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About me

I am an experienced manager with 25 years of work experience in Information and Communication Technology and Insurance and Finance. I have held a high-level management position for the past 25 years and have a strong background in System Developers and Analysts, Database Specialists, Insurance and Finance Managers.

Superpowers
Data Analysis Leadership Change Management Communication
Skills
Change ManagementCommunicationData AnalysisLeadershipRegulatory Compliance
Experience
Jan, 2023
Current
head of analytics
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Fintech Start Up
I have been a Head of Analytics at a Fintech Start Up, providing instantaneous cross-border settlement. During this time, I have implemented a robust data strategy and integrated cutting-edge technologies. I have ensured compliance with PFMI principles and monitored regulatory licensing readiness. I have also introduced 65 Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and 30 Sensors which led to a reduction in Residual Risk and aligned the organisation's risk appetite. Additionally, I have enhanced risk detection, prediction, and monitoring capabilities to foster a culture of informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Implemented data strategy
  • Ensured compliance with PFMI
  • Introduced KRIs and Sensors
  • Enhanced risk capabilities
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Achieved readiness for first pilot
  • Reduced Residual Risk
  • Aligned risk appetite
  • Fostered culture of informed decision-making
Jan, 1999
Current
founder
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Data-driven Solutions
As a Founder of a data company, I implemented data-driven solutions for clients to deliver exceptional savings through the incorporation of self-serve capabilities powered by advanced ML models. My achievements include optimising business processes, developing successful strategies, improving customer experience, and achieving cost savings.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Implement data-driven solutions
  • Deliver cost savings
  • Enable self-serve capabilities
  • Integrate ML models
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Optimised business processes
  • Developed successful strategies
  • Improved customer experience
  • Achieved cost savings
Feb, 2021
Dec, 2022
mi lead senior risk officer
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial services
I am responsible for delivering multiple risk analytics projects to ensure the proper deployment, mitigation and monitoring of risk across EMEA. I successfully resolved a Section 166 regulatory finding pertaining to Risk Metrics and Reporting through the agile implementation of an effective solution for managing control effectiveness and associated risks. Additionally, I introduced a Power BI data-driven solution supporting EMEA Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities, encompassing risk modelling, control assessments, and residual risk reduction, resulting in a 50% efficiency gain.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Delivering risk analytics projects
  • Resolving regulatory findings
  • Implementing effective solutions
  • Introducing data-driven solutions
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Resolved a Section 166 regulatory finding
  • Implemented an effective solution
  • Introduced a Power BI data-driven solution
  • Achieved 50% efficiency gains
Jul, 2014
Feb, 2021
project manager financial crime
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial Services
As a Project Manager Financial Crime. I have achieved 80% efficiencies and annual savings of 20 million by leading the top-performing project in Compliance and Risk. I have led a successful migration of the Bank's Financial Crime applications/Models from SAS to Python, Spark/On-Prem Hadoop & Google Cloud, effectively managing a collaborative team of IT and Data Scientists. I have implemented a custom Framework for model publication and consumption to transform Data Scientists' development processes, driving unified and enhanced practices. I have also introduced an innovative SAS/Hadoop solution to address the bank's Deferred Prosecution shortcomings related to data analytics, enabling the identification of new risk classes, equipping the bank with investigative capabilities, and facilitating scenario modelling.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Achieved efficiencies and savings
  • Led migration of applications/Models
  • Implemented custom Framework
  • Introduced SAS/Hadoop solution
Key achievements Key achievements
  • 80% efficiencies and savings
  • Successful migration
  • Transformed Data Scientists' processes
  • Strengthened financial crime mitigation
Aug, 2012
Jul, 2014
project manager visualisation sme
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Data Analytics
My responsibilities included designing databases, developing ETLs, creating standard reports, and building self-serve dashboards. My achievements were reducing Basel III reporting, empowering stakeholders, providing accessible information, and enabling informed decisions.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Design database
  • ETL development
  • Standard reports
  • Self-serve dashboards
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Reduced Basel III reporting
  • Empowered stakeholders
  • Accessible information
  • Informed decisions
Dec, 2009
Jul, 2012
project manager visualisation sme
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial Services
I have delivered a QlikView platform to support 550 Finance users, promoting self-serve capabilities, reducing IT dependency, and increasing delivery agility. I have significantly improved Balance sheet utilisation post-credit crunch by implementing an innovative QlikView flash balance sheet application. I have also reduced manual workload and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Delivered QlikView platform
  • Promoted self-serve capabilities
  • Reduced IT dependency
  • Increased delivery agility
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Improved Balance sheet utilisation
  • Implemented QlikView flash application
  • Reduced manual workload
  • Enhanced reporting capabilities
Jan, 2006
Dec, 2008
delivery director investment banking
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Systems Integration
I have been a Delivery Director Investment Banking for the past three years. During this time, I have established and led the growth of the corporate investment banking division within the Systems Integration organisation (formerly KPMG Consulting). My achievements include successfully integrating the division, developing innovative strategies, improving operational efficiency, and growing the customer base. I have been responsible for managing the KPMG Consulting team, coordinating their efforts and ensuring the division's success.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Establishing corporate investment banking division
  • Leading division growth
  • Managing KPMG Consulting
  • Coordinating team efforts
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Achieved successful integration
  • Developed innovative strategies
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Grew customer base
Jan, 2000
Dec, 2006
programme manager
TechnologyTechnology
Programme Management
As a Programme Manager I am responsible for managing projects as requested, analysing project needs, developing project plans and monitoring project progress. My achievements include delivering projects on time, exceeding customer expectations, managing successful projects and improving project efficiency.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Manage projects as requested
  • Analyse project needs
  • Develop project plans
  • Monitor project progress
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Delivered projects on time
  • Exceeded customer expectations
  • Managed successful projects
  • Improved project efficiency