Kantilal Bhati

Kantilal Bhati specializes in operational risk, fraud risk, and business continuity management, currently serving as the Head of Operational Risk, Fraud Risk, and Business Continuity Management at United Arab Bank since February 2023. Prior experience includes a tenure as Head of Compliance at the National Bank of Oman, overseeing all compliance matters including financial crime and regulatory affairs. Bhati also held the position of Vice President Regulatory Compliance at First Abu Dhabi Bank, focusing on regulatory and strategic compliance, as well as the Head of Business Compliance & Risk at FGB, managing AML and operational risk. Previous roles encompass senior risk management consulting and internal audit at various financial institutions. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance and an Executive General Management Program from esteemed institutions, alongside a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Support Services.