Hashim
Corporate Compliance Officer
About
Hashim is a distinguished Corporate Compliance Officer based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in financial crime and regulatory adherence. With over 15 years of extensive experience across banking, telecom, fintech, and advisory services, he has a proven track record of architecting robust compliance frameworks from inception. He is adept at developing comprehensive AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, and GDPR-aligned programs that consistently exceed regulatory expectations. Hashim is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his expertise to build and enhance compliance functions within dynamic organizations
Experience
Corporate Compliance Officer
Jul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 moThe Eight Consulting FZCO · Dubai, UAE
- Architected compliance infrastructure for new DNFBP/CSP entity from zero.
- Designed organisation-wide risk assessment methodology and risk-based approach.
- Redesigned KYC workflows, reducing client onboarding by 42% with 99.2% accuracy.
Data Privacy Officer
Dec 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrsVodafone Egypt · Cairo, Egypt
- Chaired data privacy governance, executing 85+ DPIAs annually.
- Integrated Privacy-by-Design controls into Agile delivery processes.
- Directed third-party risk management across 50+ vendor relationships.
Project Manager
Mar 2021 – Nov 2021 · 8 mosStreams Tech Services · Cairo, Egypt
- Managed digital transformation initiatives, delivering paperless operations.
- Oversaw project delivery timelines, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
Senior Compliance Officer
Jun 2015 – Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mosRAK Bank · Dubai, UAE
- Directed enterprise AML platform migration with zero operational downtime.
- Led enterprise-wide Compliance Program as primary regulatory contact.
- Managed EDD and KYC reviews for high-net-worth and high-risk portfolios.
Fraud Controls & Authorization Officer
May 2012 – May 2015 · 3 yrsRAK Bank · Dubai, UAE
- Managed real-time fraud monitoring operations, reducing fraud exposure.
- Investigated red-flag alerts and led remediation efforts.
- Managed end-to-end chargeback processes and loss recovery activities.
Skills
Data Privacy & Protection
Compliance & Risk Management
Project & Process Management
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Business Management
Tanta University · 2004