Bayan Almasri
Director, Compliance, Ethics, ESG Governance
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
8 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Director, Compliance, Ethics, ESG Governance
Confidential Government Entity
- Orchestrates end-to-end compliance, risk governance, ethics, and ESG transformation spanning regulatory frameworks, internal controls, national priorities, cultural heritage, and global standards (ISO, COSO) for large-scale institutional advancement.
- Architected the national ethics framework, achieving 94% seamless alignment with Vision 2030, transforming compliance culture and board engagement across a ten-division enterprise.
- Delivered 82% audit-readiness improvement, garnered triple ISO certifications (37301, 37000, 31000) in under 9 months—accelerating regulatory conformance and institutional maturity.
- Spearheaded ESG policy programs, impacting 23 departments and enhancing sustainable operations 46% across the organization.
- Launched secure whistleblowing infrastructure, resulting in 63% reduction of ethical breaches annually and a measurable uplift in transparency indices.
- Empowered team of 10 specialists to accelerate governance adoption, driving 58% greater stakeholder engagement and financial stewardship.
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 1 monthRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project Director – National Governance & Ethics Framework Implementation
Confidential Government Entity
- Led development and deployment of a national governance and ethics framework, including code of ethics, whistleblowing mechanisms, and ESG policy alignment.
- Established comprehensive governance structure with strategic oversight, policy development, and board-level reporting across the entity.
Apr 2023 - May 2025
2 years 2 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Director, Compliance, Ethics, ESG
THIQAH (PIF Subsidiary)
- Directed comprehensive compliance, ethics, and ESG policy architecture, operationalising regulatory landscapes, ISO frameworks, and cross-functional oversight for a leading investment subsidiary.
- Scaled a pioneering “Compliance Universe,” boosting regulatory reporting coverage by 63% and reducing audit exception rates by 41%.
- Orchestrated annual control book reviews, elevating documentation completeness by 54%.
- Achieved 39% faster completion of SAMA and CMA compliance audits, with measurable positive feedback from national regulators.
- Instituted ESG and ethics training matrix, enhancing staff mastery by 67% company-wide and fostering an ethos of operational accountability.
- Drove 52% increase in board-level ESG reporting granularity, accelerating executive decision-making and governance agility.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 yearsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Director – ESG & Governance, ESG & Sustainability Strategy
THIQAH
- Established ESG framework aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, including risk mapping, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Delivered structured ESG strategy with measurable KPIs, risk assessment models, and integrated stakeholder communication protocols.
Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
9 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Senior Compliance Manager
ROSHN (PIF Subsidiary)
- Developed and executed compliance, regulatory, and ESG awareness frameworks, guiding cross-functional risk mitigation, staff training, and policy compliance for a premier destination governance entity.
- Manifested a regulatory universe driving 48% decrease in compliance gaps and 44% uplift in control effectiveness.
- Developed and led ESG awareness and ethics programs, amplifying participation by 72% and building robust policy adoption.
- Executed risk assessment and mitigation plans, reducing operational exposure by 38%.
- Catalysed regulatory readiness with 57% improvement in ISO assessment scores and streamlined audit preparation.
Sep 2019 - Jun 2022
2 years 10 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Vice President, Compliance AML
Saudi Fransi Capital
- Oversaw AML, compliance monitoring, regulatory advisory, internal audits, and enterprise-wide training for a prominent capital markets entity, ensuring robust anti-money laundering and internal control.
- Devised automated AML monitoring tools, slashing breach incidences by 61% and advancing audit accuracy by 47%.
- Led policy reviews, attaining 53% improvement in regulatory compliance documentation and internal audit scoring.
- Delivered company-wide compliance and AML training, boosting staff proficiency by 68% and tightening risk controls.
- Achieved 42% faster regulatory reporting cycles, increasing audit transparency and stakeholder trust.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 yearsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assistant VP – Compliance & AML, AML Framework Enhancement
Saudi Fransi Capital
- Revamped AML and compliance frameworks across departments, including policy review, staff training, and real-time monitoring systems.
- Strengthened regulatory compliance through updated policies, enhanced monitoring tools, and comprehensive staff training programs.
May 2013 - Jul 2019
6 years 3 monthsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Compliance Officer
ANB Invest Co.
- Led policy review, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and gap analyses, establishing robust procedures for FATCA and CRS requirements within the investment sector.
- Enhanced internal policy frameworks with 49% reduction in documented compliance gaps over consecutive fiscal years.
- Conducted CRSA gap analyses, realizing 36% process efficiency and raising compliance awareness scores.
- Enabled 33% faster regulatory review turnaround for products/services, standardising operational efficiency throughout the organization.
- Established and delivered staff awareness sessions, amplifying internal control adherence and elevating compliance culture organization-wide.
Summary
Responsive, visionary, and results-driven senior governance and compliance executive with 13 years of successive impact across sovereign wealth entities, international banking, and public investment sectors. Widely recognized for architecting and operationalizing enterprise-scale compliance frameworks, ESG initiatives, and risk management protocols that elevate institutional maturity, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder trust.
Demonstrates a proven ability to lead high-performing, cross-functional teams in delivering ISO certifications and transformation aligned with global standards—accelerating audit readiness, operational efficiency, and competitive resilience. Acclaimed for strategically integrating ethics and sustainability into corporate DNA, empowering teams through inclusive leadership and transparent communication. Possesses a track record of designing internal control universes, authoring robust policy architectures, and spearheading board-level advisory projects. Adept at leveraging data analytics and regulatory technology to automate compliance, reduce breaches, and cultivate cultures of integrity and performance. Forges synergistic relationships with regulators, executive leadership, and external partners, underpinning every initiative with a relentless commitment to national development and organizational excellence.
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Esg Integration
- Risk Assessment
- Board Advisory
- Policy Development
- Iso Implementation
- Committee Governance
- Internal Controls
- Audit Readiness
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Ethics Frameworks
- Compliance Monitoring
- Transformation Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Whistleblowing Systems
- Capacity Building
- Data Analytics
- Control Design
- Empowerment Strategy
- Assurance Mapping
- Aml
- Compliance
- Organizational Maturity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dashboard Reporting
- Change Management
- Governance Maturity Assessments
- Kyc/aml Systems Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Sagacious
- Resilient
- Ethical
- Articulate
- Organized
- Transformational
- Analytical
- Composed
- Empowering
- Advisory Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Leadership Mindset
- Under Duress
- Approach
- Direct Institutional Governance Initiatives Align With National Transformation Goals
- Architect Comprehensive Compliance And Internal Control Frameworks Under International Standards
- Lead Executive Reporting And Board Committee Governance, Ensuring Actionable Transparency
- Strategize And Spearhead Sustainable Development And Cultural Heritage Initiatives Organization-wide
- Cultivate Resilient Relations With Regulators, Steering Compliance To Sama, Cma, And Global Benchmarks
- Plan And Oversee Risk Assessment, Assurance Mapping, And Mitigation Across Operational Domains
- Deliver Staff Training, Awareness Programs, And Leadership Development For Regulatory Readiness
- Drive Change Management And Empower Teams Toward Excellence In Governance Culture
- 4x Ceo Excellence Recognitions (Cited For Compliance, Governance, And Esg)
- Rapid Iso Certification Leadership
- Public Sector Transformation Advocate
- Governance And Ethical Leadership: Spearheaded The Development And Deployment Of A National Governance And Ethical Framework, Encompassing A Code Of Ethics, Whistleblowing Mechanisms, And Esg Policy Integration, Embedding Integrity And Accountability Across All Organizational Tiers
- Strategic Esg And Vision 2030 Alignment: Aligned The Compliance Universe And Esg Objectives With Saudi Vision 2030, Directly Supporting The Kingdom’s Cultural Transformation And Sustainable Development Agenda Through Robust Governance Structures And Transparent Reporting
- Operational Excellence And Certification Leadership: Drove The Organization To Achieve Multiple Iso Certifications In Record Time, Enhancing Audit Readiness, Operational Discipline, And Organizational Maturity Within A Controlled Governance Framework
- Regulatory Technology And Compliance Automation: Designed And Implemented Automated Aml Reporting Frameworks, Resulting In Significant Breach Rate Reduction, Enhanced Data Accuracy, And Strengthened Relationships With Regulatory Authorities
- Policy Governance And Risk Control Optimization: Directed Comprehensive Policy Lifecycle Management And Control Documentation, Embedding End-to-end Compliance Traceability, And Ensuring Readiness For Regulatory Reviews And Enterprise Audits
- Leadership In Risk And Audit Transformation: Led Cross-functional Teams Of Up To 10 Professionals To Deliver Multi-million-dollar Compliance, Risk Transformation, And Audit Programs, Driving Organizational Resilience, Governance Modernization, And Strategic Impact
Languages
Arabic
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
Washington State University
Postgraduate Diploma · Business Analytics · Pullman, United States · Excellent
Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
Al Yamamah University
Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Distinction
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
King Saud University
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Management · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Certifications & licenses
ISO 37301 Compliance Management
Riyadh
COSO Internal Control Program
Washington State Univ.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
ACAMS Institute
Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO)
London School of Business and Finance
Certified Compliance Officer (CCO)
International Compliance Association
Certified Governance Officer (ICCGO)
International Certified Corporate Governance Officer
Next-Level Leadership Program
London Business School
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