A combined computational and experimental approach allowed us to develop the most selective catalysts for the direct hydrogenation of N‐methyl and N‐alkyl imines described to date. Iridium catalysts with a cyclometallated cyclic imide group provide selectivity of up to 99% enantiomeric excess. Computational studies show that the selectivity results from the combined effect of H‐bonding of the imide C=O with the substrate iminium ion and a stabilizing π‐π interaction with the cyclometallated ligand. The cyclometallated ligand thus exhibits a unique mode of action, serving as a template for the H‐bond directed approach of the substrate which results in enhanced selectivity. The catalyst (2) has been synthesized and isolated as a crystalline air‐stable solid. X‐ray analysis of 2 confirmed the structure of the catalyst and the correct position of the imide C=O groups to engage in an H‐bond with the substrate. 19F‐NMR real‐time monitoring showed the hydrogenation of N‐methyl imines catalyzed by 2 is very fast, with a TOF of approx. 3500 h‐1.