Layla Al Mazrouei

INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY SENIOR SPECIALIST

Profile summary

I am professional in the fields of compliance and risk management and mitigation i have experience in montioring, AML, financial background checks and my preferred role would be in the compliance unit

Key skills

Skills
Data Analytics for ComplianceRisk Management Frameworks (e.g., ISO 37001)Ethical Leadership & InfluenceStakeholder Engagement & Communication (Advanced)Regulatory Technology (RegTech) Solutions

Professional experience

Section Head - Executive AffairsJan 2025 - Present
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Enhancing and independently handling the financial disclosure platform and providing regular enhancements to ensure ease of use. Enforcement and execution of internal resolutions to be applied across units Managing the communication with subject entities to ensure accurate application of the financial disclosure law on their employees. Research of best worldwide practices to be applied regarding whistleblower rewards system and witness protection programs Performing enhanced due dilligence on fraud cases reported to the authority Set audit rules and trails to enhance accuracy of audit reports regarding fraud cases received from public whistleblowers Promoted awareness sessions and workshops regarding the importance of applying the values of integrity and transparency

Section Head - Executive AffairsJan 2024 - Present
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Handling the financial disclosure platform and providing regular enhancements to ensure ease of use. Enforcement and follow up of the financial disclosure laws to ensure compliance. Coordinated with internal units to verify subject entities to the disclosure law. Managing conflict of interest cases to further enhance integrity. Created an action plan for all types of conflict that may arise with provided solutions . Organizing internal disclosures from employees to further promote transparency within the organization. Provided informative workshops to Abu Dhabi government entities regarding accurate submission of financial disclosures Regular contact with entity admins to provide required information to the Authority.

Compliance Chief SpecialistJan 2022 - Jan 2024
Department of Economic Development

Performing EDD and screening on High risk category licenses Reporting suspicious activity on licenses. Working with different internal units on constantly improving the workflow process Auditing and approving licensing registration and ultimate beneficial owners with complex structures Anti-Money laundering measures regarding ultimate beneficial owners Client licensing advising for all types of services including issuing new license, amendment and renewals Client support on Abu Dhabi government entities regulations Regularly improving work processes to ensure adherence to Ministry of Economy regulations Worked on a major project to enhance registration process with strict KYC procedures and compliance

Senior Relationship ManagerJan 2017 - Jan 2018
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

Independently handled bank accounts for key government entities in Abu Dhabi Ensuring all clients KYC documents are accurate and updated. Regularly amending policies according to Central Bank of UAE policies. Internal liasion with Treasury, Cash management, trade finance and client services to ensure delivery to clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business AdministrationJan 2010
American University of Sharjah (AUS), UAE
High School or equivalentJan 2005
International School Of Choueifat