Muhammad Iftikhar (CAMS,CGSS,CISI,CCFC, Blockchain and KYC)

Muhammad Iftikhar has extensive experience in compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) roles. Muhammad Iftikhar is currently working at Wahed as a Compliance Officer & MLRO. Prior to this, they worked at Saad Exchange as an MLRO & Compliance Manager, where they conducted AML/CFT risk assessments, drafted and reviewed compliance policies and procedures, and applied compliance controls. Before that, they served as a Compliance Officer at Al Fardan Group and Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C., where they were responsible for customer onboarding, KYC verification, and monitoring payment orders to ensure compliance with regulations. Muhammad also worked as a Branch Compliance Officer at Joyalukkas Exchange, where they prepared suspicious activity reports and conducted KYC screenings. Muhammad Iftikhar holds certifications in CAMS, CGSS, CISI, and CCFC.

Muhammad Iftikhar completed their education in Business Administration and Management from The Superior from 2008 to 2012. Apart from their academic qualifications, they obtained various certifications including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS in May 2019, RISK MANAGEMENT from the Institute of Business Management (IBM) in July 2019, and Certified Blockchain and KYC Professional from Blockchain Council in February 2021. Muhammad Iftikhar also completed certifications in Combating Financial Crime from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) in March 2022, and Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC) from Chainalysis Inc. in December 2022. Additionally, Muhammad Iftikhar acquired certifications in various other areas related to AML compliance, cyber security, political exposed persons (PEPs), and business ethics. A specific certification in Business Ethics was obtained from Superior University in April 2011.