Ahmed Hashim
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished AML Compliance Specialist and Data Privacy Officer with extensive experience in developing and executing comprehensive regulatory frameworks and compliance programs. Proven expertise in conducting privacy impact assessments, implementing robust data protection policies, and managing third-party risk. Recognized for successfully overseeing compliance teams, preventing data breaches, and elevating organizational compliance standards. Committed to fostering a culture of integrity while enhancing risk management strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Data Privacy Officer
Vodafone Egypt
Cairo
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed and executed comprehensive privacy impact assessments (PIA/DPIA) for over 85 high-risk projects annually, using OneTrust, aligning with GDPR and local data protection standards.
- Spearheaded third-party risk management (TPRM) initiatives, including vendor due diligence, risk scoring, data processing agreements (DPA/VPCD/NDA) negotiations, and questionnaires validation, ensuring robust data protection.
- Managed the project assessment committee as the SPDA (Privacy by Design) module owner under the GDPR compliance program to assess data privacy impact (DPIA) and mitigate it during the project's development phase.
- Oversaw rapid incident response measures for data breach investigations and containment strategies, defining the root cause, and devising corrective plans to isolate affected information. And refining data mapping flows to avoid future breaches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch a Cookies Management project, fulfilled Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), managed consent forms, and responded to Ask-privacy mailbox inquiries.
Senior Compliance Officer
RAK BANK
Dubai
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Oversaw and enhanced daily compliance program operations through the implementation of internal governance frameworks and policies, ensuring adherence to national (CBUAE, FIU, SCA) and international standards (FATF, FATCA, OFAC, BSA, Patriot Act, Basel Committee, & Egmont Group guidance, EU Directives).
- Executed background checks on high-risk accounts (PEPs, UBOs, SDN, sanctioned list) using screening databases, ensuring AML compliance. Investigated suspicious activities, flagging 150 accounts, prompting CBUAE regulatory action.
- Addressed statutory authorities' inquiries and memos, as well as correspondent banks' questionnaires, ensuring all correspondence met exemplary standards.
- Verified KYC/KYB details and conducted due diligence (CDD/EDD) for high-risk client onboarding, confirming documents and self-declaration authenticity.
- Submitted Suspicious Transactions and Activities Reports (STRs/SARs) through UAE FIU GoAML portal, maintaining high quality & accurate reporting, keeping precise compliance records.
- Coached and led a team of five analysts during the compliance system migration, targeting a clearing alerts backlog of 180,000 reverse screening alerts, and supporting the AML team with various activities.
- Performed quality assurance for an offshore AML team, validating alerts, follow-ups, and producing detailed daily reports and weekly dashboard reports. In parallel to monitoring and verifying inward remittances above $2 million for live approvals.
- Led a cross-departmental team, overseeing compliance system migration, refining internal controls, and aligning operational procedures with compliance governance standards.
- Delivered customized sessions to address specific organizational needs in compliance and privacy.
Fraud Control Officer
RAK BANK
Dubai
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Monitored and analyzed triggered alerts and red flags, employing data analytics to detect fraudulent activities, and prevent further repetitive patterns in the future.
- Analyzed and reported on common compromising points (CCPs) to identify system weaknesses, contributing to enhanced process efficiencies, and improved data integrity.
- Optimized manual authorization processes and collaborated with payment network teams over secure channels (IARS/GARS, Fax/Telex) to integrate data-driven fraud prevention measures.
- Resolved transaction disputes, processed loss recoveries and chargebacks, managed merchants’ authorizations, acquirer banks' requests, and service providers' platforms. Validated access limit payments and replenished exceptional cards' limits.
- Evaluated system performance through targeted testing using scenarios and scripts based on the latest fraudulent trends, and classified required changes to rules, parameters, and alert triggers.
- Proficient in Master/Visa operating regulations, reporting platforms (SAFE/TC40), and non-compliance programs (MFP, GMAP, GBP, APM, MRP, ADC) to remain informed on fraudulent schemes and regulatory updates, ensuring effective countermeasures against emerging patterns.
Fraud Detection Specialist
Emirates NBD
Dubai
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Utilized real-time transactions, alerts monitoring, and analytical tools to identify irregularities and patterns that indicate fraudulent activity.
- Collected and aggregated data from the card's daily usage report to unveil possible CCPs (Common Compromising Points) that might reveal fraudulent trends in progress.
- Identify and submit reports on possible system weaknesses and fraud risks identified during fraud analysis and investigations.
- Coordinates with the acquiring banks and merchants for unauthorized transaction reversals, and collaborates in exchanging any footage or relevant evidence that could indicate the fraudsters' identity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Business Management
01.2004
Skills
- AML Compliance Assessment and Regulatory Frameworks
- Data Privacy Management and GDPR Compliance Strategy
- Anti-fraud strategies, transaction monitoring, loss recovery, payment disputes, and Suspicious Activity Reports (STRs/SARs)
- Third-Party Risk Management, Data Processing Agreements (DPA/NDA), and Project Management
- Comprehensive background checks, profile screening, KYC/CDD, UBOs, and adverse news research
- Sanction Programs, CBUAE, FATF, bank secrecy, Patriot Act, OFAC, FATCA
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist- ACAMS.
- EIBFS Training Course - Central Bank Regulations.
- EIBFS Training Course - Business Communications.
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Data Privacy Officer - Vodafone Egypt
12.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Compliance Officer - RAK BANK
06.2015 - 08.2020
Fraud Control Officer - RAK BANK
05.2012 - 05.2015
Fraud Detection Specialist - Emirates NBD
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist- ACAMS.
- EIBFS Training Course - Central Bank Regulations.
- EIBFS Training Course - Business Communications.
University of Tanta - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Business Management
Highlights
- Tailored Training Initiatives: Developed and conducted customized compliance and data privacy training sessions (e.g., Rak Bank 2017), resulting in elevated departmental performance and adherence to governance standards.
- Standardized Compliance Procedures: Authored a compliance procedural handbook (Rak Bank 2020) consolidating internal process steps and collaboration guidelines, now used as a reference and training resource for new hiring's.
- Rak-Champion Award: Received The award for Spearheading the launch of the ‘C3 Payroll Card’ initiative by conducting comprehensive data quality assessments, identifying and rectifying anomalies, screening matched profiles, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Projects
- National Digitalization Initiative | Streams Tech. Consultant, Cairo 2021
Directed the electronic storage of 20+ million records by utilizing automated data quality checks and governance protocols, guaranteeing the reliability and accessibility of the data. - Core System Migration | RAK Bank, Dubai 2019/20
Collaborated with multiple teams to streamline the new banking operations core system installation, which involved system acceptance tests, data transfer, revision of existing SOPs, internal policies, and user controls.
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