AMIR ANWAR HASSAN
Business Transformation Director
Member of ICC Banking Commission (via UAE Chapter)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished technology leader with over 30 years of experience orchestrating complex transformation initiatives in the financial sector. Proven ability to pilot architecture and integrate critical payment platforms, manage substantial international system rollouts, and lead cross-functional teams. Expertise in regulatory compliance, strategic planning and driving change across the UAE and Singapore, with a focus on enhancing performance and efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AVP – Trade / Treasury Technologies Oct 2004 – Present
Dubai Islamic Bank Dubai, UAE

▪ Orchestrated technology initiatives, ensuring alignment between IT strategy and overarching organizational objectives.

▪ Piloted architecture and integration for critical Payments platforms, including DDS, FTS and WPS.

▪ Acted as IT representative on CBUAE committees, championing compliance and readiness for regulatory innovation.

▪ Directed implementation and assessment of key platforms: Limit Management & Syndication (Intellect CLMS, 2025–
2026), Trade Finance Operations (China Systems e-Trade, 2025–2026) and Core Transformation (Temenos Transact,
2023–2024).

▪ Managed international system rollouts across subsidiaries: Panin Dubai Syariah Bank, Indonesia (ICSFS Banks, 2017–
2018); DIB Bank Kenya (Oracle FCUBS 12.3, 2016–2017); Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank (ICSFS core & surround, 2014–2015);
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan (Oracle FCUBS, 2007–2010); Emirates Sudan Bank (ICSFS Banks, 2005–2006).

▪ Led special CIO assignments, managing CBUAE initiatives on Consumer Protection Regulation (CPR) and Market Conduct
Risk.

▪ Represented IT in architecture governance and the adoption of regulatory innovations.
Deputy Manager – Trade Services Jan 1992 – Oct 2004
Standard Chartered Bank Karachi, Pakistan

▪ Managed system integration, Y2K remediation in Ghana and Euro currency conversion in the UAE for multi-region trade
operations.

▪ Deputed to the Dubai Regional Office to oversee implementation of the ‘Exim Bills Enterprise’ system (2003).

▪ Spearheaded centralisation of core banking systems across branches, earning the SCB Chairman’s Award for outstanding
achievement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

▪ Regulatory Compliance & Governance
▪ Domain Expertise: Trade, Treasury, Payments
▪ Quality Assurance & Vendor Management
▪ Innovation & Emerging Technologies
▪ Strategic Planning
▪ Risk & Change Management
▪ Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
▪ Business Correspondence

CERTIFICATIONS

▪ Generative AI for Business Transformation