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AHMAD SADEK

Cairo

Summary

Dynamic compliance professional with extensive experience at HSBC Bank Egypt, excelling in risk assessment and anti-money laundering. Proven track record in enhancing financial crime controls and conducting thorough investigations. Strong team collaborator, recognized for driving compliance initiatives and fostering awareness among staff to mitigate risks effectively.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP Sanctions

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Advised and governed risk management across Retail and Wholesale business lines regarding sanctions.
  • Challenged businesses to establish sanctions risk controls within bank's risk appetite.
  • Reviewed and approved policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Managed oversight for screening and filtering systems (e.g. LexisNexis Firco tool), enhancing operational integrity, including checking and approving average 1000 name entries annually.
  • Investigated sanctions escalations from both screening teams and business units, with average 50 cases annually.
  • Conducted annual enterprise-wide sanctions risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewed business risk control assessments to maintain robust compliance frameworks.

Business AML & Compliance Manager

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Managed financial crime risk controls and processes within Wealth & Personal Banking line of business.
  • Governed handling of Request for Information (RFI) received from Compliance team regarding Transactional Monitoring and Sanctions Screening alerts.
  • Oversaw Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process across branch network to ensure full adherence to policy and procedures, and completion within mandated CDD review deadline.
  • Enhanced processes and procedures to close gaps and mitigate financial crime risks.
  • Directed implementation of recommendations (Referral for Action) received from Compliance team following AML or Sanctions investigations.
  • Prepared monthly management information reports related to AML and Sanctions for line of business.
  • Advised and raised awareness among branch staff regarding financial crime regulations.
  • Conducted quarterly awareness sessions for 40+ staff members on financial crime risk.

Senior Teller Officer

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Demonstrated exceptional performance while substituting for manager during absences.
  • Offered consistent support to junior colleagues through relevant guidance and knowledge sharing.
  • Recognized for accuracy and eagerness to acquire new skills.
  • Exhibited strong multi-tasking abilities and consistently met tight deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations and bank procedures at all times.

Teller Officer

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Executed operational transactions with full efficiency and accuracy, including cash deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Acquired comprehensive knowledge in bank products and banking operations compliance.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated honesty and ethical leadership with a commitment to integrity.
  • Recognized for expertise in operational tasks, procedures, and controls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Banha University
06.2006

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Know your customer
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder Advisory
  • Risk analysis
  • Conducting investigations
  • Sanctions
  • Sanctions Screening (eg Refinitiv)
  • Training & Awareness

Certification

  • CAMS Candidate (Enrolled – Expected within 2025)
  • ICA International Advanced Certificate in AML (January 2017) – Merit Degree
  • Certified Credit Analyst (The Egyptian Banking Institute - August 2015)

Timeline

AVP Sanctions

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2023 - 01.2025

Business AML & Compliance Manager

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2023

Senior Teller Officer

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2012 - 01.2017

Teller Officer

HSBC Bank Egypt
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Banha University

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