Afghanistan Banks Association

Mr. Khanullah Yousufzai

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Khanullah Yousufzai started his banking career in Internal Audit function from 2009 onwards moving to Risk Management in 2017, Compliance in 2019 and thereafter to Operations department in 2022.

He has over 14 years of experience in the banking industry (inclusive 4 and half years in Islamic Banking) amongst others. He has performed roles such as Internal Audit Manager, Risk Manager, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer in Bakhtar Bank (later converted to Islamic Bank of Afghanistan) and Azizi Bank before assuming the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Yousufzai is an MBA in Accounting and Finance and has acquired various professional qualifications such as CAMS, Certification in Internal Control and Auditing, Certification in Islamic Banking from Turkey and Pakistan etc.

His work in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Operations covers all aspects including but not limited to development of policies, procedures, SOPs, guidelines, Internal Control, Cash Management, other operational activities, development of AML/CFT compliance models on Risk Based Approach, Regulatory Compliance, Investigations, sanctions Screening, Transaction monitoring, correspondent bank account opening, and Training etc.