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TAMSAL RIAZ

Faisalabad, ,Pakistan

Summary

A seasoned banking professional with over two decades of experience in retail operations, internal control, and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams across diverse regions to enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and branch performance. Strong leadership skills in managing large branch networks, achieving business targets, and maintaining top audit ratings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Head Risk & Operations - Retail Banking

Habib Bank Limited
11.2024 - Current

• Optimizing branch risk and controls through hands-on engagement at the branch and area levels.

• Staff training and development on Service agenda to create a culture of customer centricity.

• Introducing risk mitigation strategies to ensure the embedment of internal controls to comply with regulators, internal audits, and external audits.

• Support on Business improvements through service and staff engagements.

Head Retail Audit & Compliance

Habib Bank Limited
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Spearheaded risk mitigation strategies and resolved issues related to SBP, internal, and external audits
  • Facilitated internal investigations, thematic reviews, and management audits to ensure compliance
  • Coordinated and managed the implementation of audit recommendations
  • (Retail Banking)

Head of Branch Operations - North

Habib Bank Limited
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Directed the operations of 556 branches, later managing 384 branches following organizational restructuring
  • Led initiatives to improve customer-centricity, branch ambiance, and staff development
  • Collaborated with the business team to consistently achieve top nationwide business targets in 2021 and 2022
  • Enhanced key performance indicators (KPIs) such as audit ratings and account opening turnaround time
  • Acted as a Value Ambassador for Conduct & Ethics, conducting regular training sessions across the North region

Senior Regional Operations Chief - Islamabad

Habib Bank Limited
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Administered and controlled all branch operations of North, including staff trainings and staff deployments, with enhanced customer services
  • Coordinated all business segments of North to ensure enhanced and sustainable business

Senior Regional Operations Chief - Multan

Habib Bank Limited
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw branch operations for Multan, Bahawalpur, and Sahiwal regions
  • Led the region to win the Top HUB/Cluster Award and Best Region in Business & Operations for 2020

Regional Operations Chief - Multan

Habib Bank Limited
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Focused on staff development and optimizing branch controls through hands-on engagement at the branch and area levels
  • Improved transaction and account opening turnaround times to enhance customer satisfaction

Regional Operations Head - Multan

United Bank Limited
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Played a pivotal role in securing PAM Awards for both Operations and Business
  • Led the region to win the Top Region Award in 2018 for business performance
  • Implemented profitability strategies and educated staff on effective monitoring mechanisms

Regional Operations Head - Bahawalpur

United Bank Limited
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ensured the region consistently ranked at the top of the Operations Score Card for 2017

Compliance & Controls / ICU

United Bank Limited
01.2002 - 03.2013
  • Held senior roles in compliance and internal control, with a focus on enhancing operational controls

Education

MBA -

Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan

LL.B. -

Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan

Skills

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Performance Tracking & Forecasting
  • Customer-Centric Operations
  • Audit & Compliance Management
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Team management

Timeline

Regional Head Risk & Operations - Retail Banking

Habib Bank Limited
11.2024 - Current

Head Retail Audit & Compliance

Habib Bank Limited
04.2024 - 11.2024

Head of Branch Operations - North

Habib Bank Limited
05.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Regional Operations Chief - Islamabad

Habib Bank Limited
03.2021 - 04.2021

Senior Regional Operations Chief - Multan

Habib Bank Limited
01.2020 - 03.2021

Regional Operations Chief - Multan

Habib Bank Limited
12.2018 - 12.2019

Regional Operations Head - Multan

United Bank Limited
01.2018 - 12.2018

Regional Operations Head - Bahawalpur

United Bank Limited
01.2017 - 12.2017

Compliance & Controls / ICU

United Bank Limited
01.2002 - 03.2013

MBA -

Bahauddin Zakariya University

LL.B. -

Bahauddin Zakariya University
TAMSAL RIAZ