Conducting gap analysis, developing, reviewing, and updating the policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with national and international regulations and standards.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential within the financial sector.
Oversee and enhance the process of collecting and verifying the obtained information to ensure compliance with related regulations.
Communicate and coordinate with all relevant authorities to ensure the alignment with international standards.
Provide guidance to relevant authorities on AML matters, answer their queries, and offer expert advice on compliance with the relevant regulations.
Conducted thorough risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and gaps in existing systems and processes.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies and enhance overall organizational compliance.
Provided expert guidance and training to staff members on compliance requirements and best practices.
Successfully navigated complex regulatory environments, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations.
Stayed update on evolving regulatory requirements and trends to ensure continuous compliance and adaptability.
Maintained strong relationships with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders to ensure open communication and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Assoc.AML Specialist
Saudi Central Bank
Riyadh
08.2019 - 09.2022
Follow up on the national strategy of anti-money laundering.
Follow up on worksheets issued by FATF, MENAFATF, and GCC.
Studying new projects issued by international and regional organizations related to AML.
Identified threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators, and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to AML.
Prepared reports, metrics, and research to support AML initiatives and projects.