Experience

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  Banque misr

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2023

  • Provide sound sanctions advisory services to respective stakeholders including interpretation on sanctions regulations issued by US, EU, UK, and local Sanctions and staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes and key enforcement actions.• Develop sanctions policies, procedures, protocols and risk appetite on behalf of the organization and ensure that procedures, systems and controls are up-to-date and effective and ensure their proper communication to relevant line managers and staff at all levels and Identify /assess risk of non-compliance • Long Experience in dealing with Ukraine/Russia related sectoral sanctions programs imposed by OFAC and EU. handling significant transactions held with Russian economy sectors (financial, defense and energy) accordance with sanctions laws.• Long experience using Eikon, World Check or similar tools for due diligence, along with EastNets filtering system.• Oversee and perform quality assurance checks and validations of filtering systems and defining system requirements, system algorithm, sanctions list, logic and provide technical expertise on the sanctions-related systems and maintenance.• Develop and educate compliance/Sanctions related training and materials as needed to all related parties and compliance officers across the bank and conduct knowledge sharing sessions.• Coordinate internal and external audits within compliance department, including commenting on and closing audit findings.• Participate in related projects and enhancements i.e. (FIN-Tech API integration, internet banking, Swift GPI, trade finance system, screening system implementation and upgrading)• Provide advice to business across group “UAE and France” on sanctions risk associated with prospective business. Show less • Perform onboarding, periodic and trigger CDD / EDD / screening review of Financial Institutional customers (i.e. Banks and Non-Bank FIs)• Cover all correspondence banking activities (i.e., KYC/CDD & AML questionnaires and risk evaluation, SWIFT RMA arrangement, VOSTRO/ NOSTRO Account opening, etc.)• Monitor, document and maintain FI compliance control policies, processes and procedures and assist all business in keeping their procedural documentation up to date.• Assist in analyzing and validating FATCA reports (W8 & W9 form) Show less

  • Sanctions deputy Manager

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2023

  • Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Officer

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  • sanctions officer

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Teller & Customer Service Specialist

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
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  Banque misr

  Mar 2024 - now

  Sanctions manager

  • Supervise and mentor the sanctions team, fostering a collaborative environment, providing guidance advice on all sanctions-related matters.• Develop, communicate and implement strategy, standards, controls, systems and policies in relation to sanctions for businesses to ensure compliance with international sanctions regulations.• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a management information, analysis and reporting framework that supports and informs timely and effective business management and decision making at all levels.• Implement and communicate changes in sanctions-related regulations by circular or memo.• Stay informed about changes in sanctions laws, regulations, and industry best practices and Liaise with Head of Compliance to update relevant stakeholders within the group to provide expertise and support on all Sanctions related matters• Monitor high-risk geopolitical events and conflicts and provide support in respect of Trade, Economic and Financial Sanctions• Participates in system testing, optimization and validation to ensure the integrity of systems and processes.• Conduct training sessions for employees to raise awareness about sanctions regulations. Show less