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Ahmed Elklesly

Cairo

Summary

Experienced professional with 29 years in banking and financial institutions, specializing in Operations, Retail Banking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating Financial Terrorism (CFT), Anti-Fraud, Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Operational Risk. Proven expertise gained from roles at Misr America International Bank, American Express Bank, National Société Générale Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and International Business Associate Group (Western Union’s major agent in Egypt). Strong analytical, communication, and supervisory skills, with a deep understanding of financial and banking operations. Skilled in risk assessment, compliance policy preparation, and regulatory reporting to Senior Management, Audit Committees, and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Committed to fostering a corporate culture of integrity and ensuring continuous evaluation and management of compliance and risk-related issues.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Compliance and Operational Risk Director

IBAG Western Union
Cairo
06.2021 - Current
  • Lead the development and implementation of compliance policies, risk assessments, and training programs to ensure adherence to international and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of transparency and reporting.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and global WU offices to address and resolve compliance issues, including fraud and money laundering, ensuring alignment with both local and international regulations.
  • Identify compliance risks within WU operations, implement corrective actions, and provide regular updates to management, while overseeing AML surveillance and submitting required reports to the Central Bank of Egypt.

Compliance and Corporate Governance Head

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Cairo
07.2014 - 05.2021
  • Advise Senior Management on compliance laws and regulations, providing guidance to staff through policies, procedures, and compliance manuals, while overseeing the development and revision of the risk-based annual compliance work plan.
  • Conduct investigations of potential compliance breaches, report findings to the Chief Compliance Officer, and review internal policies, products, marketing campaigns, and contracts.

Branch Manager

Abu Dhabi Islamic bank
Cairo
01.2010 - 07.2014

Branch manager

National Société General Bank
Cairo
04.2007 - 12.2009

Branch Operation Head

National Société General Bank
Cairo
12.2004 - 04.2007

Operations and Cash department

American Express Bank
Cairo
04.1999 - 12.2004

Cash and customer service department

Misr America Int’l Bank
Cairo
09.1996 - 04.1999

Education

Islamic Banking Diploma -

IIBI
United Kingdom
/2014 - /2016

MBA -

Arab academy for science and technology
/2008 - /2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Cairo University English section
/1991 - /1996

Certification

  • Coso 13 2024
  • GRC in Cyber Security 2024
  • Conflict Management Skills 2024
  • The Art of Business Negotiation 2024
  • Chat GPT for Passive Income 2024
  • I Lead 2024
  • Marketing Mix 2024
  • Anti-Fraud Challenges 2023
  • Risk Management 2022
  • Virtual leadership 2020
  • Certified Expert in Corporate Governance 2019
  • Corporate Governance and Control Functions 2017
  • Train of the Trainer TOT 2016
  • Trade based money laundry TBML 2015
  • AML, CFT and Risk assessment 2015
  • Leadership and Coaching skills for leaders 2012
  • Branch Managers Diploma 2007

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Compliance and Operational Risk Director

IBAG Western Union
06.2021 - Current

Compliance and Corporate Governance Head

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
07.2014 - 05.2021

Branch Manager

Abu Dhabi Islamic bank
01.2010 - 07.2014

Branch manager

National Société General Bank
04.2007 - 12.2009

Branch Operation Head

National Société General Bank
12.2004 - 04.2007

Operations and Cash department

American Express Bank
04.1999 - 12.2004

Cash and customer service department

Misr America Int’l Bank
09.1996 - 04.1999

Islamic Banking Diploma -

IIBI
/2014 - /2016

MBA -

Arab academy for science and technology
/2008 - /2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Cairo University English section
/1991 - /1996

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