Jawad Asif Khokhar

Jawad Asif Khokhar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and internal controls across prominent financial institutions. Currently serving as Director of Global Merchant and Network Services International Compliance at American Express since September 2024, Jawad previously held the position of Interim Internal Controls Transformation Lead at Protiviti UK, where a comprehensive internal controls strategy was developed for a FTSE 250 company. At Visa, Jawad excelled as Director and Head of Business Risk and Controls for Europe, leading risk management initiatives in Sales Operations. Earlier roles include Senior Audit Manager at Visa, Audit Manager at Standard Chartered Bank, and various positions at EY focusing on financial services advisory. Jawad holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science.