Reema Zakaria, Cams
About Reema Zakaria, Cams
Reema Zakaria is a Senior Manager at Confidential in the UAE, specializing in compliance and risk management. With over 12 years of experience, she has a strong background in regulatory standards and has held various compliance roles in the financial sector.
Work at Confidential
Reema Zakaria currently holds the position of Senior Manager at a confidential startup in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). She has been in this role since 2023, contributing her expertise in compliance and risk management. In her capacity as Head of Compliance (HOC) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), she focuses on fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Reema Zakaria has a strong educational background in business administration and management. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Troy University and later completed her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Preston University, USA. Her academic training complements her extensive experience in compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards across various financial institutions.
Background
Reema Zakaria has over 12 years of experience in the compliance and risk management sectors. She began her career as a Compliance Analyst at Habib Bank AG Zurich, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. She then served as a Compliance Officer in Private Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD from 2015 to 2022, before transitioning to a Compliance Manager and MLRO role at AvaTrade from 2022 to 2023.
Achievements in Compliance and Risk Management
Throughout her career, Reema Zakaria has developed significant expertise in regulatory standards and obligations, including those set by the Central Bank, DFSA, SCA, HSA, FSRA, and VARA. She is recognized for her ability to provide efficient and reliable compliance solutions tailored to the financial sector, enhancing the compliance culture within her teams.