Omar Haddad

• Onboarding & Periodic Reviews for individuals and entities for PEP and High-Risk clients.
• Assessed profiles of new and existing relationships, ensuring accuracy, completeness, plausibility and corroboration of KYC information.
• Conducted in-depth reviews of client documentation, guaranteeing compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Analyzed and assessed complex client structures during KYC Reviews.
• Identified and mitigated risks related to financial crime, reputational exposure, and political sensitivity using Lexis Nexis, World-Check and open-source intelligence.
• Analyzed flow of funds across reviewed periods to validate consistency with client profiles.
• Executed complex lifecycle modifications including CDB forms, corporate documents and internal records.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with front office, compliance and legal stakeholders to ensure seamless lifecycle processes.

• Monitored investment portfolios and liquidity requirements for Near East and Arabian Gulf UHNW clients.
• Anticipated and mitigated risks in line with compliance and regulatory policies (e.g. client contact documentation and advisory minutes).
• Oversaw execution of client matters, including trade execution, credit products, payments, cash management, and regulatory documentation.
• Supported relationship managers with investment proposals across Discretionary, Advisory and Execution-only mandates.

• Conducted investigative KYC reviews, ensuring plausibility of Source of Wealth and Source of Funds.
• Reviewed and authenticated client documentation for onboarding.
• Handled complex account openings including PEPs, Trusts, Joint Accounts, Domco/Opco structures.
• Identified, mitigated, and escalated risks relating to AML, sanctions, financial crime, sustainability, and reputational issues.

• Acted as liaison between front and middle office teams, resolving issues on trading/booking platforms.
• Provided operational support on Equities, ETFs, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, and FX trades.
• Coordinated with management and external counterparties to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Assisted in testing and implementation of firm-wide projects related to new tools and regulations.

• Performed enhanced due diligence on new and existing UHNW clients, focusing on negative media, PEP and sanctions risks.
• Maintained 100% quality rate over 14 months while meeting throughput targets.
• Prepared and presented department KYC metrics to global and local teams.

• Conducted QA reviews on claims decisions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fair customer outcomes.

• Gained exposure to compliance, corporate communications, and commodity trade finance operations.