Dua Al Ramadhani
Muscat
Summary
Accomplished compliance professional with expertise in corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in policy and procedure review, anti-money laundering, and anti-financial crime initiatives. Skilled in conducting background checks, compliance monitoring, and fraud investigations to ensure adherence to legal standards. Committed to enhancing compliance awareness within organisations while pursuing opportunities to further develop strategic compliance solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate – Governance and Compliance
Oman Investment Authority
Muscat
2024.03 - 2026.04
- Contribute to strengthening a culture of governance and compliance by promoting awareness, accountability, and best practice across the OIA.
- Review OIA and OIA Entities’ policies, procedures and guidelines to evaluate alignment with regulatory requirements and internal governance expectations, and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Conduct risk management activities and continuous enhancement of the governance and compliance frameworks by identifying risks, reviewing control effectiveness, and ensuring policies and procedures are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
- Manage the development, communication and implementation of the Governance and Compliance department’s policies and procedures to ensure that all relevant procedural and legislative requirements are clearly communicated and duly fulfilled.
- Develop a Safety and Security Policy and Procedures in collaboration with the Security Office to guarantee employee safety and legislative compliance.
- Support in developing the governance framework and the delegation of authority for the newly established companies in which OIA has a 50% investment.
- Provide advisory support on governance and compliance related matters across relevant business activities in OIA.
- Coordinate with the OIA concerned committees about governance and compliance issues to ensure the streamlining of governance operations.
- Perform due diligence and background check reports to assist OIA business teams in evaluating potential investments from compliance perspective. Identify and report red flags and compliance related risks to the business team and investment committee to inform decision making.
- Support the OIA Entities in performing a comprehensive compliance background checks on organisations or individuals upon request, assessing their credibility, regulatory compliance, reputational, and financial risk exposure, and flagging any red flags or adverse findings.
- Deliver compliance awareness initiatives, including training and e-learning programs covering key topics such as Anti-Money Laundering, Conflict of Interest, Whistleblowing, and Code of Business Conduct.
- Interact with OIA counterparties to facilitate smooth and timely completion of all KYC requests. It reflects the ability to coordinate, follow up, and ensure that all necessary information is collected and verified to meet compliance standards and support ongoing business relationships.
- Monitor and proactively report compliance status and breach to the management and relevant committees, including the Audit and Risk Committee.
- Conduct compliance testing across OIA departments to assess adherence to internal policies, governance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinate with Internal Audit, Human Resources, Legal, and other departments to ensure compliance issues are escalated, investigated, and resolved through the appropriate channels.
- Conduct Compliance Maturity Assessment as part of the GRC Assessment of EDI companies, focusing on identifying key strengths, gaps, and areas for enhancement in their compliance frameworks. This involved preparing the compliance questionnaire, reviewing the responses, and meeting with their compliance teams to discuss findings and suggest improvements.
- Review agreements following legal review and provide compliance feedback to ensure governance and compliance requirements are appropriately addressed.
Senior analyst Compliance
Oman Investment Authority
Muscat
2021.01 - 2024.03
- Developed the annual compliance plan for OIA and share it with the head of GRC for approval.
- Supported the day-to-day management of assigned compliance functions within OIA and provided advice on compliance matters across relevant business activities.
- Advised on the compliance related matters across relevant business activities in OIA including internal policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and internal controls.
- Worked closely with Legal, management, key departments, and committees to ensure appropriate privacy and confidentiality consents were maintained.
- Reviewed agreements from a compliance perspective and ensured relevant observations were incorporated before finalization.
- Supported the effective implementation of OIA’s compliance process, including risk identification, policy and procedure review, and timely execution of compliance requirements by staff.
- Prepared quarterly compliance progress and breach reports for the Audit and Risk Committee to support oversight and informed decision-making.
- Performed compliance testing across OIA departments to assess adherence to applicable rules, internal compliance standards, and governance expectations.
- Reported findings and observations to the Compliance Manager, OIA Board, and Audit Committee, and supported follow-up actions where required.
- Conducted reviews of internal policies and procedures to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
- Coordinated with Internal Audit, Human Resources, and other departments to manage compliance issues, support investigations, and facilitate appropriate resolution.
Compliance Officer
Oman Investment Authority
Muscat
2017.01 - 2021.01
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, specifically Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer (KYC), FATCA, and the Santiago Principles.
- Assisted the Compliance Manager in promoting the importance of establishing and maintaining an effective culture of compliance within OIA.
- Processed Anti-Money Laundering questionnaires to and from investees in accordance with OIA’s AML policy and escalated potential money laundering or terrorist financing concerns.
- Reviewed investment proposals related to direct investment funds, private equity, and real estate, and provided feedback from a compliance perspective.
- Monitored OIA private equity investments for regulatory enforcement actions, legal cases, fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing risks, and reported red flags where identified.
- Monitored investment activities against approved investment guidelines to ensure compliance with internal requirements.
- Liaised with external compliance consultants when specialized compliance support or services were required.
- Analyzed and supported the resolution of significant compliance issues as they arose.
Education
Bachelor of finance - Finance and Economy
Sultan Qaboos University
MuscatSkills
- Corporate Governance Framework
- Policy and Procedure Review
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Regulatory Compliance
- Background Check
- Compliance Monitoring
- Anti-Financial crime
- Fraud and investigation
- Compliance awareness
Certification
- Anti-fraud and corruption (2021-11)
- International AML Officer Certificate (2019-07)
- Microsoft Excel - Advanced Level (2018-06)
- Fraud investigation Certificate (2018-04)
- Certified Professional Compliance Officer (2017-08)
- ISO 31000 (2017-02)
Timeline
Associate – Governance and Compliance
Oman Investment Authority
2024.03 - 2026.04
Senior analyst Compliance
Oman Investment Authority
2021.01 - 2024.03
Compliance Officer
Oman Investment Authority
2017.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of finance - Finance and Economy
Sultan Qaboos University