Farrukh Zareef is an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of risk and finance focused on the Islamic Financial Services Industry. He brings to the Bank 18 years of in-depth experience spanning the UK, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. He has held senior management positions in several Islamic Banking organizations in Bahrain and has a vast knowledge of Islamic Banking, IFSB and AAOIFI requirements. Prior to joining BOK International, Farrukh was Head of Risk at Ibdar bank. He has also served with Ernst & Young as a partner in Risk Advisory Services.
Farrukh is a Chartered Accountant, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). He is also a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).