Asmaa Bouarafa

Senior Global Transformation Program Manager - Regulatory and Technology Initiative @Citi

London, GB

Lead global cross-asset regulatory initiatives and strategic transformation programs, enhancing regulatory reporting, controls, and infrastructure efficiency- Drive delivery of major global regulatory programs (CFTC, ESMA, FCA, JFSA, ASIC, MAS, HKMA, SEC…), embedding scalable solutions across regions and asset classes- Led Brexit end-of-transition cutover, ensuring compliance across all business lines and functions, and directed the European Target Operating Model to enhance trading and risk capabilities- Partner with senior stakeholders across Business, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Finance, and Risk to align on governance, embed risk and control thinking, and ensure sustainable compliance- Build and empower high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and inclusion by leading with example and vision- Advocate for process simplification and digital innovation, with a strong motivation to integrate AI solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and scalability in future programs- Coordinate Steering and Executive Committees, delivering concise updates and securing timely decisions on strategic priorities.

ESCP Europe

Master In management - 'Grande Ecole'

Lycée Mohammed V - preparatory school

Preparatory School

Institut National de Statistique et d'Economie Appliquée (INSEA)

Engineering Diploma in statistics, Applied Economics and quantitative finance