Meet Yahya Karnawi
With over a decade of experience in ERP delivery, program management, and regulatory consulting, I help organizations execute high-stakes projects with structure and confidence. I’ve led multi-million-dollar ERP rollouts, KYC remediation programs for Tier-1 banks, and strategic data initiatives across financial services, fintech, and technology. Whether you need delivery leadership, process optimization, or regulatory execution support. I bring clarity, action, and results.
10+
50+
$60M+
Years of Experience
Happy Clients
Projects Managed
Services That Drive
Real Results
From ERP delivery to compliance execution, I offer hands-on consulting that transforms complexity into structured progress. Whether you're launching a system, remediating data, or managing risk, my services are built to deliver clarity and control.
ERP Implementation (Netsuite)
End-to-end ERP delivery. From discovery and design to go-live and post-launch optimization.
Program & Project Management
Structure, governance, and execution for strategic initiatives across business, tech, and risk.
Regulatory & Compliance Delivery
KYC, AML, FATCA, and MiFID program leadership. Audit-ready delivery with hands-on execution.
Process Optimization & PMO Setup
Build scalable PMO practices, standardize reporting, and streamline internal operations.
Data & Risk Consulting
Support for risk model inputs (PD, LGD, EAD), data reconciliation, QA, and regulatory reporting.
Delivery Wins
That Matter
Trading Platform Rollout
Successfully managed the implementation of a new front-office trading platform for a Tier-1 bank, enhancing client experience while ensuring strict alignment with evolving compliance requirements. Oversaw a $40M+ initiative that streamlined trade execution, improved system reliability, and enabled faster client onboarding. Coordinated with business stakeholders, IT, and compliance teams to ensure seamless adoption across global markets.
Tier-1 Bank
RBC & Scotiabank
Led multi-disciplinary teams in remediating over 15,000 client records across RBC and Scotiabank. Designed and implemented workflow structures that ensured operational efficiency and transparency throughout the remediation process. Oversaw data validation, gap analysis, and reporting to meet rigorous audit and compliance deadlines. Delivered measurable improvements in risk management and regulatory readiness, while coaching teams to sustain compliance practices.
KYC Remediation
NetSuite ERP Delivery
Directed ERP implementations with NetSuite across industries including genetics, real estate, technology, and fintech. Managed requirements gathering, integration, data migration, and deployment, while adapting solutions to each sector’s needs. The projects improved operational efficiency, strengthened financial reporting, and ensured smoother alignment between business processes and system capabilities.
Multi-Sector
Credit Risk Project
Led a credit risk remediation program to clean, consolidate, and standardize legacy data used for Probability of Default (PD) and Loss Given Default (LGD) modeling. Collaborated with risk, compliance, and technology teams to improve data quality, governance, and integration across multiple systems. The initiative enhanced the accuracy of regulatory reporting, reduced operational risk, and strengthened the organization’s ability to meet evolving capital markets requirements.
Capital Markets Group
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