Shalini Choudhury

Shalini Choudhury is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in credit management and risk assessment. Currently serving as Executive Director and Head of Credit for Business Banking & Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic since March 2018, Shalini oversees a substantial credit portfolio exceeding AED 5.5 billion for Commercial Banking, which includes small and medium enterprises as well as mid-corporates. Previous roles include Vice President in Commercial Banking at Citi, where credit underwriting was focused across several prominent U.S. markets, and Assistant Vice President at Citi responsible for managing risk assessments for mid-market clients in the UAE. Additionally, Shalini held the position of Credit Manager at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, handling risk evaluations for a diverse range of corporate clients, and served as Assistant Vice President at Mashreq Bank in SME risk management. Shalini is a Chartered Accountant, having completed a degree from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.