Senior Compliance and Risk Leader with over 15 years of experience across UK Government (HMRC), Financial Services, and regulated industries. Demonstrated expertise in leading AML, KYC, VAT, and financial crime frameworks, as well as regulatory audits and governance programs aligned with FCA, HMRC, FATF, DFSA, and UAE Central Bank standards. Recognized for protecting public revenue, leading high-value investigations, and building strong compliance cultures. Recent roles include Investment Consultant at Provident Estate, Dubai, and VAT Compliance Lead at HMRC, UK, where I delivered significant regulatory recoveries and implemented risk-based compliance frameworks. Motivated by a commitment to regulatory excellence and continuous improvement, I aspire to drive compliance strategy at the highest levels.

Delivered AED 2.3M property sales within first month, established sustainable investor pipeline, led full leasing and sales lifecycle ensuring RERA, DLD, AML and KYC compliance, conducted source-of-funds checks, sanctions screening and enhanced due diligence, maintained audit-ready regulatory documentation, implemented SOPs for onboarding and risk mitigation, advised management on regulatory exposure, coordinated transactions with stakeholders, represented firm during inspections, and collaborated with senior management on strategic objectives.

Investment Consultant

Headed high-risk investigations and audits preventing £21M+ in revenue leakage, delivered regulatory interventions generating £9M in recoveries, partnered with legal teams to interpret legislation, led national-level compliance and AML monitoring, designed and enforced risk-based compliance frameworks, acted as senior liaison with authorities, drafted policies and audit methodologies, delivered compliance and AML training, and supported governance reporting.

VAT Compliance Lead

Operated under FCA regulations delivering KYC, AML, and suitability assessments, monitored industry trends and regulatory changes, mentored new hires, developed marketing collateral, obtained revenue growth through client acquisition and retention, oversaw customer portfolios with retirement planning and wealth management advice, represented bank in community outreach, and collaborated with internal teams for client satisfaction.