Athar Ahmed Khan

Athar Ahmed Khan has over a decade of experience in the financial sector, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Currently serving as Unit Head of Transaction Monitoring at Dubai Islamic Bank since January 2020, Athar previously held similar roles at the National Bank of Pakistan and Bank al Habib Ltd, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk assessment related to AML/CFT frameworks. Notably, Athar has coordinated with regulators on AML/CFT inspections and has implemented advanced AML and KYC solutions during tenure at Bank al Habib Ltd. Athar holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Iqra University and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Karachi University, complemented by professional banking education from The Institute of Bankers Pakistan.