Sumit Takkar

Sumit Takkar is a finance professional with extensive experience in risk management and treasury functions. Currently serving as the Head of ALM - Treasury & Capital Markets at United Arab Bank since June 2023, Sumit manages the Bank’s balance sheet, funding, liquidity, and capital management strategies. Previously, in roles at Ahli United Bank from April 2011 to January 2023, Sumit led the Market & Liquidity Risk function for the Group and contributed significantly as a Senior Manager in both Investments and Market Risk. Earlier experience includes positions at Ernst & Young, focusing on risk quantification frameworks and market risk models, and as a Derivatives Trader at Futures First Info. Services Pvt. Ltd. Sumit holds a PGDM in Finance and Economics from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and an M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, augmented by a Professional Risk Manager certification from PRMIA.