Esma Sahin

Esma Sahin is a seasoned compliance and legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) practices across various financial institutions. Currently serving as a Compliance & AML Reporting Officer at Intesa Sanpaolo, responsibilities include ensuring adherence to DFSA and UAE regulations, conducting transaction monitoring, and preparing regulatory reports. Prior roles include Governance Risk and Compliance Advisor at Equiom Group, where responsibilities involved acting as a designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer and leading compliance training initiatives. Esma has also held positions as Compliance Manager and Legal Manager at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, managing compliance monitoring and providing legal support. Esma's career commenced at PwC as an Associate in the Central Risk Management Team, focusing on KYC procedures. Esma holds a Public International Law degree from The Hague Academy of International Law, along with a Bachelor's degree in Law from EPHEC.