Podcast

Podcast

Podcast Description

3LoD Unlocked is your guide to key topics, the latest thinking, significant developments and career advice on everything across the Three Lines, including Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Crime and Internal Audit. In each episode, we tackle pertinent issues or feature industry leaders in insightful interviews.
Our industry is fragmented. Let’s connect, bridge the gap and remove the silos in our world.
Join our dynamic community as we unravel the “Three Lines of Defence”. Don’t miss a beat—follow the only podcast dedicated to practitioners across the entire 3LoD spectrum!

The Evolution of Financial Crime Compliance with Shawki Khawash

In this episode of 3LoD Unlocked, host Ghassan Zeidan is joined by Shawki Ahwash, a leading expert in financial crime compliance with over 20 years of experience. Shawki brings deep insights into cross-border payments, correspondent banking, KYC, trade finance, sanctions, and AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism). Having served as an MLRO […]

Recruitment Trends and Career Advice with Oscar Oriana Haider

In this episode of 3LoD Unlocked, host Ghassan Zeidan is joined by Oscar Oriana Haider, co-founder of Cordell Partners, a boutique headhunting firm in the Middle East. Oscar brings years of recruitment experience, having worked with FTSE 100 companies in London and leading financial services firms in the region. The conversation dives into recruitment challenges […]

Finding Purpose in GRC with Tomell deSilva Ceasar

In this episode of 3LoD Unlocked, Ghassan Zeidan welcomes Tomell deSilva Ceasar, a seasoned GRC professional with nearly two decades of experience across public and private sectors. Tomell has held leadership roles at companies such as Total, Emirates National Oil Company, and Careem. He is the co-founder of the Middle East and Africa Compliance Association […]

Introduction to the Three Lines of Defence

Welcome to the inaugural episode of 3LoD Unlocked! In this solo episode, host Ghassan Zeidan lays the groundwork for what promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking podcast series. With over 20 years of experience in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) space, Ghassan introduces the Three Lines of Defense (3LoD) model, its evolution, and […]