Ahmed Fesokh

Lead Monex Canada's enterprise AML/ATF and financial crime compliance program, ensuring alignment with FINTRAC and PCMLTFA obligations. Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC risk frameworks, regulatory audits/examinations, suspicious activity investigations, and timely STR reporting.

Optimized AML monitoring processes and compliance procedures to improve investigation workflow and regulatory reporting accuracy. Conducted financial crime investigations and escalations in coordination with operational and settlements teams, and supported audits and corrective control enhancements.

Conducted complex AML investigations and prepared Suspicious Transaction Reports in accordance with FINTRAC requirements. Led enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk clients (including PEPs and high-risk jurisdictions) and acted as a subject matter expert for internal teams.

Performed transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and adverse media research for customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring. Investigated AML alerts, escalated potential suspicious activity, and supported KYC documentation reviews and client risk classification.

Delivered financial crime investigations, including sanctions and PEP screening, and regulatory research for major financial institutions. Analyzed corporate ownership structures and adverse media to identify potential money laundering risks and produced investigation and regulatory documentation for advisory engagements.

Advanced through Compliance Officer, Senior Compliance Officer, and Regulatory Compliance Supervisor roles, leading AML investigations and transaction monitoring oversight across banking operations. Prepared regulatory reports and coordinated compliance governance meetings with senior leadership while completing compliance risk assessments.

Earned an MBA with a focus on Finance from the University of Jordan.

Earned a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Jordan.