MOHAMMED AL-JABR
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished compliance and risk management professional with extensive expertise in regulatory intelligence, crisis mitigation planning, and GDPR proficiency. Demonstrates influential negotiating skills and a deep understanding of cybersecurity laws, ensuring robust compliance framework designing and effective policy development. Proven track record in building trust across teams, board-level interaction, and strategic decision-making. Adept at conflict resolution mastery and ethical leadership, fostering integrity advocacy within corporate governance structures. Career goals include advancing regulatory change awareness and enhancing anti-money laundering strategies through innovative compliance training development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief compliance officer
Ghaia Advanced Investment Holding Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2025 - Current
- Reviewed business contracts with strict adherence to ethical standards.
- Oversaw regulatory audits with zero non-compliance findings.
- Managed complex compliance issues to maintain business integrity.
- Developed comprehensive training programmes, boosting staff adherence to policies.
- Conducted regular risk assessments for proactive issue detection and resolution.
- Promoted ethical behaviour through regular employee workshops and seminars.
- Orchestrated policy updates in line with changing regulations, ensuring continuous compliance.
- Liaised with regulatory bodies on behalf of the company, fostering positive relationships.
- Championed changes in data privacy practices, strengthening customer trust and loyalty.
- Streamlined compliance procedures, enhancing company's regulatory reputation.
- Established robust internal controls for improved risk management.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful execution of compliance initiatives.
- Introduced innovative solutions to simplify regulatory reporting requirements.
- Responded to compliance-related queries, keeping up to date with changes to regulations.
- Implemented new software tools to automate routine tasks, increasing operational efficiency.
- Reported on compliance performance to senior management.
- Maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.
- Ensured company policies were implemented and adhered to.
- Developed policies and systems to ensure business successfully achieved objectives.
- Collected and organised internal information to support execution of audits.
- Protected against fines and reputational damage caused by potential non-compliance.
- Reviewed public-facing content to protect company from liability due to misleading claims.
- Adhered to legal regulations when conducting investigations or giving advice.
- Structured legal information to help increase awareness and understanding.
- Coordinated smooth property transfers by organising paperwork and keeping to tight deadlines.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
Chief Compliance Officer
Vision Bank
Riyadh
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Managed the arrangement for the initial discussions between the Bank and SAMA and other regulators.
- Managed the setup of the governance domain.
- Managed the issuing of the bank (CR, AoA, and Bylaw…).
- Managed the arrangements for ZATCA registration and licensing.
- Managed the arrangements for the ministry of commerce licensing.
- Managed the arrangements for the ministry of investment for the licensing.
- Managed the arrangements to opening the account under formation of the bank with other bank to deposit the capital for the licensing processes with SAMA.
- Arrangements for the first general assembly till hand over to the secretary of the Board.
- Finalize the Board of directors appointments and Board committees with SAMA.
- Finalize the CEO and senior management appointment with SAMA.
- Managed the arrangements for the bank domains with SAMA (Operations, HR, Treasury, Strategy, Business, AML, Fraud, Finance, Marketing, Technology, products, Cybersecurity).
- Responsible for establishing standards and implementing procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the organization are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide reasonable assurance to senior management and the Board that there are effective and efficient policies and procedures in place, well understood and respected by all employees, and that the Bank is complying with all regulatory requirements.
- Ensures effective communication with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and other regulatory authorities, and resolves queries or issues raised by them.
- Developing the annual compliance work plan that reflects the organization's unique characteristics.
- Guiding in a productive, professional way, the compliance teams.
- Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the compliance program.
- Providing guidance, advice, and training.
- Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance.
- Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the Board.
- Interacting with regulators on compliance issues.
- Coordinating efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations.
- Developing policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties, without fear of retaliation.
- Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments.
- Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance.
- Monitoring external review processes.
Head of Compliance & AML
Amlak International Company
Riyadh
01.2020 - 07.2021
- In collaboration with the Group Head and in alignment with the group Strategy, develops the strategy for the division and guides the development of strategy for the reporting department, in line with the stated group priorities.
- Prepares and manages the annual budget for the division and reporting departments in conjunction with the group budget and secures subsequent approval, tracks expenditure and ensures adherence to the budget.
- Supports the development of the workforce plan for the division by providing inputs for own divisions.
- Provides inputs to forecasting the workforce requirements for the Group.
- Approves and oversees the implementation of the Group's policies, procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective services.
- Leads the creation of the overall compliance framework for the group by defining the compliance mandate in areas such as financial crime, regulatory compliance, and conduct risk in line with Amlak's business strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Reviews compliance-related complaints and prepare written instructions for employees, when necessary.
- Promotes awareness of compliance issues and train employees on compliance-related matters through periodic programs; and Report promptly any irregularities or violations to SAMA and the audit committee.
- Guides the Compliance & AML Manager to establish/implement compliance policies and procedures within Amlak to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Assesses and reviews the Real Estate Finance Products, ensuring that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and safeguards internal control.
Head of Compliance Assessment & Monitoring
Samba Financial Group
Riyadh
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Update the compliance Manual to comply with any updates received From SAMA.
- Overseas the updates of manuals for all businesses.
- Develop the internal procedures Manual for Compliance Management.
- Follow-up and Update Any new regulation received from SAMA.
- Provide guidance and support to business compliance officers.
Compliance Manager- Assessment & Monitoring
Samba Financial Group
Riyadh
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the daily, monthly and quarterly reports matters related to SAMA.
- Provide guidance and support to business compliance officers.
- Preparing the annual report with the different departments to ensure that the appropriate crisis plans are available as an example (availability of appropriate programs in coordination with the IT unit prepared in advance according to the plans of the departments).
- Preparing and updating the organized inspection list of SAMA, preparing the agenda and coordinating with the different departments.
- Coordinate with the administrations in preparing the crisis plan in coordination with the Business and Technology Unit.
- Take the necessary measures to provide all instructions received from SAMA and to confirm their arrival and keeping them as required.
Compliance Officer - SAMA Inquiry Unit
Samba Financial Group
Riyadh
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervising SAMA applications and make sure they are properly closed.
- Respond to SAMA's inquiries and letters to the Bank and take necessary action.
- Preparing statistical reports on the work of the department.
Branches Operation Support Officer
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyadh
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Support all branches staff by solving issues and provide guidance to the customers if needed.
- Receiving the applications of the branches, which need specific approvals.
- Ensuring that branch operations work (e.g. branch balances, apply policies and procedures … etc.).
- Coordination with branches and other departments (e.g., Legal Department, Treasury unit… etc.).
- Preparation of reports for branch accounts (e.g. Remedial Accounts, Inactive Accounts… etc.).
Task Force Team Leader
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyadh
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Ensure targets and SLA achieved.
- Visit the branches and review all the work flow of the Branches.
- Review the procedures of the branches regarding the financial operations and the process of updating the accounts and ensure that the branch applies the procedures.
- Help the branches to modify the wrong procedures and fill the gaps.
- Discuss the final evaluation report of the branches with the branch manager.
- Submit the final report of the Branch Manager to the measures taken for the evaluation.
Customer Services Manager
Banque Saudi Fransi
Riyadh
05.2006 - 08.2007
Education
Bachelors Degree - Public Relation
King Abdulaziz University
08.2009 - 05.2014
Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - CCO
The Financial Academy
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 01.2015 - 01.2015
GRC Professional (GRCP) - GRC
OCEG
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 06.2025 - 07.2025
AML for BOD and related Committees Members - AML
Financial Leaders Training
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 10.2024 - 10.2024
Association of certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) - undefined
The Financial Academy
Qualified Compliance Officer - undefined
The Financial Academy
Immunization Course - undefined
Samba Academy
AML Compliance Assessment - undefined
Samba Academy
Effective Communication Skills - undefined
Samba Academy
Anti-Money Laundering - AML (IOB) - undefined
Samba Academy
Products Awareness - undefined
Samba Academy
Legal Principles of Banking & SAMA Regulations (IOB) - Banking
Saudi Fransi Bank Academy
Riyadh10.2012
Skills
- Compliance training development
- Board-Level interaction
- Compliance framework designing
- Corporate governance understanding
- Regulation compliance monitoring
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Policy development
- Staff training
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 03/31/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Saudi Arabia
- Marital status: Single
- Place of birth: Saudi Arabia
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Chief compliance officer
Ghaia Advanced Investment Holding Company
08.2025 - Current
GRC Professional (GRCP) - GRC
OCEG
06.2025 - 07.2025
AML for BOD and related Committees Members - AML
Financial Leaders Training
10.2024 - 10.2024
Chief Compliance Officer
Vision Bank
06.2021 - 08.2025
Head of Compliance & AML
Amlak International Company
01.2020 - 07.2021
Head of Compliance Assessment & Monitoring
Samba Financial Group
08.2018 - 01.2020
Compliance Manager- Assessment & Monitoring
Samba Financial Group
02.2017 - 08.2018
Compliance Officer - SAMA Inquiry Unit
Samba Financial Group
02.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) - CCO
The Financial Academy
01.2015 - 01.2015
Branches Operation Support Officer
Banque Saudi Fransi
10.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelors Degree - Public Relation
King Abdulaziz University
08.2009 - 05.2014
Task Force Team Leader
Banque Saudi Fransi
08.2007 - 04.2009
Customer Services Manager
Banque Saudi Fransi
05.2006 - 08.2007
Association of certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) - undefined
The Financial Academy
Qualified Compliance Officer - undefined
The Financial Academy
Immunization Course - undefined
Samba Academy
AML Compliance Assessment - undefined
Samba Academy
Effective Communication Skills - undefined
Samba Academy
Anti-Money Laundering - AML (IOB) - undefined
Samba Academy
Products Awareness - undefined
Samba Academy
Legal Principles of Banking & SAMA Regulations (IOB) - Banking
Saudi Fransi Bank Academy