Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman
About Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman
Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman serves as the Asset & Risk Management Lead at SWIFT in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he has worked since 2022. He holds multiple degrees in accounting and finance and has extensive experience in financial technology and digitalization.
Work at SWIFT
Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman has served as the Asset & Risk Management Lead at SWIFT since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology assets and managing associated risks within the organization. His position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His work aligns with his deep interest in digitalization, which is critical in the context of a global financial messaging service provider.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman holds a Master of Accounting from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Master in Comparative Financial Studies from Universiti Islam Malaysia, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting from the University of Adelaide between 2007 and 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in financial technology and asset management.
Background
Prior to his current role at SWIFT, Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman worked at Bank Simpanan Nasional in various capacities. He served as Eksekutif Kanan from 2017 to 2020 and later as Penolong Naib Presiden, Ketua Seksyen from 2020 to 2021. He also held a position as Project Manager at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for a brief period in 2014. His experience in these roles has contributed to his strong background in asset and risk management.
Professional Experience
Muhammad Faisal Kamarul Zaman has accumulated significant professional experience in asset management and financial technology. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia from 2010 to 2013, where he gained valuable insights into research and project management. His roles at Bank Simpanan Nasional further enhanced his skills in managing IT asset procurement and supplier management, which are essential for digitalization efforts.