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Our Trainers

Our trainers come from a broad range of backgrounds with many years of experience in various fields of finance. They use their expertise and insights to design and deliver engaging and effective courses that meet the needs and goals of the industry.

Khairul Alam

BEc, FICP, CPA, Graduate Diploma in Compliance

With over three decades of experience in banking and finance, Khairul specialize in compliance, accounting, and risk management. Beginning his career in auditing at KPMG and Foo Kon & Tan (CPA), Khairul honed keen financial scrutiny and regulatory compliance skills.

Transitioning to banking, he assumed roles that deepened his understanding of financial operations and regulatory frameworks. As Head of Private Banking Compliance at Union Bancaire Privee, SA, he led compliance efforts for Asia Wealth Management, ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering regulations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory advisory. Managing teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, he reports to senior leadership and maintained close relations with regulators.

During his tenure at Morgan Stanley, he oversaw compliance for International Wealth Management across the Asia Pacific, securing pivotal banking licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong. As Regional Head of Private Clients Compliance for Asia at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., he managed compliance functions across multiple locations, playing a crucial role during the bank's merger with Fortis Bank, overseeing anti-money laundering initiatives and obtaining banking licenses across Asia.

Throughout Khairul’s career, he held diverse roles in treasury control, regulatory risk management, and product control at esteemed institutions such as OCBC Bank, Coutts Bank von Ernst, HSBC Republic, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and Deutsche Bank. These roles furnished him with a holistic understanding of financial operations, risk assessment, and compliance protocols.

Khairul holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Monash University, complemented by professional certifications like Graduate Diploma in Compliance, Financial Industry Certified Professional (FICP), and membership in organizations such as ACAMS and Australian CPA.

As a trainer, he draws upon his extensive experience to deliver comprehensive and engaging sessions on compliance courses. His training programs blend theoretical knowledge with practical insights, empowering professionals with actionable skills.