Elias Zaarour

Elias Zaarour, CAMS, has a strong background in compliance and risk management. Elias currently serves as the Vice President - Compliance at NBK Capital, where they lead the AML function and is responsible for implementing the compliance monitoring program across multiple jurisdictions. Prior to this role, they worked at Deloitte as a Quality and Risk Manager, overseeing risk management and maintaining quality standards for client engagements.

Earlier in their career, Zaarour held various roles at Bank Audi, including Compliance Manager, DPO, and Senior Project Manager. In these positions, they managed compliance risk, KYC, tax management, and data systems. Elias also led significant projects and established the bank's Turkish affiliate.

Zaarour's career began as an Auditor at BSL "Societe nouvelle de la Banque de Syrie et du Liban".

Elias Zaarour, CAMS, holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, which they obtained between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General, also from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, between 2002 and 2005. In addition to their educational background, Elias Zaarour has obtained several certifications, including the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) from ACAMS in 2018, Financial Regulations from ESA BUSINESS SCHOOL in 2013, and Securities and Investment from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) in 2008.