Jibu George

Profile

Jibu George was appointed as Head of Compliance for Bank of Singapore's Dubai branch effective April 1, 2024. George serves on the DIFC management committee and reports to Kam Chin Wong, the global head of financial crime prevention, and Samuel Huen, who oversees global legal and regulatory compliance. He is a senior compliance and AML practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the UAE and has a deep understanding of regional markets and client segments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the subcontinent, and Africa markets.

George has spoken on "AML, Sanctions, and Embargo Compliance" at industry conferences, demonstrating thought leadership in financial crime prevention. His expertise encompasses anti-money laundering frameworks, regulatory compliance, and cross-border financial risk management—critical competencies for managing compliance operations across Bank of Singapore's growing Middle East footprint.

Career History

• Head of Compliance, Bank of Singapore (Dubai), April 2024–present
• Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, LGT Private Bank (Middle East), 2017–2024
• Merrill Lynch
• ABN Amro
• Dresdner Bank
• Barclays

What Jibu George could bring to Head of Compliance at Bank of Singapore: George's appointment to the DIFC branch reflects Bank of Singapore's strategic expansion in the Middle East, where regulatory intensity and financial crime risk profiles demand specialized expertise. His seven years driving compliance and risk infrastructure at LGT Private Bank's Middle East operations, combined with 25+ years navigating UAE and GCC regulatory environments, position him to strengthen governance frameworks as the bank scales operations across Gulf and subcontinental client segments. His public engagement on AML and sanctions compliance signals capability to elevate the bank's regulatory posture during a critical growth phase.