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Mai Gamal EL-Din Abd EL-Haleem Khatab

Mai Gamal EL-Din Abd EL-Haleem Khatab

Cairo

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Compliance Control Officer with over 9 years of experience in banking operations and internal control frameworks, specializing in regulatory compliance, risk management, and customer service excellence. Skilled in developing and implementing effective compliance strategies that enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and driving strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Committed to contributing analytical skills and strategic thinking to a challenging role within a dynamic financial institution.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Monitoring & Controls Lead, Compliance and Financial Security

Credit Agricole Egypt
09.2016 - Current
  • Design/update controls to meet all regulatory and internal requirements taking into consideration the Risk Mapping assessment.
  • Responsible for the staff accounts monitoring control, including review, obtaining feedback from staff and escalation to LOB/concerned committee as relevant and as stipulated in the staff accounts monitoring procedures.
  • Evaluating of the adequacy & effectiveness of controls over Bank's activities and the compliance with the existing procedures and following-up related action plans.
  • Executing the regular 2.2 controls (daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual).
  • Coordinating with all concerned departments to ensure timely reporting of control assessment in accordance with the bank procedure and Group standard.
  • Reporting the control results and deficiencies identified to the direct manager and/or Head of Compliance.
  • Identifying areas of strengths and weakness.
  • Ensuring compliance with Sanctions policy by setting the proper related controls.
  • Ensuring full abidance with the CAE relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Due Diligence, Sanctions, Filtering, KYC, FCY/FX regulations, etc.) through regular control assessments.
  • Review and comment on CAE policies and procedures as applicable to CFS function taking into consideration the observations noted during performing the regular controls.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly reports to the direct manager for progress with regards to the control results and weakness identified.
  • Assist with the rest of team in any other task as assigned by the CFS management or direct manager.
  • Carries responsibilities, as assigned/needed, in the OFAC Remediation Plan.

Monitoring and Controls Senior Compliance Officer

Credit Agricole Egypt
06.2022 - 11.2025
  • Performs verification duties in accordance with the established control plan, in line with the risk mapping and existing regulatory documents currently in force.
  • Assesses the efficiency of the system based on the production and use of control indicators, and ensures, where necessary, that corrective actions are implemented.
  • Performs a regulatory watch on best practices in terms of compliance controls.
  • Design/update controls to meet all regulatory and internal requirements taking into consideration the risk mapping assessment.
  • Coordinating with all concerned departments to ensure timely reporting of control assessment in accordance with the bank procedure and Group standard.
  • Reporting the control results and deficiencies identified to the direct manager and/or Head of compliance.
  • Assist with the rest of the team in any other task as assigned by the CFS management or direct manager.
  • Prepare weekly reports for the direct manager for progress with regards to the control results and weakness identified.
  • Manages the relationship with Risk and Permanent Control Management.
  • Performs dedicated controls on the Capital Markets department activities and operations, in line with risk mapping, existing regulations and group policies.

Senior Teller

Credit Agricole Egypt
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Handled large cash transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
  • Assisted in mentoring junior tellers and enhancing customer service.

Teller

Credit Agricole Egypt
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Performed daily banking transactions and ensured customer satisfaction.

Accountant

Egyptian Abroad for Investment
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Processed invoices using Oracle and prepared payments.
  • Reconciled bank accounts and assisted in quarterly financial closures.

Relationship Department Officer

Egyptian Abroad for Investment
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Supported client relations and service coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University
Cairo
05.2012

Skills

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Oracle ERP System
  • Leadership & Team Collaboration
  • Professional Communication & Body Language
  • Presentable and Entrepreneurial Mindset

Certification

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 24 January 1992
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Monitoring and Controls Senior Compliance Officer

Credit Agricole Egypt
06.2022 - 11.2025

Senior Teller

Credit Agricole Egypt
01.2019 - 12.2022

Monitoring & Controls Lead, Compliance and Financial Security

Credit Agricole Egypt
09.2016 - Current

Teller

Credit Agricole Egypt
09.2016 - 01.2019

Accountant

Egyptian Abroad for Investment
06.2013 - 08.2016

Relationship Department Officer

Egyptian Abroad for Investment
09.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University
Mai Gamal EL-Din Abd EL-Haleem Khatab