SAEED AHMED ABDULLA JAAFAR ALHARMOODI

Investment Advisor | Wealth Management | Financial Brokerage

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

Strategic investment advisor with 22 years of experience shaping financial outcomes across UAE markets. Known for wealth management, portfolio optimization, and rigorous risk profiling. Committed to delivering disciplined financial strategies and maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Career highlights

Private Client Wealth Management: Provided investment advisory and portfolio strategy support to private clients with total assets exceeding AED 2.1 million.

Portfolio Strategy and Returns: Supported portfolio growth through asset allocation and market-driven investment strategies, achieving annual returns of up to 17% depending on market conditions.

Financial Operations and Control: Delivered annual cost savings exceeding AED 8 million through expenditure optimization and financial controls, achieving 100% annual key performance indicator performance.

Key skills

TechnicalFinancial Brokerage & Capital Markets
ProfessionalWealth Management & Investment Advisory Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation Investment Planning & Risk Profiling Client Relationship Management Financial Analysis & Performance Reporting Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance UAE Financial Rules & Regulations Budgeting & Forecasting Governance & Internal Controls KPI Management Stakeholder Coordination One Million Prompters Certificate Independent Financial Advisory & Portfolio Support — Private Clients UAE Provided investment advisory and portfolio strategy support to private clients with total assets exceeding AED 2.1 million Supported portfolio growth through asset allocation and market-driven investment strategies achieving annual returns of up to 17% depending on market conditions Conducted risk profiling and investment planning based on clients’ financial objectives and risk tolerance Monitored portfolio performance and provided regular investment insights reviews and optimization recommendations

Professional experience

Independent Financial Advisory & Portfolio Support
Private ClientsUAE

Reports directly to private clients while managing personal wealth advisory operations across the UAE. Directs strategic asset allocation frameworks and risk assessment protocols for high-net-worth portfolios. Shapes capital deployment strategies and client advisory workflows to align with changing market conditions.

  • Manages private client portfolios holding total assets exceeding AED 2.1 million through customized investment advisory.
  • Directs portfolio growth initiatives by applying market-driven asset allocation strategies that yield returns of up to 17% depending on market conditions.
  • Executes risk profiling frameworks and detailed investment planning aligned with specific financial objectives and risk tolerance levels.
  • Monitors ongoing portfolio performance to deliver regular investment insights, structured reviews, and optimization recommendations.
ManagerMar 2020 - Jan 2024
DPSC Baniyas – SEHA ClinicsAbu Dhabi, UAE

Directed financial operations and regulatory alignment, overseeing budgeting and cost control. Supervised department managers to maintain KPI accountability and operational reporting.

  • Implemented financial and operational policies that reduced compliance and financial risks.
  • Strengthened internal controls, governance practices, and approval processes.
  • Served as a key contact for internal and external auditors, supporting audits and timely resolution of findings.
Finance ManagerAug 2015 - Feb 2020
SDS – SEHA Dialysis CenterAbu Dhabi, UAE

Reporting directly to the chief financial officer, managed financial operations for a team of 20 employees. Directed budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and internal controls while preparing executive financial reports and performance dashboards.

  • Directed budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis while ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations and audit requirements.
  • Delivered annual cost savings exceeding AED 8 million through expenditure optimization and financial controls, achieving 100% annual KPI performance.
Budgeting & Reporting ManagerAug 2004 - Feb 2015
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reporting to executive leadership, owned fiscal reporting practices and resource allocation across operational units for a government medical facility.

  • Conducted financial analysis, cost benchmarking, and profitability assessments.
  • Developed financial KPIs and management dashboards supporting executive decision-making.
  • Strengthened approval workflows, governance procedures, and financial controls.
Purchasing ClerkAug 1996 - Mar 2000
ADNOC GroupAbu Dhabi, UAE
  • Supported daily purchasing activities and vendor coordination.
  • Assisted with inventory control and supplier performance monitoring.
Manager — DPSC Baniyas – SEHA Clinics / Abu DhabiMar 2020 - Jan 2024
UAE /
  • Supervised department managers and enforced KPI accountability standards across units.
  • Managed budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting routines.
Finance Manager — SDS – SEHA Dialysis Center / Abu DhabiAug 2015 - Feb 2020
UAE /
  • Achieved 100 percent annual key performance indicator performance across the finance department.
  • Delivered annual cost savings exceeding 8 million AED through expenditure optimization and financial controls.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Portland State University – School of Business

Finance & General Management

Certifications

CISI Wealth & Investment Management CertificationCISI
SCA Broker AccreditationSCA
UAE Financial Rules and Regulations
Fundamentals of Financial Services
Certified Project Finance SpecialistInstitute for International Research (IIR)
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional

Urdu · Basic

Persian · Basic