Muhammad Sajid Iqbal

Vice President, Head of Market, Liquidity & Wealth Management Risks and Model Risk Management. at Habib Bank AG Zurich

Speaker

Muhammad Sajid Iqbal is a distinguished Banking Operations and Risk professional with over 18 years of experience in the UAE and Pakistan. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Market, Liquidity Risk & Model Risk Management at Habib Bank AG Zurich in UAE, Sajid's expertise encompasses a broad range of risk management areas, including Market & Liquidity Risk, Digital Banking Risk Management, Non-financial Risks, LIBOR transition, model risk management, recovery planning, ICAAP, stress testing framework, and risk appetite framework development.

Sajid's exceptional knowledge and insights have made him a sought-after speaker at prestigious global conferences. He has presented on topics such as Risk in AI Models at Risk Minds International in London (2023) and the Rise & Fall of Crypto at Risk Minds International in Barcelona (2022). Sajid has shared his expertise in digital transformation at the RBR Event in London and discussed acting rationally in volatile markets at Risk Awareness Week conference. In 2024, he participated as a panelist at the 4th Annual Middle East Wealthtech Forum & Awards, exploring the role of AI and analytics in wealth management. Sajid also moderated a session on AI and analytics in financial sector risk, security, and compliance at the Middle East Banking AI Summit & Awards. His broad range of conference engagements reflects his thought leadership and deep understanding of risk management in today's complex financial landscape.