Rahul Bhatia

Rahul Bhatia, CA CISA CRM, is an experienced regulatory compliance and risk management professional currently serving as Senior Head of Regulatory Compliance Assurance and Oversight at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank since November 2017. With extensive leadership skills, Rahul manages a team of 20, focusing on regulatory advisory, compliance assurance, and governance. This role includes managing compliance frameworks with local and international legislations, leading digital transformation initiatives, and overseeing major banking projects. Prior experience includes key roles at Barclays, where responsibilities encompassed risk oversight and control, along with strategic contributions to corporate governance and compliance assurance. Rahul's career also features positions in internal audit and consulting with Canara HSBC Life, Ernst & Young, and EXL Services, complemented by a strong academic background in accounting, risk management, and financial innovation from esteemed institutions.