Sarkis Mazraani is an experienced professional in Banking, Governance, Compliance, Technology, and Regulatory Affairs, with a strong background in research and lecturing. He spent 20 consecutive years at Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on Operational Risk Management, Fintech, Regtech, and Cybersecurity. His expertise includes Anti-Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), ISO implementation, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Financial Technology. He has played a key role in strengthening compliance frameworks for both international and local banks. Sarkis is certified by ACAMS, Grant Thornton, and the University of London. He is a frequent speaker and facilitator at international conferences, and also delivers training and coaching in soft skills and management. Currently, he provides advisory, consultancy, training, lecturing, and coaching services in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) across the Middle East, GCC, North Africa, Australia, and the USA — in both English and Arabic.