Mahdiyar Balar
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Technical Compliance Management System (tCMS) Enhancement
Compliance Advisory | Risk Advisory Practice
(DAX30 Automotive OEM Post-Crisis Transformation)
Scope
Effectiveness assessment of Technical Compliance Management System for leading German vehicle manufacturer
Strategic Execution
• R&D Process Review: Governance gap identification across development lifecycle
• Compliance Culture Assessment: Stakeholder interviews & maturity benchmarking
• Control Framework Development: Preventive measures for technical regulations
Outcome
Strengthened tCMS architecture preventing regulatory breaches.
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Supply Chain Act (LkSG) Implementation Framework
Risk Advisory | Risk Advisory Practice
(Tier-1 German Bank ESG Transformation)
Scope
ESG risk analysis architecture for Germany’s Supply Chain and Due Diligence Act compliance across 1,000+ corporate client portfolio
Strategic Execution
• Abstract Risk Analysis: ESG methodology development for corporate clients
• Concrete Risk Assessment: Human rights & environmental supplier protocols
• Credit Process Integration: ESG scoring embedded in core banking operations
Outcome
Operationalized first-mover LkSG compliance framework.
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Global Financial Regulatory Transformation & Remediation Program
Core Forensic Team Member | Tier-1 Global Financial Institution
Core Mandate
Executed remediation program mandated by US/European regulators addressing high-priority findings within Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework
Key Contributions
• Forensic Look-Back Reviews: Performed retrospective analysis of complex transaction data to identify potential financial crime risks
• KYC/AML Remediation: Led remediation of high-risk adherence gaps
• Regulatory Assurance: Supported preparation of data artifacts/reports demonstrating institutional progress closing compliance deficiencies
Outcome
Played key role clearing backlog cases and validating bank’s compliance data integrity, directly supporting regulatory status stabilization.
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EU Trade Compliance & Regulatory Standards Summit
Lead Member, Core Organizing Committee
Core Mandate
Executed key professional forum ensuring strict alignment with EU commercial protocols and business compliance guidelines
Strategic Contribution
• Operational Frameworks: Managed event lifecycle addressing rigorous due diligence standards focusing on risk assessment methodologies
• Policy-to-Practice Bridge: Played central role translating high-level policy definitions into actionable operational guidance
• Professional Coordination: Facilitated structured environment for technical dialogue on cross-border trade requirements
Outcome
Successfully delivered comprehensive summit reinforcing clarity on compliance expectations and risk management standards.
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