DORIA BOUALLAG

Doria is a Senior Consultant at Effecta Compliance Middle East. She holds a master’s degree in European Business Law from Université de Lorraine and a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from ICN Business School, France.

Doria previously worked at KPMG Luxembourg as a consultant specialising in transfer pricing, she designed comprehensive policies, reviewed global compliance standards and conducted detailed risk assessments in this role. At ING Luxembourg she was a Legal and Compliance Manager and oversaw key aspects of the AML framework, including conducting KYC analysis, identifying and assessing money laundering risks, designing internal AML policies, implementing group AML requirements, and overseeing FATCA/CRS compliance.

After relocating to the United Arab Emirates, Doria undertook a secondment at Mubadala in Abu Dhabi to enhance operational processes and manage corporate risks effectively. Subsequently, she assumed several roles in the DIFC/ADGM as a Senior Legal Counsel and authorised Compliance Officer and MLRO for DFSA/FSRA regulated entities.

With a strong legal and compliance background, Doria specialises in regulatory compliance with a focus on fund and asset management. Doria has designed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures, reviewed fund documentation and legal agreements and provides expert advice to boards and governing bodies. Doria’s expertise extends to fund structures within the UAE, where she navigated various setups, including investment companies, investment partnerships, and fund platforms. Her experience encompasses a diverse range of fund types, such as exempt funds, Qualified Investor Funds (QIF), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and Shariah-compliant funds.