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Wael Qahoush, CAMS

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SVP, Regional Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance, Americas at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Wael Qahoush is a seasoned compliance executive with over 20 years of experience in the US and UAE banking sectors. As SVP at First Abu Dhabi Bank, he leads the Americas Compliance and Corporate Governance function, also acting as the BSA/AML Officer. He holds a Masters from California State University-Sacramento and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

He is a respected voice in the financial industry, often moderating and speaking at conferences on topics like financial crime, compliance, and risk management. His career includes leadership roles in internal audit and corporate banking, giving him a comprehensive view of the financial services landscape.

He previously held several positions with GE Capital and Wells Fargo Bank in Default Management and Risk Management.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
SVP, Regional Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance, Americas
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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AML & BSA Compliance
As the designated BSA/AML Officer for FAB Americas and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, this is his core area of expertise and a frequent topic of his speaking engagements.
Financial Crime Risk
He has moderated conference sessions focused on emerging financial crime challenges, demonstrating a deep interest in mitigating these complex risks for financial institutions.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
SVP, Regional Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance, Americas
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
1-2017 - 3-2025
SVP & Head of Compliance - FAB USA
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
10-2015 - 12-2016
Executive Director and Head of Compliance - Wholesale and International
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
9-2011 - 9-2015
Vice President - Wholesale Banking - Group Internal Audit
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
1-2008 - 9-2011
Senior Relationship Manager
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
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Wael Qahoush – Speaker Profile (HIMAYA) – SVP, Regional Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance, Americas, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Featured in HIMAYA
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Education
1993 - 1995
Masters
California State University-Sacramento
1988 - 1992
Bacherlor's
California Baptist University
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