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Rabab Haider

@rababhaider

Experienced Head of Compliance (MLRO) specializing in AML, financial crime prevention and risk management.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior compliance/MLRO roles where I can lead AML/CTF programmes, influence policy, use data analytics to reduce financial crime, mentor teams, and drive regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

I am a results-driven Head of Compliance and MLRO with over 10 years' experience in financial crime prevention, compliance, risk management and regulatory adherence across payments and business lending.

I have led development and implementation of AML/CTF and anti-bribery frameworks, improved surveillance and transaction monitoring, and delivered measurable risk reductions such as a 25% operational risk decrease and a 20% improvement in risk mitigation through refined oversight.

I have managed licensing programmes and process optimizations, spearheading SPI/API/EMI applications and achieving faster approvals, while also designing training for Boards and teams that produced high compliance awareness and completion rates.

I combine technical proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI and advanced Excel with strong stakeholder engagement, project leadership across EMEA and a track record of awards and certifications to drive robust compliance cultures and pragmatic, data-informed controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FX

Senior Business Associate

Fin Xplore

May 2023 - May 2023 (0 months)

Spearheaded preparation of 20+ SPI/API/EMI license applications achieving a 75% approval rate and sped approvals by 30% through process optimisation and automation, improving client satisfaction by 20%.

Wells Fargo Ltd logoWL

Senior Compliance Manager

Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Led AML and sanctions compliance activities, performed regulatory mapping and gap assessments, and used data tools to analyze financial data and improve compliance controls.

IB

Risk Escalation Prevention Manager

ICICI Bank

Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Identified and remediated compliance risk areas, produced KPI-driven compliance reports, led onboarding process improvements, and liaised with regulators on compliance matters.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Osmania University logoOU

Osmania University

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources and Finance

Master of Business Administration focused on Human Resources and Finance.

Osmania University logoOU

Osmania University

Master of Commerce, Accounting and Taxation

Master of Commerce focusing on Accounting and Taxation.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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