Zaid Arafat
About Zaid Arafat
Zaid Arafat is the Valuation Oversight Lead for Capital Markets Risk Management at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in financial services risk management and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Zaid Arafat currently holds the position of Valuation Oversight Lead in Capital Markets Risk Management at Fannie Mae. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, he has been instrumental in creating and implementing a valuation oversight framework that received approval from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). His expertise directly contributes to the organization's risk management efforts.
Founder and CEO of ALBT Capital Inc.
Zaid Arafat served as the Founder and CEO of ALBT Capital Inc. from 2015 to 2019. During his tenure in New York, NY, he focused on financial services risk management. He led business development, project execution, and client relationship management, achieving high retention rates and increased project values. His specialized knowledge in regulatory reforms, specifically those mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act, was critical to the firm's success.
Consulting Experience at EY and Deloitte
From 2012 to 2015, Zaid Arafat worked as a Manager in the Financial Services Office at EY in New York, NY. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant in Governance, Regulatory, and Risk at Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2012. His role involved assisting systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs) with recovery and resolution planning initiatives. His expertise in financial services risk management and compliance was pivotal during his consulting career.
Educational Background
Zaid Arafat holds an MBA in Finance from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech, completing his degree from 2002 to 2006. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in financial services and risk management.
Early Career and Internships
Early in his career, Zaid Arafat gained valuable experience through various roles. He was a Project Manager at ICS Technologies, Inc. from 2006 to 2009 in McLean, VA. Prior to that, he held positions as an Intern Analyst in Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley in 2003 and 2004, located in Chevy Chase, MD, and Reston, VA, respectively. These roles provided a strong start to his professional journey.