Saif Islam
Trustee Forward Education Trust @Forward Education Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Trustee Forward Education Trust @Forward Education Trust
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Provide strategic oversight and governance for Forward Education Trust, enhancing educational outcomes for children with SEND. • Contribute to board-level decision-making on financial planning and risk management, ensuring long-term sustainability. • Champion safeguarding and inclusion, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks. • Support executive leadership in aligning vision and strategic priorities with community needs.
EDUCATION
Aston Business School
Executive MBA, International Business
SKILLS
ABOUT SAIF ISLAM
Accomplished Financial Services Transformation Leader with over two decades orchestrating enterprise-wide operational excellence and risk-resilient models across global banking giants. Renowned for driving regulatory compliance, digital innovation, and business-critical transformation programs—enabling robust governance, cost savings, and optimized risk controls across cross-cultural teams.Proven track record in Financial Crime Risk (AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, Customer Exits) In Operations & Transformation, partnering with C-suite, board, and regulators to resolve strategic challenges and deliver significant enterprise value. Directed high-impact portfolios—including global financial crime operations, monitor/FCA engagements, and machine learning–powered alert efficiencies—achieving multi-million-pound savings, improved SLA adherence, and uplifted service delivery.Natural influencer, leading through change by coaching diverse teams, championing continuous improvement, and aligning technology, risk, and business stakeholders. Certified in MSP and Six Sigma, I bring an analytical, data-driven approach to operational and regulatory transformation, consistently exceeding business objectives in dynamic, highly regulated environments.Areas of Expertise:AML/Financial Crime Compliance (KYC, CDD, EDD, TM)Global Program Management and TransformationRegulatory Engagements (FCA, Monitor/Skilled Person)Digital & Process Optimization | Machine Learning IntegrationOperational Leadership & Performance ImprovementGovernance, Controls & Risk ManagementCross-Functional & Cross-Cultural Team LeadershipStakeholder, Board, and Regulator EngagementCost Optimization, Change Management, Service Delivery
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