Saad Faizan - (FCCA, CAMS)

Saad Faizan, FCCA, CAMS, has extensive experience in the field of financial crime compliance and anti-money laundering. Saad is currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Stifle, where they assist clients in developing AML/CFT and financial crimes policies and procedures. Saad also provides ongoing support to clients with financial crimes investigations, regulatory compliance, sanctions due diligence, and transaction screening.

Prior to joining Stifle, Saad Faizan worked as the Head of Anti-Money Laundering at SadaPay, where they were responsible for developing AML and financial crime policies, systems, and processes. Saad ensured the implementation of appropriate controls and facilitated risk-based Know Your Customer and Transaction Monitoring programs. Saad also conducted compliance reviews, prepared reports for senior management, and provided training on AML/CTF and sanctions.

Saad Faizan previously held the position of Senior Manager of Sanctions Screening and Advisory at HBL - Habib Bank Limited. In this role, they supported the Head of Sanctions in developing and implementing sanctions policies and procedures. Saad led a team of 50 screening officers and analysts for monitoring name hits generated on AML applications, ensuring compliance with local and international sanctions regulations.

Before joining HBL, Saad Faizan worked as the Manager of Sanctions Screening and Advisory at Bank Alfalah Limited. Saad managed a team of analysts performing sanction screening of Swift Messages and new customer onboarding. Saad also conducted daily quality reviews and assessments of AML and SWIFT reports for potential suspicious activity.

Saad Faizan's career also includes experience at Standard Chartered Bank as an Assistant Manager of Business Compliance, where they assisted in creating internal policies and rules for strict compliance. Saad enforced due diligence programs to identify suspicious account holders and transactions.

Additionally, Saad Faizan has experience in internal audit as the Manager of Internal Audit at Ehtesham Packages (Pvt) Ltd. Saad spearheaded audit planning and management activities, conducted audits, and evaluated internal control systems.

Saad Faizan began their career as a Senior Auditor at Russell Bedford International, where they handled matters related to income tax and sales tax for clients. Saad also conducted audits, coordinated with auditors, and provided taxation planning consultancy services.

Overall, Saad Faizan has a strong background in financial crime compliance, AML, sanctions screening, and internal audit, making him a valuable asset in ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating financial crime risks.

Saad Faizan attended ACCA from 2008 to 2015, where they obtained a Certification in Accounting and Finance. In addition, they have obtained several additional certifications including CAMS from ACAMS in August 2019, Microsoft Excel from Corporate Finance Institute® in December 2017, Accounting Fundamentals Certificate from Corporate Finance Institute® in November 2017, Reading Financial Statements from Corporate Finance Institute® in November 2017, CFC from Institute of Financial Consultants® in October 2016, and MCSI from Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment in September 2016.