Sadiq Ansari

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Al Ansari Financial Services
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Sadiq Ali Ansari is the Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, bringing over 16 years of experience in leading risk and compliance functions across financial institutions, including both banking and non-banking sectors. His core expertise spans regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management, with a focus on prudential regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, and counter-proliferation financing. Sadiq has led numerous large-scale forensic investigations and has been instrumental in shaping supervisory strategies for financial crime. Prior to his current role, he played a foundational role in establishing the Financial Crime Supervision Department at the Central Bank of the UAE. He also served as Senior Director for the Middle East & North Africa region at FTI Consulting, within its Forensic and Litigation practice. At AAFS, Sadiq oversees the Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Crime Compliance functions, ensuring the implementation of robust, risk-based frameworks aligned with evolving regulatory expectations. He holds several distinguished certifications, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), and Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM). He earned his undergraduate degree in Pakistan.