Faisal Abu Shaar

Faisal Abu Shaar

Head – UAE Business & Partner
  • Department: Risk Management & Corporate Governance
  • Presence: United Arab Emirates
  • Experience: 30+ Years
Biography

Faisal Abu Shaar has 30+ years of experience in financial services and risk management, holding leadership roles in major institutions like ADIB, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. He has successfully led enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and strategic planning initiatives.

His career includes driving operational efficiency and governance frameworks across the UAE, Middle East, and Asia. He is skilled in financial analysis, market risk, and optimizing risk appetite, with expertise in regulatory frameworks like ICAAP.

Key Achievements

✅ 30+ years of experience in risk management, corporate governance, and strategic leadership.
✅ Expert in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – developing frameworks for risk appetite & governance structures.
✅ Proven Executive Leadership – managing teams for operational efficiency, risk governance, and long-term business growth.
✅ Financial Analysis & Market Risk Specialist – focusing on managing corporate credit portfolios in the Middle East & Asia.
✅ Led Corporate Governance Initiatives – optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency.
✅ Managed Risk Strategies Internationally – across UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and Jordan, adapting to market dynamics.

Career Journey

📌 1993-2011 – Chief Operating Officer, HSBC

📌 2011-2013 – Senior Credit Officer, Jordan (Standard Chartered)

📌 2013-2016 – Senior Credit Officer, Singapore (Standard Chartered)

📌 2016-2018 – Chief Risk Officer, Thailand (Standard Chartered)

📌 2018-2021 – Chief Risk Officer, UAE & Middle East (Standard Chartered – Head Islamic Banking)

📌 2021-2023 – Group Chief Risk Officer, ADIB

📌 2025-Present – Head – UAE Business & Partner, FinCorp Global