Sarkis Mazraani is a seasoned Trainer and Consultant with over two decades of expertise in Banking, Finance, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). A recognized leader in Operational Risk Assessment and Control Framework Implementation, Sarkis has delivered impactful advisory, coaching, and capacity-building solutions across the Middle East, GCC, North Africa, Australia, and the USA—providing training in both English and Arabic.
Having spent 20 years at Standard Chartered Bank, Sarkis built a formidable career in Operational Risk Management, FinTech, RegTech, and Cybersecurity, with deep exposure to Anti-Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and regulatory compliance. His work includes ISO standards implementation, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency frameworks, and compliance management for both international and local financial institutions.
Sarkis is a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), accredited by ACAMS, Grant Thornton, and the University of London. He is also a Certified Operational Risk Executive (CORE) and holds two master’s degrees: an MBA in Finance from MEU and a Master’s in Banking Studies from USJ.
A university-level instructor and international conference speaker, Sarkis combines technical mastery with strong soft skills and management training capabilities. His specialties include Control Risk Self-Assessments (CRSA), Governance Implementation, Cyber and RegTech advisory, and GRC system integration.