Rizwan Zafar — CEO
Seasoned Internal Audit and Investigation professional with over 18 years of diversified experience across large commercial banks, covering internal audit, fraud investigations, operational reviews, compliance assessments, and international branch audits. Currently serving as Vice President in Internal Audit, I lead complex audits, conduct high-impact investigations, and provide strategic insights that strengthen governance, enhance controls, and reduce operational risks. My expertise spans risk-based audit planning, regulatory compliance, investigation leadership, financial crime compliance, and cross-functional coordination with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and HR. I have a proven track record of identifying root causes, recommending actionable improvements, and driving implementation across business units.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Internal Audit professional with expertise in banking and financial compliance.
Location: Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan
Experience: 18 yrs 8 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 18 years of experience in internal audit and investigations.
- Expertise in risk-based audit planning and regulatory compliance.
- Proven track record in identifying root causes and driving improvements.
Work Experience
National Bank of Pakistan
Vice President / Investigation Executive - Fraud Investigation Division (4 mos)
Vice President/ Wing Head Management Audit Division (1 yr 3 mos)
HBL - Habib Bank Limited
Senior Audit Manager-II (3 yrs)
MCB Bank Limited
Assistant Vice President (AVP) (4 yrs 11 mos)
Bank Alfalah Limited
Audit Manager (Range-IV) (2 yrs 7 mos)
Assistant Audit Manager (Team Leader) (2 yrs 10 mos)
Internal Audit Officer (3 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Masters in Business Administration at Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (KIET)
Partly-Qualified at Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan)
F.Sc (Federal Board) at Islamabad College For Boys (ICB)
Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) at University of the Punjab
Matriculation at White House Grammar School, Karachi
