With a distinguished career in financial governance and compliance oversight, Mr. Alanazi has led numerous initiatives to strengthen institutional controls, enhance reporting efficiency, and implement advanced compliance systems in alignment with Saudi regulatory authorities and global AML/CFT standards. His leadership focuses on developing policies and practices that mitigate risk, promote ethical conduct, and ensure full adherence to both Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulations.
Head of Compliance & MLRO
Abdulrahman Alanazi
Abdulrahman Alanazi is a seasoned compliance and financial-crime prevention leader with deep expertise in regulatory governance, risk management, and anti-money-laundering frameworks. His appointment as Director of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering at Barclays Saudi Arabia reinforces the bank’s commitment to upholding the highest international standards of transparency, integrity, and regulatory compliance within the Kingdom’s dynamic financial sector.
Career Journey
Over the course of his career, Abdulrahman Alanazi has held several key compliance and governance positions across major financial institutions, including: • Director of Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering, Barclays Saudi Arabia (Current). • Secretary of the Board, Investcorp Saudi Arabia. • Chief Compliance & AML Reporting Officer, EFG Hermes Saudi Arabia. In each of these roles, he played a vital part in establishing compliance culture frameworks, leading internal audits, and implementing preventive measures against money laundering and terrorist financing in line with best international practices.
Professional Memberships
In addition to his leadership roles, Mr. Alanazi is a Member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), United States, a globally recognized body for AML professionals.
Academic Background & Professional Certifications
Mr. Abdulrahman Alanazi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences from King Abdulaziz University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Economic Crimes from Naif Arab University for Security Sciences. He has also obtained multiple professional certifications, including: • CME-1, CME-2, CME-3 – Capital Market Authority, Saudi Arabia. • Advanced CMA Certificate in Compliance. • Advanced CMA Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering. • CAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
Leadership Impact
Known for his strategic compliance governance and analytical acumen, Abdulrahman Alanazi continues to play an integral role in reinforcing financial integrity within Saudi Arabia’s banking sector. Through his leadership at Barclays Saudi Arabia, he advances the Kingdom’s efforts toward stronger regulatory frameworks, financial transparency, and global alignment, contributing directly to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a trusted, competitive financial ecosystem.
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