Abdulrahman Almadani
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of experience across Compliance, AML/CFT, Banking Operations, and Self-Supervision in leading Saudi and international banks. Demonstrates deep knowledge of SAMA regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and internal controls, with proven leadership in managing compliance functions and remediating regulatory findings
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Self-Supervision Unit– Compliance Department
National Bank of Iraq
2023.01 - 2026.04
- - Lead the SSU function and ensure compliance with SAMA requirements.
- - Develop and update compliance policies and control frameworks.
- - Monitor regulatory circulars and oversee implementation.
- - Close regulatory observations and supervisory findings.
Self-Assessment Officer
Saudi National Bank (SNB)
2018.01 - 2023.01
- - Conducted self-assessment reviews.
- - Followed up corrective action plans.
- - Supported AML, KYC, and internal controls.
Operations & AML Officer
Qatar Bank
2017.01 - 2018.01
- - AML/CFT monitoring.
- - Clearing and settlements.
- - SAMA Net requests closure.
Operations Officer
Emirates Bank
2015.01 - 2017.01
- - Account opening and regulatory compliance.
Operations Officer
Bahrain Bank
2012.01 - 2015.01
- - Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
Operations Processor
Bank Muscat
2010.01 - 2011.01
- - Domestic and international transfers.
- - SWIFT operations.
- - Clearing and controls.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Faisal University
Associate Degree - Marketing
King Saud University
Skills
- - Leadership and team management
- - Decision making and problem solving
- - Time management
- - Ability to work under pressure
- - Microsoft Office and banking systems
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and SAMA expectations
- Experience in compliance monitoring and control assurance
- Oversight of sanctions screening and AML processes
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage
Certification
- - AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements
- - Compliance Principles
- - Whistleblowing Mechanism
- - Fundamentals of Ant Bribery and Institutional Corruption
- - Operational Risk Management
- - Fundamentals of Fraud Prevention
- - Introduction FATCA
- All training programs and courses were completed through Salalem.
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Working Proficiency
CORE COMPETENCIES
- SAMA Regulatory Compliance and Circulars
- Self-Supervision and Internal Control Frameworks
- AML / CFT and Financial Crime Controls
- KYC / CDD and Customer Risk Assessment
- Policies, Procedures, and Governance
- Regulatory Reporting and Audit Coordination
- Banking Operations, SWIFT, and Clearing
-Independent compliance Monitoring
-Sanctions Screening Oversight
- Trade Finance Controls
- Remediation Plans Management
- Lead and manage the Self Supervisory Unit (SSU).
- Conduct independent compliance monitoring and control assurance across business units.
- Oversee the effectiveness of sanctions screening, AML, and trade finance controls.
Timeline
Head of Self-Supervision Unit– Compliance Department
National Bank of Iraq
2023.01 - 2026.04
Self-Assessment Officer
Saudi National Bank (SNB)
2018.01 - 2023.01
Operations & AML Officer
Qatar Bank
2017.01 - 2018.01
Operations Officer
Emirates Bank
2015.01 - 2017.01
Operations Officer
Bahrain Bank
2012.01 - 2015.01
Operations Processor
Bank Muscat
2010.01 - 2011.01
Associate Degree - Marketing
King Saud University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
King Faisal University