Biography:
Muhammad Ali Larik is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with over 17 years of multifaceted experience spanning regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), governance, and operations across the UAE and Pakistan. He has held leadership roles in prominent institutions such as A&A Associate LLC, AJMS Global Consulting, Creative Zone Group, and Al Brooge Securities. As Group Compliance Officer and MLRO, he has developed enterprise-wide compliance frameworks, led regulatory engagements, and implemented cutting-edge AI-based monitoring systems.
Mr. Larik is a DFSA, FSRA, and SCA-recognized compliance expert and an Approved MLRO with the UAE Central Bank. His core competencies include KYC/EDD, regulatory reporting (ESR, UBO, FATCA, CRS), transaction monitoring, internal audits, sanctions screening, and corporate governance. He has extensive experience collaborating with Free Zones, UAE Mainland authorities, and global financial regulators.
He holds an MBA in Banking & Finance and multiple prestigious international certifications, including GRCP, GRCA (GRC-USA), CAMI, CAMS, ICA (UK), CISI (UK), and Certified VAT Compliance from ATT (UK). He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) and the Institute of Financial Accountants (UK). His FinTech specialization from the University of Pennsylvania reflects his forward-thinking approach to digital compliance and regulatory tech integration.
With a strong foundation in operations from his early years at BankIslami and a proven record in senior leadership roles, Mr. Larik combines analytical rigor, regulatory foresight, and technological fluency. He is well-versed in leading compliance trainings, enhancing audit readiness, and fostering a culture of integrity and risk-awareness across organizations.