Syed Ali Azhar Hasani

Syed Ali Azhar Hasani, FCA, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the financial sector. Syed Ali is currently the Head of Compliance Monitoring & Assurance at Dubai Islamic Bank since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at HBL - Habib Bank Limited from 2018 to 2022, holding positions such as Head of Risk Control & Compliance COO Functions, Head of International Operations, Acting Head of International Transformation, and Head of Internal Control Unit.

Before their time at HBL, Syed Ali Azhar Hasani served as the Head of Internal Audit at NBP Fund Management Limited from 2017 to 2018. Syed Ali also held the role of Head of Financial & Management Audits at United Bank Limited from 2012 to 2017 and Region Head at MCB Bank Limited from 2009 to 2012.

Syed Ali Azhar Hasani began their career at Ernst & Young (Pakistan), where they completed a four-year article ship and subsequently worked as a Supervising Senior from 2002 to 2009. Syed Ali was involved in various advisory and assurance assignments, mainly in the financial services sector.

Overall, Syed Ali Azhar Hasani's work experience showcases their expertise in risk management, compliance, internal control, audit, and financial services.

Syed Ali Azhar Hasani, FCA, completed their education in Accounting and Finance. Syed Ali obtained their BCOM degree from Karachi University in 2002. Syed Ali then pursued further education and became a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 2009. Syed Ali also obtained the additional certification of Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in the same year.