Azeem Sheikh

About Azeem Sheikh

Strategic FCC executive with 15+ years of leadership in KYC, Sanctions screening, and BSA/AML compliance across major financial institutions. Skilled in driving large-scale technology transformations, optimizing customer lifecycle workflows, and bridging business and IT through strong requirements management, UAT leadership, and process redesign. Adept in using automation, analytics, and dashboards to enhance efficiency, reduce false positives, and strengthen governance. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, delivering executive-level risk insights, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Expert in AML platforms (Actimize, Mantas), data tools, & SDLC. ACAMS-certified with deep experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and executive governance forums.

Experience

1. SVP, Transformation Program Governance Lead

   Citi

   Oct 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master, Information System

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Agile Project Management
• Credit Risk
• Global Wealth Management
• Requirements Analysis
• IT Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Project Management Office (Pmo)
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Dodd Frank
• Asset Management
• Sdlc
• Change Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Business Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• Operational Risk Management
• IT Management
• Risk Management
• Capital Markets
• Organizational Change Management
• Program Management
• Market Risk
• Software Project Management
• Project Management
• Itil
• Programme Governance