Kholoud Saeed Bin Ali
Riyadh
Summary
Senior GRC Specialist with extensive experience in fintech and public sectors. Developed compliance tracking systems and enhanced governance policies to align with evolving regulations. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and effective communication, fostering collaboration to optimize compliance management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior GRC Specialist
The Royal Institute of Traditional Art (Wrth)
Riyadh
02.2024 - Current
- Served as primary contact with regulators during external audit reviews, facilitating clear communication and timely resolution of compliance issues.
- Ensured effective communication of changes in regulations or policies throughout the organization.
- Designed systems to track compliance performance metrics across the organization.
- Monitored changes in relevant legislation and advised senior management accordingly.
- Reviewed and updated governance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and enhancing organizational compliance framework.
Compliance Manager
Raqamyah Crowdfunding
Riyadh
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed SAMA requirements, reports, visits, and compliance with payments services providers' regulations to ensure adherence and mitigate risks.
- Issued official approvals in instances of achieved or exceeded compliance standards.
- Designed systems to track compliance performance metrics across the organization.
- Investigated and identified compliance issues against accepted standards, enhancing overall regulatory adherence.
- Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities and actions taken.
- Provided guidance on complex regulatory issues to senior management and other departments.
- Guided teams on meeting regulatory standards for KYC and AML processes, fostering compliance across the organization.
Compliance Officer
Foodics
Riyadh
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed compliance with SAMA requirements, overseeing reports, visits, and regulations for payment services providers.
- Served as primary contact between Foodics and SAMA, monitoring departmental performance in compliance with central bank regulations.
- Developed strategies with leadership to enhance processes, risk controls, and implement new systems and best practice guidelines.
- Conducted a gaps analysis to align with SAMA regulations.
SAMA Inquiry Analyst
Arab National Bank
Riyadh
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Compiled and analyzed SAMA requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with SAMA standards.
- Handled technical requests from SAMA and executive court to block, unblock, deduct from accounts, provide account statements, and inquire about accounts, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Documented investigation results through written observations and photographs, producing comprehensive final reports.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
King Saud University
Riyadh05-2024
BBA - Business Administration-Economics
King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Riyadh12-2018
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance monitoring
- Policy writing
- Governance frameworks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Languages
Advanced English.
Arabic as a native Language.
Courses
- Integrated Audit & Assurance Professional (IAAP)
OCEG (2026)
- GRC Professional Certification (GRCP)
OCEG (2026)
- Compliance for Financing Companies Sector
The Financial Academy (2022)
- Certified Compliance Officer (CCO)
The Financial Academy (2021)
- Compliance Risk Management
ANB academy (2021)
- Certificate in Legal Compliance
ANB academy (2021)
- Risk Management Professional (RMP)
Center HR professionals for training (2020)
- Strategic Planning
Center HR professionals for training (2020)
- Lean Leadership & Lean Management
Udemy Academy (2020)
- Compliance Awareness and AML\CTF
ANB Academy (2019)
Additional Information
- Place of Birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Date of Birth: 31 of May, 1996
- Present Resident in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
Senior GRC Specialist
The Royal Institute of Traditional Art (Wrth)
02.2024 - Current
Compliance Manager
Raqamyah Crowdfunding
12.2021 - 02.2024
Compliance Officer
Foodics
06.2021 - 10.2021
SAMA Inquiry Analyst
Arab National Bank
01.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
King Saud University
BBA - Business Administration-Economics
King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia