Syed M. Bukhari
Group Compliance Advisor | Banking Operations, Mergers, and Financial Crime Compliance
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Group Compliance Advisor | Banking Operations, Mergers, and Financial Crime Compliance
Bachelor of Science, Osmania University, India
Diploma in Oracle Programming – Chicago, USA
Diploma in U.S. Taxation – H&R Block, USA
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
Syed M. Bukhari is a seasoned compliance executive and operations strategist with over two decades of leadership in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serving as Group Compliance Advisor at Gulf International Bank (GIB), he supports compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, UK, and the USA.
He previously played a pivotal role in the high-profile merger between SABB and Alawwal Bank, leading regulatory alignment, KYC remediation, and compliance integration projects. Syed’s career also spans leadership roles in financial crime compliance, AML frameworks, and governance enhancement across major banking institutions in the Kingdom and internationally. His deep regulatory insight, combined with cross-border experience, makes him a trusted advisor in high-risk and strategic transformation environments.
- Group Compliance Advisor, GIB – Advised across six jurisdictions, led GRC system implementation, and resolved SAMA inspection observations.
- Head of Wholesale Banking Compliance, SABB – Directed compliance for corporate and global banking during and after merger integration.
- Integration Officer – SABB & Alawwal Merger – Reviewed and aligned compliance policies, remediated high-risk clients, and harmonized systems.
- Chief Operating Officer – Compliance, SABB – Oversaw AML policy, risk committees, and launched international compliance standards.
- Senior Manager – Compliance, SABB – Led AML program development, sanctions reviews, and training initiatives.
- Operations Consultant – Charter One Bank & General Motors, USA – Improved back-office processes and banking documentation workflows.
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