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Mohamed Shoukry Al-Mahalawe

Director of Risk and Compliance Advisory & PPP

Mohamed Shoukry Al-Mahalawe is a highly regarded compliance and risk executive with over two decades of experience across banking, insurance, real estate, and government sectors. As the Director of Risk and Compliance Advisory at SCL, he specializes in PPP structuring, regulatory risk, and corporate governance across the MENA region.

Practice Areas

Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, AML/CTF, Infrastructure Advisory, Corporate Governance, ESG, Financial Structuring

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Compliance Officer (CCO), IABFM
  • Certified Risk Analyst (CRA), AAFM
  • Certified Risk & Compliance Professional (CRCP)
  • Certified Islamic Specialist in Risk Management (CISRM)
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM) – In Progress
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – In Progress

Biography

Mohamed Shoukry Al-Mahalawe is a highly regarded compliance and risk executive with over two decades of experience across banking, insurance, real estate, and government sectors. As the Director of Risk and Compliance Advisory at SCL, he specializes in PPP structuring, regulatory risk, and corporate governance across the MENA region.

Mohamed is recognized for his leadership in aligning organizational strategy with regulatory requirements under SAMA, CMA, and global standards such as Basel III and IFRS. He has a proven record of negotiating licensing frameworks, elevating credit ratings, and fostering ethical corporate culture across complex, multinational environments.

Education

  • Cairo University (B.A. in Accounting, 2005)
  • American University in Cairo (Diploma in Modern Accounting, 2006)
  • Certified Manager, James Madison University, USA (2015)
  • ICA Advanced Certificate in Compliance, UK (2019)
  • Certified AML, ICA & University of Manchester, UK (2018)

Representative Experience

  • Directed compliance transformation at Burgan Bank, achieving zero regulatory fines across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Spearheaded successful licensing efforts (CMA, FinTech) and board governance strategies across Kuwait and Turkey.
  • Played key leadership role in M&A, expansion, and credit rating upgrades for leading financial institutions.
  • Orchestrated FATCA compliance projects in partnership with KPMG and PwC, positioning institutions as first movers.
  • Developed and implemented internal control frameworks and cybersecurity strategies to align with industry benchmarks.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • -Member, ACFE, ACAMS, CISI, IIA, GAFM
  • -Speaker and Educator at UNDP, regional conferences, and compliance institutes
  • -Volunteer in multiple CSR and educational initiatives