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Souaad Alkhawaja

Souaad Alkhawaja

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Accomplished professional, with expertise in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism. Demonstrates proficiency in corporate governance, due diligence, and compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Skilled in sanctions knowledge and money laundering prevention, contributing to robust regulatory intelligence efforts. Committed to maintaining attention to detail while supporting organisational goals through effective risk management strategies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Graduate Trainee Analyst

BNP Paribas
, UAE
12.2024 - Current

Successfully completed the Ethraa Programme.


  • Worked across three UAE branches in supporting compliance.
  • Implemented new compliance procedures in the company's Compliance Manual, ensuring alignment with relevant regulators.
  • Completed several B&C KYC assessment of clients.
  • Conducted gap analyses on Targeted Financial Sanctions.

Ethics & Compliance Intern

Mubadala Investment Company
Abu Dhabi
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participated in 30 hours of training to enhance skills and promote growth.
  • Conducted in-depth research and presentations on Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery and Corruption policies, Business Partner Due Diligence and Restricted Securities.
  • Drafted investigation reports for hypothetical violations.
  • Participated in and supported survey initiatives to assess and improve E&C cultural awareness within the company.
  • Supported the E&C team by drafting communications, such as emails, feedback requests, and educational content for training attendees.

Legal intern

Ashurst LLC
Abu Dhabi
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with corporate law.
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted official documentation.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.

Teaching Assisant

Zayed University
Abu Dhabi
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Helped professor with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies with Political Economy & Development

Zayed University
Abu Dhabi
01/2020 - 12/2024

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

The University of Law
United Kingdom
09/2020 - 05/2024

Skills

  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Legal research
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Due Diligence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compliance Assessments
  • Sanctions knowledge
  • Regulatory intelligence
  • Money laundering prevention

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
German
Elementary

Certification

  • Certified Anti Money laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
  • Completed "Ethraa Programme" Compliance Pathway (Emirates Institute of Finance)

Timeline

Graduate Trainee Analyst

BNP Paribas
12.2024 - Current

Ethics & Compliance Intern

Mubadala Investment Company
09.2024 - 10.2024

Legal intern

Ashurst LLC
08.2022 - 08.2022

Teaching Assisant

Zayed University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies with Political Economy & Development

Zayed University
01/2020 - 12/2024

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

The University of Law
09/2020 - 05/2024
Souaad Alkhawaja