Ahmad Sadek

- 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, enhancing operational integrity.

- Investigated sanctions escalations from both screening teams and business units.

- Conducted annual enterprise-wide sanctions risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.

- Reviewed business risk control assessments to maintain robust compliance frameworks.

Managed financial crime risk controls and processes within Wealth & Personal Banking line of business.

Governed handling of queries from Compliance team regarding Transactional Monitoring and Sanctions Screening alerts.

Oversaw Customer Due Diligence (CDD) process across branch network to ensure compliance standards.

Maintained all Periodic and Trigger CDD reviews within mandated service level agreements.

Enhanced processes and procedures to close gaps and mitigate financial crime risks.

Directed implementation of recommendations 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.

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.

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.