Risk & Data Operations - Scotiabank, London - London
(2023-12 - 2026-04)
- Provided direct operational support to trading and Treasury desks, overseeing daily trade capture, validation and reconciliations across multiple asset classes.
- Monitored high‑volume trade flows, identifying breaks and driving root‑cause resolution across FO/MO/BO systems.
- Built Python and VBA automation reducing manual processing time by 60%, improving scalability and control.
- Managed lifecycle events, settlements oversight and exception queues, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Acted as the technical point of contact for the trading floor, delivering rapid data‑driven solutions.
- Developed Power BI dashboards to enhance visibility of trade flows, operational KPIs and risk metrics.
- Strengthened operational controls and data governance, improving data quality and reducing operational risk.
- Supported regulatory processes including CASS, ensuring compliant and timely submissions.
Data Management & Analytics - Freelance Consultant
(2023-04 - 2023-12)
- Delivered automation and data‑quality solutions for trading and risk teams.
- Built SQL/VBA workflows for market data, pricing datasets and reconciliation processes.
- Designed control dashboards improving oversight of trade and market‑data pipelines.
Middle Office Analyst – Trade Control, Risk Reporting & Data Quality - Credit Agricole CIB, London - London
(2022-03 - 2023-02)
- Performed daily trade capture checks, FO validation and discrepancy resolution across derivatives and fixed income.
- Managed position reconciliations, lifecycle events and break resolution across FO, Risk and BO systems.
- Oversaw failed/alleged trades, coordinating with brokers and counterparties to ensure timely settlement.
- Built VBA/SQL automation tools for reconciliations, data‑quality checks and failed‑trade monitoring.
- Produced and validated daily VaR, credit risk and exposure reports.
Data Modelling & Controls - Freelance Consultant
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Developed automation and control tools supporting risk reporting and data governance.
- Built extraction workflows and automated reconciliation processes for large datasets.
Operational Risk – Contract - Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation)
(2019-01 - 2019-09)
- Enhanced risk reporting across VaR, market risk and liquidity risk.
- Built SQL/VBA‑based reconciliations and automated reporting solutions.
- Supported regulatory processes and operational risk frameworks.
- Investigated discrepancies and coordinated resolution across risk and operations teams.
Business Analyst – Risk Reporting- Contract - Baring Asset Management
(2018-01 - 2018-04)
- Delivered investment risk and performance reporting across UCITS funds.
- Produced stress tests, scenario analysis, VaR and liquidity risk outputs.
- Automated reporting processes using SQL, FactSet and BarraOne.
Risk Management Analyst - Vanguard Investment Management
(2015-10 - 2017-01)
- Supported EMIR/MiFID II processes, trade confirmations and reconciliations.
- Managed daily settlements and trade support across asset classes.
- Worked with Bloomberg, Aladdin, Charles River and ETF systems.
- Acted as Scrum Master using Agile/Kanban methodologies.
Developer / Risk Reporting Analyst - AXA & L&G Investment Management
(2012-10 - 2015-03)
- Developed in‑house risk systems, VaR matrices and automated statistical processes.
- Delivered MI reporting and operational risk solutions for front‑office teams.
- Supported production systems and incident resolution.
