Tayel Mohamed
AML Compliance Supervisor, LLM
A compliance specialist with 12+ years of experience in AML/CFT and regulatory compliance across FinTech, crypto exchanges, MSBs, multinational banks, and tax compliance. Proven success in leading AML programs, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with GCC regulations and global standards.
Dubai, UAEHungary & Egypt CitizenArabic, English, Hungarian
Professional Experience
AML Compliance Supervisor (MLRO)
Western Union
- • Spearheaded AML/CFT compliance program for digital asset exchange, aligning with global standards and GCC frameworks
- • Designed advanced AML risk management system, reducing financial crime incidents by 15%
- • Collaborated with blockchain analytics tools to monitor cryptocurrency transactions
- • Led cross-functional team updating AML/CFT policies for emerging digital asset risks
Senior Compliance Analyst (MENA Region)
Binance
- • Led AML compliance efforts in MENA region for global crypto exchange
- • Isolated 300+ legitimate accounts from fraudulent entities using advanced intelligence tools
- • Translated critical AML documentation between Arabic and English for MENA clients
- • Created AML onboarding scripts, reducing onboarding time by 30%
Senior AML Compliance Analyst
IBM (Temp Project)
- • Implemented AML policies adhering to European/Dutch standards
- • Designed and delivered AML training programs across teams
- • Conducted enhanced due diligence and risk assessments
Compliance Officer
Wise PLC
- • Drafted compliance frameworks aligning with Central Bank of UAE and MENAFATF guidelines
- • Improved verification processes for UAE free zones, reducing processing times by 10%
- • Enhanced offshore AML program adherence, achieving 12.5% increase in regulatory compliance
Senior Analyst
KPMG Global Services Hungary
- • Conducted extensive research on legal and natural entities in Arabic region (Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan)
- • Prepared due diligence and intelligence reports on risk assessments, sanctions, and litigation
- • Reviewed VAT returns for GCC and UK entities (UAE FTA, Saudi GAZT, UK HMRC)
- • Prepared intelligence reports for 40+ businesses across EMEA regions
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Morgan Stanley
- • Assisted AML team in conducting due diligence on new clients
- • Reviewed and analyzed transactional data to identify money laundering activities
- • Prepared AML investigation reports for senior management
Education & Certifications
Master of Laws (LL.M)
Central European University
Budapest, Hungary · 2014-2015
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt · 2007-2012
CAMS (In Progress)
ACAMS
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Elliptic Investigator
Elliptic (In Progress)
Blockchain Investigation Certification
Core Expertise
Regulatory Frameworks
AMLD6MiCAFATFUAE/GCCMENAFATFEU
Compliance Functions
AML/CFTKYC/CDD/EDDSAR ReportingRisk AssessmentTransaction Monitoring
Industries
Crypto/BlockchainBankingFinTechMSBsPayment Systems
Let's Connect
Available for consulting, platform demos, or compliance discussions