Saud Alarifi
Saud Alarifi is the Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Merak Capital, a role he assumed in December 2024.
He oversees firm-wide compliance programs, enterprise risk management, and governance frameworks, with deep expertise in AML/CFT, regulatory engagement, and policy and controls design.
Prior to Merak Capital, Saud served as Head of Compliance & AML at Ejada Capital (2023–2024) and at GFH Capital Saudi Arabia.
Earlier in his career, he was a Compliance Officer at Sulaiman Al Rajhi Holding Company and held roles at Saudi Venture Capital, Middle East Financial Investment Company, BMG Financial Company, and Elm Company.
Education:
Master of Arts in Organizational Communication, Bowie State University (USA)
Bachelor of Business Administration, King Abdulaziz University
Certificates:
CME-1, CME-2, Certified Compliance Officer (CCO), and Certified Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Professional (GRCP)
