Desouky Nassar

Bachelor of Law from Alexandria University, Egypt with over 7 years of experience in compliance & Risk and AML and 5 years' experience in legal. Currently associated with Al Mulla Exchange Company, as Assistant Compliance Manager. Deputy Money laundering reporting officer “DMLRO” to Kuwait finance intelligent unit Contact point between the company and regulator (Central Bank of Kuwait). An accomplished analytical thinker and passionate problem solver and the ability to read and interpret complex regulations and then make accurate operational decisions regarding them. I have a long track record of evaluating compliance issues and then taking appropriate action to improve operational performance. I have the skills and abilities necessary to develop and implement policies, procedures and programs that will ensure compliance with existing regulations and best practices. Proactive, motivated and has a high level of customer service orientation.

· November 2013 – Current Al Mulla Exchange – Kuwait – Assistant Compliance Manager

· January 2007 – April 2012 Ashraf Nassar (Lawyer) – Egypt – Assistant Legal Advisor

• Assist the Compliance Manager to draft and review policies and procedures based on Central Bank of Kuwait requirements.
• Receive Internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and investigate.
• Respond to requests from Enforcement Unit or regulatory authorities.
• Monitor compliance with AML & CTF policies.
• Prepare periodic reports to the Board of Directors.
• Monitor changes in local law/regulation.
• Keep records of correspondence from Central Bank of Kuwait.
• Scrutinize agreements with correspondents.
• Perform background checks on candidates.

• Develop and manage compliance programs.
• Identify compliance risks and report suspicious transactions.
• Collaborate with Compliance Manager for departmental support.
• Assist in compliance audit programs.
• Review data for discrimination or misconduct patterns.
• Attend compliance workshops and seminars.
• Design and update compliance forms and policy documents.
• Coordinate AML/CFT training programs.
• Educate staff on compliance issues.

Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

· Attended various workshops conducted by our regulator “Central Bank of Kuwait”

· Attended workshop conducted by Kuwait police and ministry of foreign affairs

· Attended various AML courses conducted by leading training company in AML / CTF regulations

· Attending workshops organized by the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry on regulatory compliance, risk management and anti-money laundering

· Obtained a certificate in the Information Security Training Program

• Place of Birth: Egypt
• Date of Birth: 06/04/83
• Marital Status: Married
• Strengths : I have good communication and leadership skills, I am also adaptable and flexible at work, I am proactive and always ready to take on new responsibilities with challenge and enthusiasm.