Karzan Saeedi

Model Internal Audit Consultant, Financial Engineering and Modeling @Deloitte

Toronto, ON, CA

Third Line of Defense: Audit risk modeling frameworks to ensure compliance with OSFI and Federal Reserve regulatory requirements, assessing governance, implementation, and effectiveness across different banking models- Planned, executed, and finalized audits of internal risk models, in line with regulatory and institutional risk management frameworks• Served as subject matter expert on risk modeling practices, governance controls, and regulatory standards (OSFI, Basel, SR11-7)- Verified and reviewed audit testing and documentation prepared by Model developer and Validation team, ensuring consistency and audit readiness- Managed multiple audits concurrently, balancing audit complexity, resource planning, and timely delivery of findings- Held opening and exit meetings with model owners and validation teams, challenging assumptions and ensuring model governance compliance.