Moez Sassi

Background

About Moez Sassi

Internal Audit Director with 20+ years of rich experience in Banking & Financial Services Industry. Proficient in building an effective Internal Audit function, while considering the changing technology, and evolving international standards and regulations. Solid track record of successfully managing Assurance and Advisory projects to improve Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control systems. Extensive experience in providing insights to Senior Management and Governance Bodies on financial performance, risk oversight, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Expertise in building and leading effective multi-skill teams. Extensive exposure to Middle East, Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia. Subject Matter Expert in various Financial Services areas gained through working with a Big4 Audit Firm and several large Banks. Areas of expertise include the following: • Risk-based internal audit & advisory according to IIA’s IPPF; • Corporate governance, strategic planning and risk appetite framework; • Bank & FS industry global regulations and standards including Basel • Wholesale banking including credit, trade finance, fund raising & cash management; • Credit risk appraisal, mitigation and monitoring; • Treasury, capital market, ALM & market risk management; • Capital adequacy, ICAAP and Pillar 3 Disclosures; • Private banking covering investment advisory and portfolio management; • Retail banking and related business models and operations; • Financial due diligence, transactions support and Investment management; • Financial reporting according to IAS-IFRS including IFRS9 • Regulatory & financial crime compliance including AML/CFT and sanctions; • Islamic banking products and sharia rules; • Operational risk management including IT controls and BCM; • Financial, organizational and operational diagnosis and establishment of development plan.