Halima Sow

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About Halima Sow

Accomplished and results oriented executive with 10+ years of compliance and risk management experience in large, highly regulated, global organizations. Experience managing global and diverse high performing teams. Excel in driving change while fostering team building, with a demonstrated ability to coach, empower and develop employees. Regulatory visionary and thought leader, providing governance to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. Proven track record of implementing effective financial crime (ABAC, AML, and Sanctions) controls and designing risk-based compliance strategies around business innovation and transformation. Highly adept in directing global teams to identify risks, define appropriate mitigation controls, and deploy best-in-class solutions to realize opportunities, minimize overall risk, and related vulnerabilities. Trusted advisor and influential communicator engaging global teams, regulators, and business executives. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Developed and implemented comprehensive global policies and risk management frameworks for ABAC, AML, and sanctions, enhancing compliance standards and safeguarding the integrity of operations. Financial crimes compliance programs recognized as “World’s Most Ethical Company” and “Best in Class.” Established robust financial crimes compliance programs and risk management frameworks for acquisitions in multiple countries, mitigating regulatory risks and ensuring adherence to local and international standards. Obtained positive outcomes with regulators worldwide, including US (DOJ, SEC, OFAC, NYSDFS, NYFRB), Qatar (QCB, QFCRA), UAE (CBUAE), UK (FCA), Argentina (SSN), Japan (FSA), by resolving compliance issues and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities. Successfully executed global ABAC, AML and sanctions compliance technology solutions across 45+ countries, resulting in mitigated risk, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.