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Shouq Alfawaz has been the general manager of governance, risk, compliance and business continuity at the Ministry of Economy and Planning since January 2023.
With over 12 years of experience in strategy, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business continuity, Alfawaz is a seasoned expert.
From March 2022 to December 2022, she was the chief compliance officer at Tap Payments, where she established a strong compliance foundation and a culture of innovation.
Before that, Alfawaz was head of compliance at fintech company HALA from March 2020 to February 2022, leading the compliance team and developing the company’s compliance infrastructure.
Alfawaz has also worked as a consultant for entities like the Real Estate General Authority and Simplified Financial Solutions Co., helping to establish governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
Earlier, she served as a senior compliance relationship officer at Banque Saudi Fransi from September 2018 to February 2020 and held various roles at Riyad Bank from January 2013 to September 2018, including compliance assistant manager and anti-money laundering manager.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from King Saud University and multiple professional certifications. She is also a graduate of the Qiyadat Global program with Georgetown University and Esade’s Executive Leadership Program.
Recently, she completed the Misk 2030 Leaders Program and was honored with a membership in the Saudi Leadership Society.