Faisal Zakaria

Faisal Zakaria is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the banking sector, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Alizz Islamic Bank since August 2013. In this role, Faisal is responsible for managing investor relations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing financial insights to optimize commercial performance. Prior to Alizz Islamic Bank, Faisal held the position of Financial Controller at Emirates Islamic Bank and was a Senior Manager at Emirates NBD, where responsibilities included budgeting, financial reporting, and audit management. Faisal's career began at Deloitte, focusing on audits for financial institutions. Faisal is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, holds an ACA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, and has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Karachi University. Additionally, Faisal is a Certified Islamic Professional Accountant specializing in Islamic finance.