Abdulrahman M. Al-Faraj is a seasoned Compliance Director with over 20 years of expertise in compliance and financial crime prevention. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Al Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, graduating with a GPA of 4 out of 5.

Prior to joining J. Awan & Partners, he held significant roles at Apex Group Investment Management, where he developed the compliance function from scratch, and at Alinma Pay, where he similarly established robust compliance frameworks. Abdulrhman has also contributed to the compliance efforts of four major banks in Saudi Arabia: Samba Financial Group, Alinma Bank, Arab National Bank, and Saudi Fransi Bank, where he worked in various functions including retail banking, consumer banking, and branch support.

He holds multiple certifications, including Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) from the Saudi Central Bank, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and the (CME2). As advanced compliance program. He is skilled in engaging with regulatory bodies, including the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA). His strategic leadership and commitment to compliance excellence have positioned him as a trusted expert in the field.