Mr Salman Al Sooj brings with him 17 years of invaluable experience in the financial industry, primarily within the banking sector. Currently, he serves as the Director of AML/CFT Supervision at the QFCRA. Mr Al Sooj’s career with the QFCRA began in 2012, where he served as an Associate in Banking Supervision and steadily progressed to become an Associate Director and team leader.

Mr Al Sooj’s professional path commenced with a role in a multinational bank in Qatar, where he gained diverse experience across retail, treasury, and corporate banking services.

During his tenure in Banking Supervision at the QFCRA, Mr Al Sooj leveraged his industry expertise to refine supervisory processes focused on ensuring effective corporate governance, compliance and risk management practices across regulated institutions.

His keen interest in data analytics and visualization enabled him to enhance regulatory reporting, business intelligence tools and analytical capabilities, leading to actionable insights.

Mr Al Sooj earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Qatar University. While working at the QFCRA, he pursued a master’s degree from HEC Paris in Qatar, graduating with distinction in Strategic Business Unit Management with a Specialization in Financial Regulation. His thesis, titled “The Implications of FinTech Adoption on Regulation and Financial Services,” showcased his expertise in the field.

Mr Al Sooj has played a pivotal role within the organisation, mentoring and nurturing young local talent. His demonstrated skills and expertise have propelled him to a leadership position within the QFCRA’s core business of Supervision.