Ahmed Zuhairy Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

United States

Investigated hundreds of clients within an international wealth management practice with a focus on enhanced due diligence screening and documentationAudited hundreds of fraud investigations for a large US banking client, focusing on data accuracy, internal policy alignment, and disposition logic prior to SAR filingsRectified prior cases identified as incorrectly dispositioned to ensure compliance with current FinCEN guidance and client risk procedures; working between Deloitte’s offshore team and US-based clients

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Investigated suspicious activity carried out through Walmart’s money services, including ad-hoc investigations related to local and federal law enforcement requests and larger strategic investigations with over 100+ subjects and $300,000+ in transaction volumeClearly articulated, justified, and documented risk mitigation activities and dispositions through SARs and other internal reporting measures, ensuring alignment with internal processes and guidelinesBuilt the FIU’s inaugural, comprehensive due diligence resource tool for investigatory best practices in collaboration with the FIU’s auditing team; led to department-wide procedure changesMaintained a nuanced understanding of current AML laws, trends, and money laundering typologies relevant to Walmart’s money service businessInvestigated and presented the findings of a significant case to Ethics and Compliance leadership at the request of the direct supervisor

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Published monthly investigations and authored bespoke reports for clients focusing on commercial ownership, anti-money laundering, global terror financing, and sanctions risk using open-source information; led to new client engagements with NGOs, government agencies, and financial institutions.Managed a sanctions risk platform built by Sayari analysts and based on OFACs sanctions list; met investigation turnaround times and evolving client needs leading to contract extensionsDrafted technical articles on strategies to accelerate and strengthen due diligence investigations including source-specific strategies, general OSINT techniques, and entity disambiguation; continues to be used as a repository for clients and potential clientsUncovered public databases from opaque jurisdictions, including one that exposed previously unidentified risk to certain US companies, and worked with Sayari’s engineering team to incorporate them into Sayari Graph, ultimately strengthening Sayari’s data offerings to potential and current clientsCo-led a webinar focusing on unexplained wealth and high-risk customers, walking the attendees through a live investigation using the Sayari Graph platform and other OSINT platforms and techniques

Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar

Compiled the company’s first comprehensive list of active and upcoming military contracts within Southwest Asia countries; elucidated new opportunities for leadership and led to new contractsExpanded and maintained relationships with project managers and Department of Defense contracting officers throughout Southwest Asia to prepare GSCS for upcoming contracting opportunities and meeting requirements for proposals

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched, translated, and transcribed Arabic primary and secondary source material for senior fellows including Will McCants, supporting the publication of books on political and security-related issues in the Middle East.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Recruited members for the world’s largest human rights NGO by meeting weekly quotas. Verbally reported the impact of AIUSA’s relief efforts, particularly in Syria, to potential donors. Scouted canvassing locations to expand Amnesty’s donor base in Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Built webpages in English and Arabic using the Weebly platform. Copy-edited webpage content, including Arabic-English translation, to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal style guidelines.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Taught bicycle maintenance skills to 100+ students and faculty in individual and group settings• Organized bicycle advocacy events on and off campus to expand community focused initiatives• Guided customers through the process of purchasing bicycles and equipment most suitable for their needs

Portland, Oregon Area

Instructed 20+ regular students aged 20-60 in their formal and colloquial reading, writing, and listening skillsLead structured study groups and conversation programs in predation for student exams onEdited Arabic essays and designed individualized study plans

Portland, Oregon Area

Organized dozens of talks, conferences, and workshops on education, literature, and politicsExpanded the MESC's online presence through social media outreachEdited and translated webpages using WordPress -- www.cbipath.comManaged the Center's library, in cooperation with colleague, focusing on Middle Eastern literature and Arabic resources

Master’S Degree, Arab Studies

Relevant Coursework: Political Economy of the Arab World, International Development, International Mediation and Negotiation, Iraqi.

Bachelor’S Degree, Arabic Language And Literature, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Portland State Cycling Teammagna cum laude