Talal Alzahrani Promoted to Manager Sanction Services at Riyad Bank

Talal Alzahrani, CCO, FCPS, GRCO has achieved a significant career milestone with his promotion to Manager Sanction Services at Riyad Bank.

A highly accomplished AML, Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance professional, Talal brings extensive expertise in AML/CTF compliance, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening compliance frameworks and ensuring adherence to international and local regulatory standards, including OFAC, FATF, Basel, and SAMA requirements.

Prior to joining Riyad Bank, Talal served at The Saudi Investment Bank, where he progressed from Sanctions Officer – AML/CTF to Sanctions Specialist – AML/CTF, playing a key role in sanctions screening, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and financial crime risk management. Earlier, he gained valuable governance and compliance experience through an internship with the Saudi Railway Company.

His promotion reflects his expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory governance, and sanctions compliance, as well as his dedication to building robust risk management frameworks within the banking sector.