

Record Financial Group

Oct 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Presented detailed analyses of client performance and discretionary decision risks to investment and client teams monthly, aiding in enhanced return decisions. Created spreadsheets to monitor the effects of discretionary decisions on portfolio risk and returns, supporting client communication. Developed risk models to quantify and analyze market, credit, and operational risk across various product

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Risk Analyst

Record Financial Group

Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Monitored risk through oversight of operational teams, ensuring portfolio management and trading activities remained within risk appetite. Conducted investment risk analysis to inform the Investment Management Group of currency fluctuations and traders of reverse trends. Strengthened processes using VBA, reducing daily/monthly task time significantly, and collaborated with development teams for da

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cass Business School

MSc Investment Management, Investment Management

Grade: Merit

Achieved a Merit in the Master of Science program focusing on Investment Management. The curriculum provided in-depth knowledge and analytical skills essential for financial decision-making.

Imperial College Business School

MSc Economics and Strategy for Business, Economics and Strategy for Business

Grade: Merit

Completed a Master of Science with Merit, specializing in Economics and Strategy for Business. This program enhanced understanding of economic principles and strategic business applications.

Manchester Business School (MBS)

BSc Management, Management

Grade: 2:1

Graduated with a 2:1 in Bachelor of Science in Management. The program covered core management principles and business practices, providing a strong foundation for a career in finance.