Zaheer Sabuwala

Results-oriented Property Manager with over 20 years of experience in managing premium residential project in Mumbai. Proven track record in maintaining 95%+ occupancy rates, streamlining facility operations, and ensuring 100% compliance with RERA and local municipal regulations. Expert in vendor management and cost-reduction strategies.

Business Lead - Risk & Compliance - Tata Consultancy Services - Mumbai

(2015-02)

• Headcount, Event & Incident Management, Access Management, Software Compliance.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is prepared on monthly basis.
• Monitoring organisation Compliance with regulations and internal policies to ensure they are up to date with the relevant laws.
• Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of noncompliance on the organisation & Fraud Investigation and Management.
• Assess risks by impact, likelihood and controls, determine and prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Manage and Execute Audits engagement activities and also providing Independent Audit opinions to the management. AAF audits.
• Create treatment plans, assign responsibility, notify and remind those responsible by delegating tasks and setting up deadlines. Monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Analyzing the risk involved in breach of controls before it gets reported to the Pensions Regulator to avoid penalties imposed by the regulator affecting the business.
• Create visibility of resource capacity, competency, and availability for all stakeholders.

Property Manager - Ganga Bhavan CHSL - Mumbai

(2006-07 - 2015-02)

• Overseen a portfolio of Premium Sea Touch residential tower having 2 Wings in Versova Andheri West.
• Reduced annual operating costs by 15% by renegotiating contracts with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and security vendors.
• Manage end-to-end tenant lifecycle, from onboarding and documentation to move-out inspections and deposit settlements.
• Coordinate with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for periodic building audits and structural safety certifications.
• Achieved a 10% increase in rental yield for owners through strategic property upgrades and market analysis.
• Supervised a site team of 30+ staff including housekeeping, security, and technical teams.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Mumbai

Certified CF1 & FA2 - UK Financial Service & Regulations, Financial Administration - Charted Insurance Institute of United Kingdom (2024)