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Rabab Haider

@rababhaider

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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

Current

Head of Compliance (MLRO)

Current

Global Exchange

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Led development and implementation of the financial crime framework (AML/CTF/Anti‑Bribery) for the UK, improving surveillance and reducing financial crime incidents by 15% while increasing risk mitigation by 20%.

AML CTF Financial Crime Prevention Transaction Monitoring Policy Development Risk Assessment Management Reporting

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%.

Process Optimization Documentation Automation)Automation

Compliance Program Manager

RAK FinTech

Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Managed compliance testing and produced detailed reports aligned to FCA and OFAC standards, driving corrective actions and strengthening stakeholder engagement across the business.

Compliance Testing Regulatory Reporting OFAC Stakeholder Management Risk Analysis KYC

Senior Compliance Manager

Wells Fargo Ltd

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.

AML SQL Tableau)Power BI Risk Assessment KYC Tableau

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.

Compliance Reporting Onboarding Training KPIs Due Diligence