Waheed Rathore | Group Chief Compliance Officer
Dubai Islamic Bank

Waheed Rathore is the Group Chief Compliance Officer at Dubai Islamic Bank, with over 32 years of experience in Banking. In the last 26 years, Waheed has established himself as a thought leading Compliance practitioner combined with valuable experience as banking regulator. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for regulatory compliance financial crime, sanctions, conduct risk, corporate governance, digital assets and fintech. Waheed has built regulatory and financial crime compliance functions in multinational banks like Citibank, ABN AMRO as well as local DSIB’s in multiple geographies, positioning Compliance as a strategic business enabler. He has proven himself to turn around ailing Compliance functions by leading the board of director’s strategic Compliance transformation agenda at different Banks. Demonstrate though leadership, strategic vision, and transformational skills as a start-up and turnaround specialist. Prior to joining DIB, Waheed was the Global Chief Compliance Officer at HBL – Habib Bank Ltd, Pakistan. He has also held the position of the Executive Director Supervision - Banking and Insurance, Abu Dhabi Global Markets, UAE and previously worked with ADCB, UAE as Group Chief Compliance and Anti Money laundering officer. Waheed is currently in his 3rd term as Chairman of UAE Bank Federation – Compliance Committee. He has a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD and a MSc in Finance and Financial Law from University of London (SOAS). He also holds a Fintech Certification from Oxford University. As an Institute of Directors (London) Certified Board Director, he held various Board position.