Areas of Expertise
Walid has over 15 years of experience in AML, and legal / regulatory compliance in the financial services industry. He is knowledgeable in drafting, implementing and institutionalising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with AML / CFT and numerous other regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
Previously, Walid was Head of Compliance and was responsible for spearheading the implementation of a robust compliance framework and interfaced with board of directors, regulatory bodies, FIU, international lenders and funders on all matters of compliance and policy making. Prior to this, he worked with a Dubai based regional real estate developer in project financial management.
Member of the International Bar Association
Education
American University in Dubai, UAE, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Banking and Finance, 2008
University of Leicester, UK, Master of Business Administration (Distinction), 2018
Languages
Arabic
English
French