Finance Monthly Women in Finance Awards 2023 Bahrain 49 www.finance-monthly.com About Mariam Jowhary Mariam Jowhary joined the Group in late 2019 as Head of Compliance and AML, responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust and effective compliance and corporate governance framework across the Group that complies with regulatory requirements and industry legislation. She works closely with the CEO and other members of the Group’s executive management and reports independently to the Board Audit & Risk Committee. Mariam is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the CBB, the Bahrain Bourse, the Dubai Financial Market, the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority, the Boursa Kuwait and the Kuwaiti Capital Markets Authority. Leveraging 16 years of professional experience, she has significant expertise in the field of compliance and has previously worked with Central Bank of Bahrain for more than 14 years. She holds a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance (with honors degree) from the University of Bahrain, Advanced Islamic Banking Diploma from BIBF, as well as APRM & CIPA Certifications. About GFH Financial Group GFH Financial Group BSC (GFH) is a leading and dynamic financial group in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record. Headquartered in Bahrain’s Financial Harbour, we’re listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), where we are one of the most liquid and actively traded stocks. We are driven by a strategy of dynamic diversification, which has seen us transform from an investment bank into a leading regional financial group. Head of Compliance & AML GFH Financial Group Investment Management Leader of the Year Jowhary Mariam www.gfh.com
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