Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONS
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
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Felwa Alqahtani

Riyadh

Summary

Thoughtful leader with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive business results. Have full ownership of strategic thinking to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth and efficiency. Keen ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions to problems. Deliver symmetry with forward-thinking organizations that strive for meaningful impact.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Legal & Compliance

Beehive Fintech
01.2026 - Current

Senior Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Beehive Fintech
01.2025 - 12.2025

Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Beehive Fintech
10.2023 - 12.2024

Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Gulf International Bank (GIB)
10.2023 - 01.2026
  • Partnership (Beehive & GIB)

Legal Advisor

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha)
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • (Legislation & Governance Development Dept.)

Legal & Compliance Team Leader

Taameed Financial Platform
08.2020 - 06.2021

Compliance Officer

Taameed Financial Platform
06.2020 - 08.2020

KSU Representative

SCCA Arabic Moot
09.2019 - 06.2020

Legal Intern

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • (Review & Appeals Dept.) and (Legislation & Policy Dept.)

Legal Intern

Law firm
05.2019 - 08.2019

Education

Master of Law (L.L.M) - undefined

King Saud University

Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) - undefined

King Saud University

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Legal Research
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Decision-Making
  • Project Management
  • Multitasking
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Regulatory Documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supervision and leadership

REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONS

  • M&A Transaction (Beehive – Themar): Leading the legal workstream on a proposed merger and acquisition, including structuring, due diligence oversight, and transaction documentation.
  • FinTech–Bank Partnership Structuring: Advised on the legal and compliance framework governing the partnership between Beehive and a banking institution, including risk allocation and regulatory alignment.
  • Licensed FinTech Entity Setup: Contributed to the establishment of a regulated fintech entity, supporting regulatory structuring and licensing readiness.
  • Operational Transformation (FinTech–Bank Model): Designed and implemented binding SLAs between fintech and banking partners, reducing TAT by ~60% and resolving strategic operational bottlenecks.
  • Public Sector Governance Framework: Contributed to the development of a public sector governance manual and designed a governance and compliance maturity assessment framework for government entities.
  • FinTech Sandbox to Licensing Lifecycle: Participated in the establishment of multiple fintech companies from regulatory sandbox stage through to licensing readiness, including regulatory structuring and compliance framework development.

Certification

  • SASL (Saudi Accreditation Standards for Legal Practitioners)
  • CME1 (Securities Rules and Regulations)
  • Compliance for Financing Companies Sector Professional Certificate
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP)

LANGUAGES

Arabic - Native
English - Fluent

Timeline

Head of Legal & Compliance

Beehive Fintech
01.2026 - Current

Senior Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Beehive Fintech
01.2025 - 12.2025

Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Beehive Fintech
10.2023 - 12.2024

Manager of Legal & Compliance Dept.

Gulf International Bank (GIB)
10.2023 - 01.2026

Legal Advisor

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha)
07.2021 - 10.2023

Legal & Compliance Team Leader

Taameed Financial Platform
08.2020 - 06.2021

Compliance Officer

Taameed Financial Platform
06.2020 - 08.2020

KSU Representative

SCCA Arabic Moot
09.2019 - 06.2020

Legal Intern

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
09.2019 - 12.2019

Legal Intern

Law firm
05.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Law (L.L.M) - undefined

King Saud University

Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) - undefined

King Saud University
Felwa Alqahtani