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MUHAMMAD MAHMOUD

@muhammadmahmoud1

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Senior AML/CFT analyst driving compliance, investigations, and risk mitigation.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior compliance role where I can lead AML investigations, improve transaction monitoring, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory adherence in a collaborative financial institution.

I am an AML/CFT compliance professional with over seven years of specialized experience in financial crime prevention, compliance, and risk management.

I have led complex investigations and transaction monitoring initiatives, achieving a 99.5% screening accuracy rate, implementing enhancements that improved detection by 25%, and completing 100+ complex investigations without regulatory findings.

I combine technical proficiency with hands-on leadership—mentoring junior staff, developing training materials, conducting quality assurance reviews, and collaborating with internal audit and regulators to ensure adherence to central bank requirements.

I hold AML/CFT certification and PMP credentials, and I deliver pragmatic, process-driven improvements across KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, STR filing, and cash management operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AML/CFT Compliance Analyst

Current

Al Jazeera Finance Company

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Conducted comprehensive screening of transactions against OFAC/UN/EU sanctions and PEP lists achieving 99.5% accuracy and reducing false positives. Performed 100+ complex investigations, submitted STRs to QFIU, and implemented monitoring enhancements that improved detection rates by 25%.

Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment

Senior Quality & Review Officer

Al Jazeera Finance Company

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Conducted daily quality reviews of 30+ loan files, teller transactions and back-office operations, ensuring 100% adherence to Qatar Central Bank regulations. Investigated policy breaches, performed independent credit analysis, and prepared audit reports with corrective recommendations.

Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Audit Reporting Credit Analysis Process Improvement Risk Assessment QCB Compliance

Corporate Senior Cash Management Officer

Barwa Bank

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Managed daily reconciliation of corporate suspense accounts and resolved complex trade finance payment discrepancies. Provided cash management advisory to clients and generated QAR 15M+ in new business through proactive engagement.

Cash Management Reconciliations Trade Finance Advisory Business Development Payments Credit Card Program Management

Corporate Cash Management Officer

Qatar National Bank

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Delivered cash management solutions and digital banking guidance to corporate clients while ensuring AML compliance during onboarding. Collaborated with relationship managers to expand the client portfolio by 20% and resolved complex payment disputes within SLAs.

Cash Management Digital Banking AML Client Relationship Management Payments Onboarding Dispute Resolution

Credit Card Processor/Account Officer

Barclays Bank Egypt

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)

Processed daily credit card applications with 95% accuracy and implemented fraud-detection measures that reduced losses by 15%. Managed customer billing inquiries, merchant relations, and maintained performance ratings above departmental targets.

Fraud Analysis Billing Support Customer Service

Sales Showroom Manager

Xcite Electronic

Led a 37-person sales team to exceed targets by implementing customer experience strategies, a new commission structure, and targeted training programs. Improved sales closing ratios and key operating metrics through coaching and process changes.

Sales Management Team Leadership Training Customer Experience Recruitment

Account Angel VIP SME Enterprise

Vodafone Telecommunication

Managed VIP SME enterprise accounts, led teams handling billing and network complaints, and ensured SLAs were met. Recommended product and process improvements based on client feedback and coordinated cross-functional resolutions.

Account Management SLA Management Billing