Crowe UAE Academy

Crowe UAE Academy, licensed by KHDA and affiliated with globally recognized institutions such as The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the Global Compliance Institute (GCI), and the Global Growth Institute (GGI), is a premier Training Institute focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance. 

Introduction

Crowe UAE Academy, licensed by KHDA and affiliated with globally recognized institutions such as The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the Global Compliance Institute (GCI), and the Global Growth Institute (GGI), is a premier Training Institute focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations across industries through high-quality training programs that drive professional success.

At Crowe UAE Academy, we believe that learning should be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Our team of experienced trainers and experts, drawn from diverse backgrounds, brings extensive industry knowledge to the table. We employ a range of teaching methods, including hands-on practical sessions, case studies, and real-world scenarios, ensuring that participants acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their fields.

We collaborate with leading companies to deliver flexible, affordable, and job-relevant training solutions. We don’t just offer standalone training programs; we forge partnerships with organizations, tailoring training to meet their unique needs. Our diverse learning opportunities, ranging from hands-on projects to flagship courses and job-ready certifications such as the Emirati Empowerment Program and the Certified AML Professional (C-CAP), that align with industry requirements and enhance employability.

Our academy's overarching goal is not only to teach individuals how to perform tasks but also to equip them with the skills and abilities essential for organizations to achieve their strategic objectives. Through this holistic approach, we contribute to the continuous growth and success of both learners and the industries they serve.

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Professional Coaches

Mr. Pijush Das
Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim
Mr. Pijush Das
Mr. Pijush Das

Mr. Pijush Das

A senior banker with strong business development skills and a proven record of profit improvement: a capacity for strategic thinking and the ability to make things happen. Career-imprinting in the State Bank of India with significant experience in Treasury and Risk, gained in domestic and international markets, a strong advocate of employee empowerment and customer focus and creation of shareholder value a natural leader in a changing environment with strong values and high energy and creativity and effective communication skills. Inspirational and Visionary, an Innovative and Integrative thinker with the strong belief that winning businesses are the natural outcome of entrepreneurial and technological foresight.

Exciting speaker; can deliver interesting lectures with active participation from students.

Education

  • Master Of Arts in Economics from Mysore University
  • Bachelor of Science from Andhra University.
  • M.Phil. of Annamalai University with thesis yet to be submitted. (Theory Exam Passed)
  • Diploma In Management (Distance Education) of Indira Gandhi National Open University

Experience

  • Director of Training and Development at Crowe Academy (Current) from Dec 2020
  • Adjunct Faculty at S P Jain School of Global Management, Dubai (Since 2020)-Current
  • Senior Lecturer at Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies ( May 2011 to Jun 2020)
  • Corporate Treasurer & Head of Investor Relations at Sify Technologies, Chennai ( A Nasdaq listed Company (May 2006 to May 2011)
  • Head of Treasury aFina Bank, Nairobi (Kenya) (April 2003 to Sept 2005)
  • Head of Debt Funds at SBI Mutual Fund, Mumbai
  • Head of Treasury at State Bank of India, Singapore
  • Chief Dealer at State Bank of India’s Regional Dealing Room at New Delhi
  • Asst. Chief Dealer (FX) at State Bank of India’s Central Dealing Room at Foreign Department Kolkata

Professional Affiliations

  • Certified Financial Crime Specialist (From ACFCS) Current
  • Certified Sanctions Specialist (from GCI)-Current
  • Certificated Associate of the Indian institute of Bankers (CAIIB) -Current
  • Bourse program at Bankers Training College of the Reserve Bank of India
  • Training in Bonds at the Singapore Chapter of the New York Institute of finance
  • Product Marketing Program conducted by Xavier’s Labor relations Institute Jamshedpur
  • Certificate as Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)-October 2015 -Not current
  • CISI Certification on UAE Financial Regulation
  • Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist from ACAMS(May 2016) -Current
  • CISI- Global Securities Operation July 2024
  • CISI Risk in Financial Services-July 2024
Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim
Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim

Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim

He has worked for the American University of RAK as Manager- of the Continuous Professional Education Centre and for UAE Academy (Abu Dhabi) as the Corporate Training & National Qualifications Program Director, where he was responsible for developing and conducting surveys to determine training needs based on projected production processes and changes, assessing skill gaps for employees in various departments, and developing training courses to address those gaps. He also provides wealth and investment management training as a corporate trainer for local banks and brokerage firms.

He previously worked as a Training Specialist, Lecturer, and Trainer at the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies in Abu Dhabi and as a Visiting Trainer at Emirates College of Technology, Abu Dhabi University/Knowledge Group Union National Bank. Served as a visiting faculty in the Metropolitan Business School, the American University of RAK, and the Abu Dhabi School of Management.

Professional Summary

  • Training Manager /Trainer at Crowe UAE (April 2023 –present)
  • Ph.D. Supervisor at Metropolitan Business School, UAE (Jun 2022-June 2022)
  • Manager- CEPE at American/Adjunct Faculty/Corporate Trainer University of RAK, UAE (Sept 2021- August 2022)
  • Corporate Training & National Qualifications Program Director at UAE Academy Abu Dhabi, UAE (Jun 2019 – July 2021)   

Sectors: Banking & Financial Services, Training & Vocational Education, Government, Education

Education & Professional Affiliations

BBA 2007

Specialization: Marketing & Finance

          MBA 2011

          Ph.D. in Corporate Finance 2022

          ACSI – CISI 2016

          FMVA - 2020

 

Contact Us

Dawn Thomas
Dawn Thomas
Partner - Governance Risk & Compliance
Pijush Das
Pijush Das
Director, Crowe UAE Academy