RESUME
AKRAM JAWARNEH
MOBILE QATAR +974-**-***-***
MOBILE JORDAN +962-**-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVES:
TO BE AFFILIATED IN A LEADING LOCAL, REGIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER EXPLORE NEW CAREER HORIZONS IN TERMS OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
TO ACHIEVE CAREER MOVE AND STABLITY
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
SOLID EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING ARENAS WITHIN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING SECTORS:
CORPORATE SECRETARIAT AND PARALEGAL
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE, MLR & TERROR COUNTERFIETING
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA RELEASES
FINANCIAL TRANSLATION (ARABIC/ENGLISH AND VISE VERSA)
SHAREHOLDERS’ AND REGULATORS AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Jan 2015 – present – Irbid Jordan
Running own business – Freelancer translator
Rasmala Investments Saudi (CJSC) ‘an affiliate of Rasmala Holding Ltd. & European Islamic Investment Bank – Dubai, UAE’
August 2008 – July 2014 Board Secretary
Functions:
Manage the various formalities pertaining to the Board of Directors and Board Committees, i.e. preparing the board files, attending board meetings, taking minutes, initiating resolutions, creating action plans and conduct the needed proper follow up on the Board resolutions/recommendations.
Manage and monitor the various issues pertaining to General Assemblies (AGMs & EGMs) i.e. obtaining official approvals, preparing invitations, attending meetings, writing minutes, preparing and documenting resolutions, conducting a proper follow up and guarantee a proper implementation of all resolutions in connection.
Handle the Board of Directors and Board Committees nominations and elections processes.
Maintenance and implementation of the Board policies and procedures manuals.
Maintenance and implementation of the Corporate Governance regulaitons.
Custody and maintenance of all Company’s official documentation i.e. Bylaws, AOA, CRs various licenses …etc.
Coordinate as appropriate with the various related parties, i.e. external auditors, lawyers, shareholders …etc for all company’s related issues.
Manage as appropriate the relationship and coordination between the Board of Directors and other departments within the organization.
Manage, in coordination with the CEO and the Board, the Company’s media releases and public relations issues
Handle the company’s translation services and verify the translated ones. RESUME
AKRAM JAWARNEH
MOBILE QATAR +974-**-***-***
MOBILE JORDAN +962-**-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
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Rasmala Investments Saudi (CJSC),
Oct 2010 – July 2014 Head of Compliance (additional role) Functions:
Manage the compliance role within the company and henceforth registered with the Saudi Capital Market Authority as the Head of Compliance and MLR Officer “CCO”
Manage all the company’s relationships and correspondences with the CMA, i.e. CMA circulars, obtaining various approvals and all other notifications.
Maintenance of the Company’s compliance policies/procedures and ensure full implementation of the CMA’s guidelines.
Review and maintain the company’s various policies and procedures and ensure full compliance with the internal regulations and those of the CMA.
Monitor the operations pertaining to the various business lines and ensure compliance with the related governmental guidelines.
Monitor the operations pertaining to various business lines and ensure compliance with the CMA regulations and report any suspicious Money Laundering transactions.
Develop and improve MLR processes.
Oversee and participate in MLR audits.
Develop and provide the needed compliance orientations/ trainings for the existing and newly joining employees.
Ensure full compliance with all local regulations in connection with the KYC policies. Saudi Hollandi Bank/HO-Riyadh, 1992 - 2008
2003 – August 2008 Corporate Communication Manager (Legal & Board Secretariat Dept) Functions:
Handle the Communications (in coordination with the senior management) with Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency ‘SAMA’ on various Bank’s issues, i.e. ATMs, Credit Facilities, Staff Housing Loans, disposal of bank properties obtained from debtors against banking facilities … etc.
Handle the Communications with the Saudi Financial Market ‘Tadawul’ and ensure the Bank’s full compliance with the CMA’s listing rules
Handle the Company’s Corporate Governance and ensure full compliance with the CMA’s Corporate Governance Regulations.
Handle the Board and Board Committees nominations processes and obtain regulatory approvals.
Handle all the Shareholders' Assembly General Meetings (AGMs and EGMs).
Draft Bank’s medial releases and submit to the Board for approval.
Handle the translation services for the Managing Director’s Office and verify translated ones.
Handle the Bank’s Permanent Donations Program in coordination with the BOD. Saudi Hollandi Bank/ HO-Riyadh
1998 – 2002 Business Development Officer (Business Development Dept) Functions:
Deal with High-Net-Worth clients, update their records and maintain excellent relationship with them in coordination with the GM.
Meet all the requirements received from a selective corporate clients of the Bank and conduct a proper follow up and ensure an excellent service to them.
Supervise major strategic accounts and provide clients with the needed reports on a monthly basis in coordination with the branches and related departments within the Bank. RESUME
AKRAM JAWARNEH
MOBILE QATAR +974-**-***-***
MOBILE JORDAN +962-**-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
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Draft the media releases and maintain the relationship with the economic journalists.
Prepare marketing call reports, marketing letters, routine activity reports, quarterly progress reports, TD reports and other financial statements for the abovementioned corporate clients
Handled other promotional services for the HNW clients 1995 – 1997 Shareholders’ Officer (Shareholders’ Affairs Dept.) Functions
Act as the communication officer OBO Saudi Hollandi Bank with the Saudi Stock Market
“Tadawul” and the Saudi Capital Market Authority
Ensure a valid listing of the organization through full and righteous implementation of the Listing rules
Properly respond to Tadawul on various inquiries and circulars
Manage the Shareholders' database and issue regular reports to the Board and the Senior Management
Keep excellent relationship with Bank's major shareholders and maintain good relationship with the minority shareholders
Review the shareholders records and ensure smooth and excellent services
Review and manage all shareholders’ related requirements and related transactions i.e. issuance of new share certificates, sale and purchase, pledge of shares and handle in coordination with Tadawul and Finance Dept the distribution of dividend whenever implemented and ensure smooth distribution of dividends.
Arrange all issues concerning the Bank’s capital increases
Monitor the local share trading movement and report any irregularities
Handle and plan with the GM for all issues pertaining to the Shareholders' Ordinary and Extra Ordinary Assembly General Meeting.
1992 – 1994 Translator/Administrator (Administration Dept.) Functions
Drafting and finalizing the Bank's various lease agreements (Arabic / English)
Processing payments pertaining to the lease of premises, ATMs, Management residences, bank’s vehicles and other rentals
Handle with real estate agents the evaluation of the Bank's properties and update their records on an annual basis
Handle the evaluation of the Bank’s properties kept as collaterals in coordination with the real estate agents and report any irregularities
Handle the correspondence and the follow up with SAMA for obtaining the needed approvals on the ownership transfers of various real estates
Update various agencies with information on Bank's branch/ATM network whenever requested. COURSES AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
CME-2 (Compliance and MLR Certificate) – Pro-metric
CME-1 (General Securities Qualification Certificate) – Pro-metric
Client Acceptance ‘KYC’ & Anti-Money Laundering, Saudi Hollandi Bank
Introduction to Bank Lending, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Introduction to Corporate Finance, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Economics for Treasury and Investments, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Financial Accounting 1, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Preparation of Branch Marketing Plan, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marketing and Selling of Investment Products, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Relationship Marketing for Bankers, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Customer Service excellence, Saudi Hollandi Bank, Training Center RESUME
AKRAM JAWARNEH
MOBILE QATAR +974-**-***-***
MOBILE JORDAN +962-**-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
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Public Relations and Media Policies Course, PIGIER Institute, Lebanon
Principles of Banking, SAMA IOB – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Selling of Banking Services & Products, Siraj Training Center – Jeddah – Saudi Arabia
IELTS General
Various representations in other conferences and seminars AWARDS
Distinguished Performance Award, Saudi Hollandi Bank 2005
Other awards from vendors and third parties.
EDUCATION
1989 BA Degree - English Literature
University of Baghdad – Iraq
Personal Info
Date of Birth February 10th. 1966
Residency Jordan Qatar
Marital Status Married
Kids 5
Notice Period Immediately
Nationality Jordanian
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