Muhammad Adnan
@muhammadadnan2
I am an AML/CFT compliance leader with 13+ years' experience.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML/CFT and transaction monitoring professional with over 13 years of experience across major banks in Pakistan and the UAE, leading compliance operations and ensuring adherence to local and international regulations.
I have hands-on experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, investigating and reporting suspicious transactions (STR/UAR), conducting OFAC/UNSC/EU/NACTA screenings, and working with FCCM 8.0.8 for monitoring and analysis. I have supported audits and regulatory inspections while maintaining rigorous records and ensuring transactions align with KYC and customer financial profiles.
I lead with a detail-oriented, risk-focused approach and a commitment to operational integrity, mentoring teams to strengthen AML controls, improve reporting accuracy, and reduce compliance risk while supporting organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead
Mashreq Bank
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Led transaction monitoring and investigations, reviewing alerts and filing STRs/UARs while ensuring AML and regulatory compliance across credit card and account activity. Conducted entity and stakeholder screenings and compiled daily monitoring reports.
Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Askari Bank Limited
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Reviewed transaction alerts and evaluated customer behavior, maintained AML records and assisted with STR/CTR filings to ensure transactions aligned with KYC and financial profiles.
Compliance Executive - AML
HBL Microfinance Bank
Apr 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Investigated potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities, conducted OFAC/UNSC/EU/NACTA screenings, and prepared reports on suspicious transactions to maintain regulatory compliance.
Customer Services Officer
Bank Alfalah Limited
Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Supported operations by activating dormant accounts, maintaining up-to-date records, and assisting with audits and State Bank of Pakistan inspections.
Customer Services Officer
Habib Bank Limited
Nov 2010 - Sep 2015 (4 years 10 months)
Performed KYC/CDD/EDD procedures and supported internal audits and inspection processes to uphold compliance standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FTFederal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2007 - 2009
Completed Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology from 2007 to 2009.
UPUniversity of the Punjab
Bachelor of Commerce, Banking & Finance
2004 - 2006
Completed Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Finance) from the University of the Punjab from 2004 to 2006.
FEFederal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Intermediate (F.Sc), Science (F.Sc)
2002 - 2004
Completed Intermediate (F.Sc) under the Federal Board from 2002 to 2004.
FEFederal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Matriculation (Secondary School Certificate), Secondary Education
Completed Matriculation (Secondary School Certificate) under the Federal Board in 2002.
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Location
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