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Syed Mohammad Humza

Risk Analyst
Pune

Summary

Dynamic financial analyst with over 5.5 years of experience, including more than 3.5 years at Citi, specializing in risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Proven ability to navigate complex financial landscapes while ensuring compliance and minimizing potential threats, along with a track record in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks. Expertise in data analysis and risk modeling enhances informed decision-making and strengthens organizational resilience. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to support strategic initiatives and foster a proactive risk management culture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Risk Analyst

Citibank
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted audits on control effectiveness to enhance quality, and mitigate risks in records management.
  • Handling a first line of defense.
    Designed assessments for control effectiveness, ensuring compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with teams to improve control processes, resulting in better quality control measures.
  • Assessed emerging risks through ongoing research and monitoring of industry trends, proactively addressing potential threats before they materialized into significant issues.
  • Improved decision-making processes by providing insightful recommendations based on thorough risk analysis.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by conducting regular reviews of policies, procedures, and controls related to risk management practices within the organization.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.

Treasury and Insurance Operation Analyst

Citibank
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Manage treasury and insurance operations for Citi Bank UAE, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Match off Asia-Pacific deals for Nostro accounts, optimizing cash management and liquidity.
  • Monitor forex currency rates to inform decision-making processes, and minimize risk exposure.
  • Reconcile reports for forex transactions in the UAE region across Asia Pacific and non-Asia Pacific currencies, providing stakeholders with accurate profit and loss reports.
  • Facilitate insurance bookings and renewals for underwriters, maintaining comprehensive records, and ensuring coverage adequacy.
  • Prepare commission statements and maintain cash reserve requirements in accordance with central bank guidelines.
  • Adjust positions as necessary for internal settlements, ensuring accurate accounting, and risk mitigation.
  • Assist associates in validating and approving deals, fostering collaboration, and adherence to best practices.
  • Utilize SQL servers to pull out reports and support data analysis efforts, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Achievements:
  • Silver award winner for taking ownership.

Officer

Citibank
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed credit card accounts for North American clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Processed credit balance refunds to customer cards promptly and accurately.
  • Conducted AML screenings on customer accounts during transaction initiation, mitigating financial risks.
  • Dealt with Costco cards and various brands, providing comprehensive support for a diverse array of products and services.
  • Supported ongoing Lean and process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Resolved complex problems based on best practices and precedence, escalating issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
  • Achievements:
  • Star Performer for the entire Ops site twice.
  • Part of People Leadership Program(Learning and Development)
  • Given two ideas for process re-engineering

Resolution Specialist

Amazon
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Resolving queries related to clients.
  • Issuing refunds for the clients.
  • Subject Matter Expert for the process.
  • Managing associate queries.
  • Giving training for new hires.
  • Managing the team for new hires.
  • Achievements:
  • Got awarded for excellent performance.
  • Building up a new module to provide extra help for associates.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Sri Balaji Society, Pune
Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Honours

Barkatullah University
Bhopal
04.2001 -

Skills

Operational risk

Risk mitigation

Data interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Risk Analyst

Citibank
04.2025 - Current

Treasury and Insurance Operation Analyst

Citibank
10.2023 - 04.2025

Officer

Citibank
02.2022 - 10.2023

Resolution Specialist

Amazon
09.2018 - 07.2020

MBA - Marketing

Sri Balaji Society, Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Honours

Barkatullah University
04.2001 -

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