Appointed September 2008

Muhammed Khalid Iqtadar is the Head of Compliance at Ajman Bank.  Muhammed is a highly experienced and versatile senior executive with over 25 years of expertise in internal audit, risk management, and compliance within the banking sector.

Muhammed ´s core competencies are deeply rooted in establishing and re-engineering processes for audit divisions, developing and executing robust audit strategies, and leading operations in compliance and risk management. At Ajman Bank, he has played pivotal roles, leading the creation and implementation of comprehensive compliance works in line with CBUAE regulations, focusing on AML, KYC, and Sanctions.

His tenure as Vice President and Head of Operational, BCM & Fraud Risk Management at Ajman Bank involved developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies for operational risk, fraud, and business continuity management. He has a track record of managing and maintaining effective work in line with regulatory guidelines and best practices.

Previously, as Vice President and Head of Operational & Financial Audit at Ajman Bank, Mr. Iqtadar demonstrated his expertise in auditing, compliance, FCC, AML/Sanctions, credit/market risk management, investment & private banking, and corporate governance.

Prior to joining Ajman Bank Mr. Iqtadar held senior roles at Commercial Bank International, Habib Bank AG Zurich – United Arab Emirates.

Mr. Iqtadar holds an array of professional qualifications, including CAMS, CFE, ACMA, CGMA, ACPA, AFA, MIPA, PMP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CPDSE, GRCP, GRCA, CACM, CICA, and an MBA. His skillset is further enhanced by numerous certifications in areas like information security, risk control, internal auditing, data privacy, and governance.

His academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Northampton, UK, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Karachi, along with several other prestigious certifications and diplomas in strategic management, leadership, and banking.