Associate Director - Compliance

Ezzeden is a seasoned compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) professional with over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of Compliance at j. awan capital, Ezzeden provides strategic compliance leadership to clients by overseeing regulatory licensing, implementing industry-leading compliance frameworks, and acting as a trusted liaison with regulatory authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He has extensive expertise in wealth management, asset management, investment banking, and brokerage, with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Ezzeden has successfully conducted comprehensive compliance risk assessments, delivered targeted AML training programs, and advised senior management and boards on regulatory adherence and best practices.

Prior to joining j. awan & capital, he held senior compliance roles in leading institutions, including Credit Suisse Qatar LLC, Aventicum Capital Management Qatar LLC, and International Financial Securities Co., where he developed and implemented AML and compliance programs tailored to both local and international regulatory landscapes.

Ezzeden holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Al-Ahliyya Amman University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He is proficient in both English and Arabic, and is actively pursuing the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification.