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FinTech · Banking · Digital Transformation

Razzak
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Operations & IT Specialist

20+ years driving enterprise transformation across FinTech, Banking & Operations — Bahrain · UAE · India.

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⚡ FinTech, Banking Operations & Systems Specialist
Mohammed Razzak Ali

20+ years driving enterprise transformation across FinTech, Banking & Operations — specializing in process automation, credit risk management, digital system architecture, governance frameworks & compliance. Builder of 47+ enterprise platforms and 180+ automation applications.

🏆 HP Automation Award ⭐ Employee of Quarter — ADCB 🛡️ Service Excellence — ADCB 🎯 G5P5 — Wipro Highest Rating
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Sitra, Bahrain
Current Location
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+973 3846 2514
WhatsApp available
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iamrazzak@hotmail.com
Personal email
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Employment Visa (TR)
Bahrain — Transferable
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UAE Driving License
Valid license holder
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20+
Years Experience
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47+
Systems Built
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180+
Apps & Modules
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14K+
Apps Processed/mo
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Professional Summary
20+ years of operational excellence across 3 countries

FinTech-focused Operations Specialist with over 20 years' experience in process optimization, automation, and technology-enabled operational control. Proven ability to design and implement digital systems, enhance back-office efficiency, and strengthen compliance through structured workflows, KPIs, and governance models. Strong background in banking operations, transaction workflows, credit risk management, internal audit, and VAT compliance — with a track record of delivering efficient, scalable, and risk-controlled operational solutions across Bahrain, UAE, and India.

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Career Timeline
Dec 2004 – Present · 20+ Years · 6 Roles across 3 Countries
Business Operations Specialist
🏢 Cebarco Bahrain WLL
📍 Bahrain · Admin, Operations & Digital Transformation
● Currently Here Mar 2021 – Present ⏱ 4 yrs 2 mo

Directed company-wide operations with emphasis on process governance, workflow standardization, and operational discipline — ensuring smooth service delivery across all departments. Spearheaded the full enterprise digital transformation program from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
  • Re-engineered operational workflows introducing automation, digital approvals, standardized documentation, and centralized monitoring — improving reliability and reducing manual errors
  • Established KPI-driven operational dashboards for monitoring performance, risk, SLA adherence, and exception trends aligned with financial services reporting standards
  • Built and managed cross-functional coordination between HR, Finance, Admin, Projects, and external agencies to maintain operational readiness
  • Collaborated with senior stakeholders to diagnose recurring operational challenges, conducted root-cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions
  • Led structured operational meetings, escalations, and review cycles ensuring alignment and strong governance
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement — identifying inefficiencies, simplifying workflows, ensuring adherence to internal controls
Key Achievements — Enterprise Transformation
  • Spearheaded enterprise-wide operational transformation — identifying critical process gaps and redesigning workflows to enhance efficiency, control, and service quality
  • Digitized and automated end-to-end operational processes, transitioning from manual paper-based workflows to 24/7 system-driven operations with real-time monitoring and audit-ready controls
  • Established a strong governance framework by introducing structured JDs, KPI models, performance scorecards, and real-time leaderboards — strengthening accountability across teams
  • Improved cross-functional collaboration by integrating Finance, IT, Operations, Admin, HR, and Projects into unified workflows — faster decision cycles and measurable uplift in performance
🚀 Enterprise Platforms Designed & Built
⚛️ Quantum ERP
💳 FinTech OMS
🎓 ClassIQ LMS
🚛 AutomatIQ Fleet
📄 DocX EDMS
📦 InventorIQ
🏭 YardX
Operations Manager
🏢 Lashari Group of Companies
📍 Bahrain · Admin, Operations & Inventory
May 2020 – Mar 2021 ⏱ 10 months

Led end-to-end logistics and material handling operations — receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of goods while maintaining real-time accuracy of inventory records through systematic ERP controls.

  • Implemented data-driven stock management strategies (FIFO/LIFO) minimizing material loss, wastage, and overstocking — directly improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Leveraged ERP and digital inventory systems to monitor live stock movements, generate actionable reports, and ensure timely replenishment across multi-site operations
  • Partnered with procurement, planning, and project teams to provide reliable forecasting and align material availability with construction schedules and site demands
  • Established performance metrics and compliance protocols enhancing space utilization, retrieval speed, and adherence to safety, quality, and audit standards
Credit Manager — Credit & Risk Operations
🏦 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
📍 Dubai, UAE · Retail & Corporate Credit
Mar 2014 – Mar 2020 ⏱ 6 years

Led a team of credit operations officers ensuring accurate processing of credit facilities, disbursements, and loan documentation within defined TATs. Central liaison between Credit Risk, Relationship Managers, Legal, and Compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reviewed and authorized high-value and complex credit transactions in compliance with internal policies and UAE Central Bank regulations
  • Ensured end-to-end credit processing — facility structuring, collateral documentation, and drawdown execution — with precision and control
  • Monitored daily workflow, allocated tasks to optimize resource utilization, and ensure SLA adherence
  • Prepared and managed MIS reports: facility utilization, exceptions, pending documentation, covenant tracking, and portfolio aging
  • Supported internal and external audits providing timely documentation and ensuring full compliance
  • Mentored and trained staff on credit policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements
🏆 Key Achievements & Awards
  • Built automated Credit Appraisal System processing 14,000+ applications/month — productivity ↑60%, costs ↓60%, error rate below 0.02%, operational losses = 0%
  • Developed SMS (Service Management System) — managing and controlling the entire Credit Risk, accounts opening, and disbursement end-to-end workflow process
  • Received Employee of the Quarter Award for the Credit Appraisal System automation achievement
  • Awarded Service Excellence Award — 100% TAT adherence, exceptional customer service benchmarks, lowest operational risk levels
Team Leader — Credit & Risk Operations
🏦 Commercial Bank International (CBI)
📍 Dubai, UAE · Retail Credit
Jul 2012 – Mar 2014 ⏱ 1 yr 8 mo

Reviewed and assessed credit applications from commercial and corporate clients. Prepared and presented credit proposals with recommendations to the Credit Committee. Monitored and managed credit portfolios for timely repayments and early identification of delinquencies.

Key Achievements
  • Automated end-to-end Credit Appraisal process — processing 8,000+ applications/month across personal loans, credit cards, and auto loans
  • Designed comprehensive MIS Pack and Performance Dashboards for Credit Risk enabling senior management monthly reviews
  • Developed credit policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen the overall credit risk framework
  • Mentored junior credit officers on credit analysis, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance
Senior Officer — Credit Risk & Collections
🏦 Amlak Finance PJSC
📍 Dubai, UAE · Credit Risk & Finance
Jan 2007 – Jun 2012 ⏱ 5 yrs 6 mo

Led effective collection strategies to recover overdue payments and minimize non-performing assets across retail and corporate finance portfolios. Managed end-to-end collections including early-stage delinquency and legal recovery proceedings.

  • Monitored customer payment behavior and portfolio trends to identify high-risk accounts and develop tailored recovery plans
  • Negotiated repayment plans, settlements, and restructuring agreements while maintaining positive customer relationships
  • Collaborated with credit risk, legal, and customer service teams for timely resolution of delinquent accounts
  • Generated regular reports on collection performance, recovery targets, and portfolio aging for senior management
  • Supported process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance collection efficiency and effectiveness
Project Leader — HP BPO Automation
💻 Wipro Limited · Client: Hewlett Packard
📍 Kolkata, India · Technology & BPO Operations
Dec 2004 – Dec 2006 ⏱ 2 years

Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs and technical challenges. Created and managed online trackers, tools, simulations, and online test portals.

🏆 Hewlett Packard BPO Automation — Flagship Achievement
  • Fully automated the complete back-office process for Hewlett Packard in Voice, Chat, and Tech Support — one of the largest BPO automation projects undertaken at Wipro
  • Designed and developed over 144 applications and modules for Wipro's HP back-office — chat tools, email management, escalation workflows, quality check systems, and tech forum platforms
  • Developed 7 complete portals: HP Voice Support, Supervisors Portal, Level-2/Technology Support, Quality Portal, CCOD, MIS Portal, HP E-Support & Client Reports — totalling ~140 apps
  • Enabled fully automated 24/7 operations spanning the full back-office spectrum: Chat, Email, Escalation, Quality, Reporting, and Administrative portals
Awards & Recognition
  • Awarded by Hewlett Packard for successfully automating the complete HP back-office operations at Wipro
  • Obtained G5P5 — the highest possible appraisal rating at Wipro, maximum scores in both Goal (G5) and Performance (P5) dimensions
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Core Competency Areas
Domain expertise breakdown
🔍 Internal Audit & Risk
  • Risk-based internal audits — IFRS compliance
  • Control weakness identification & remediation
  • Operational risk assessments — finance & warehouse
  • External auditor liaison — zero major findings
🏦 Credit Operations
  • End-to-end retail & corporate credit management
  • Automated credit appraisal system design
  • UAE Central Bank & CBB compliance
  • Maker-checker validation & disbursement control
🧾 VAT & Regulatory
  • VAT returns — NBR Bahrain / UAE FTA guidelines
  • Transaction monitoring for VAT implications
  • External audit coordination & compliance
  • Regulatory reporting & deadline management
📦 Warehouse & Inventory Audit
  • Physical stock audits — cyclic, half-yearly, annual
  • ERP/SAP inventory reconciliation
  • Segregation, labelling & traceability enforcement
  • Variance analysis & discrepancy reporting
⚙️ Automation & FinTech
  • ERP/WMS development — 60%+ productivity gains
  • Fully automated credit appraisal systems
  • SOP development & compliance documentation
  • Process re-engineering & waste elimination
📈 MIS & Reporting
  • Advanced Excel — dashboards & operational logs
  • Power BI — data visualization & analytics
  • KPI tracking & performance scorecards
  • Deviation analysis & senior management reporting
Skills & Tools
Operations & Governance
Process GovernanceSLA ManagementKPI FrameworksWorkflow Design
Automation & FinTech
Process AutomationERP DevelopmentDigital PaymentsMaker-Checker
Banking & Credit Risk
Credit OperationsRisk ManagementLoan ProcessingCompliance
Audit & Compliance
Internal AuditVAT ComplianceIFRS StandardsStock Audit
Data & Analytics
Power BIAdv. ExcelMIS DashboardsGoogle Analytics
AI & Modern Tech
ChatGPT / Claude AIData AnalyticsAI Automation
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Proficiency
Operations Management97%
Process Automation95%
Banking & Credit Ops93%
System Development90%
Data Analysis & MIS88%
Audit & Compliance87%
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Education
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MBA — Banking & Finance
Campbell University, UK
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B.Sc.(Hons)
University of Kolkata, India
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Honors Diploma — Network Computing
GNIIT, India
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Honors Diploma — Computer Programming
Acti Computers, India
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Certifications
CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) v5 Associate
MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer)
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Charter Member
MCSD (Microsoft Certified Software Developer)
PMP Certified
Power BI PL-300
Google Data Analytics, BO, PowerBI, Advanced Excel & Macros
AI, ChatGPT & Claude Certified
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Languages
🇬🇧 English
🇮🇳 Hindi
🇧🇩 Bengali
🇧🇭 Arabic
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Personal Details
Nationality
🇮🇳 Indian
Marital Status
💑 Married
Visa Status
Employment (TR)
Driving License
UAE License