Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Ali Al-Aloula

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Bilingual expert in compliance and regulatory frameworks with proficiency in English and Arabic. Skilled in evidence analysis, report writing, and evidence gathering. Experienced with T24, SAS, Amlock, Firco Trust, BenchMatrix, and Firco Continuity. Dedicated to optimizing regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

AML/CTF Lead

Tabby
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented robust AML/CTF framework in compliance with SAMA guidelines and FATF best practices.
  • Led a team of AML analysts, investigators, and KYC specialists for transaction monitoring and investigations.
  • Prepared and submitted Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to authorities, managing all regulatory communications.
  • Conducted AML awareness training sessions for internal stakeholders while serving as subject-matter expert.

Senior AML/CTF Compliance Officer

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Maintained accurate and detailed units records."Weekly/Monthly reports"
  • Ensured the banks policies were implemented and adhered to.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure the growth of the department.
  • Level two Investigator, reviewing and making sure the investigated case is properly closed or risen as STR on "SAS"
  • Level two Payment/Sanction for all the banks wire transfers and new account openings. "Firco Trust & Firco Continuity"
  • Risk rating all new customers & products.
  • In charge of RMA/Correspondent banking.

Implementation of regulation officer

Bank Albilad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2021 - 12.2022

Ensuring the bank achieve their compliance objectives. Developing and promoting policies and systems in line with current regulation and legislation, ensuring ethical standards are adhered to and that they are complied with governmental laws and regulations provided by the Saudi Central Bank .

Anti Money Laundering Investigator

Bank AlBilad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Level One Investigator, investigating and preparing closed/STR cases for level two. "AMLOCK"
  • Registering all suspicious accounts received from BAB & ENJAZ branches.
  • Risk rating all new customers & products.
  • In charge of RMA/Correspondent banking.
  • In charge of Data Collection.

Sanctions Compliance Officer

Bank AlBilad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Approving/rejecting wire transfers for "Western Union, Texan, Swift, & Sarie".
  • Approving/rejecting Cheque deposits
  • Approving/rejecting new account opening

Technology Sales Associate

Staples LLC
Tampa, FL
11.2016 - 02.2018

Learning the ins and outs of the technology provided while researching potential clients and putting together packages to meet their needs. Given two main goals: 1) Promoting the products of the company and 2) Making sure that our customers are getting as much value as possible from the technology solution they are buying.

Sales Manager

Autovroom LLC
Tampa, FL
02.2015 - 10.2016

Supervising a team of salespeople in the dealership. Providing direction and motivation to the sales staff in order to move the most inventory possible as fast as possible. Additional job duties include hiring, firing, training and setting sales goals for employees. Also develop annual sales budgets, monitor inventory and cultivate good customer relations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

The University Of Tampa
Tampa Florida, USA
2017

High School Diploma -

King Khaled International School
Riyadh
2010

Skills

  • Bilingual- English & Arabic
  • Compliance and regulatory
  • Evidence analysis
  • Report writing
  • Evidence gathering
  • Experience in T24
  • Experience in both SAS & Amlock
  • Experience in Firco Trust & Firco continuity

Accomplishments

  • Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - The Financial Academy, Riyadh KSA
  • Human Resource Management (HRM) Alfaisal International Academy, Riyadh KSA


Timeline

AML/CTF Lead

Tabby
01.2025 - Current

Senior AML/CTF Compliance Officer

First Abu Dhabi Bank
12.2022 - 12.2024

Implementation of regulation officer

Bank Albilad
09.2021 - 12.2022

Anti Money Laundering Investigator

Bank AlBilad
12.2019 - 10.2021

Sanctions Compliance Officer

Bank AlBilad
12.2018 - 12.2019

Technology Sales Associate

Staples LLC
11.2016 - 02.2018

Sales Manager

Autovroom LLC
02.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Management

The University Of Tampa

High School Diploma -

King Khaled International School
Ali Al-Aloula