Senior AML, Compliance & Internal Audit Leader with 20+ years of banking experience across the UAE, MENA, and Europe, including leadership roles within Banco Espírito Santo Group.
Specialised in AML/CTF, financial crime risk management, internal audit, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance (OFAC/UN/EU), and regulatory reporting (VARA, SCA).
Key achievements include:
• Reduced false positives by 35% and improved alert quality by 28%
• Led KYC remediation projects (8,000+ records, 99% completion)
• Automated regulatory and IFRS reporting, reducing processing time by up to 50%
• Built risk frameworks, reducing residual risk by 25%
• Managed cross-border audit and compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions
Holder of CAMS, CFCS, and AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional), with a strong focus on data-driven controls, governance, and operational efficiency.
Open to senior opportunities in AML, Compliance, Audit, Financial Crime, Risk, and Governance across banking, financial services, investment, and regulated industries.