Shafkit Abdullah
Programme Director, Enterprise Transformation Hub - Transformation & Programme Management @BNY
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WORK HISTORY
Programme Director, Enterprise Transformation Hub - Transformation & Programme Management @BNY
Edinburgh City, GB
Programme Director within the Enterprise Transformation function, leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation programmes. Responsible for strategic execution, central governance, and delivery oversight across complex, multi-year initiatives, and leverage the enterprise Platform Operating Model, integrating capabilities across business, technology, operations, and functions to enable scalable, consistent delivery. Key programmes delivered include:> Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Transformation: Directed enterprise rollout of a strategic CLM platform, digitising end-to-end contract processes including request, authoring, negotiation, and execution. Established a scalable operating model supporting Sales, Coverage, Legal, and Operations teams across all lines of business, improving efficiency, risk management, and control.> Custody Platform Strategic Expansion ($30M+): Led a major enterprise programme to enhance custody platform capabilities across all lines of business. Oversaw delivery of 270+ technology and process changes, including system enhancements, data remediation, and RPA optimisation, strengthening platform scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.> US Regulatory Transformation – Qualified Financial Contract (QFC) Recordkeeping ($25M+): Directed delivery of a critical FDIC and US Treasury regulatory programme, implementing an enterprise reporting platform and target operating model to ensure full compliance with QFC recordkeeping requirements and regulatory timelines.
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
PhD, Earthquake Seismology / Geophysics
The University of Edinburgh
BSc Hons, Geophysics
SKILLS
ABOUT SHAFKIT ABDULLAH
A highly experienced enterprise transformation programme director with international financial services experience. A track record in shaping and delivering complex strategic and regulatory programmes across business transformation and technology. Expertise in enterprise transformation, Agile, technology, operations, vendor management and business management. Strong leadership skills and senior stakeholder management. Highly effective in leading cross-functional teams and across regions to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes, behaviours, and operating model changes. Areas of Expertise:> Enterprise-wide business and technology transformation> Strategy-to-execution alignment and delivery> Digital, technology, and customer experience transformation> Business case development and value articulation> End-to-end programme lifecycle leadership> Benefits realisation, tracking, and value optimisation> Enterprise change leadership and operating model transformation> Financial governance, budgeting, and cost control> Cross-functional and global matrix team leadership> C-suite, Board, and executive stakeholder engagement> Vendor, partner, and third-party governance> Executive reporting, governance, and steering committees> Process optimisation, automation, and re-engineering> Senior business and technology stakeholder management> Delivery methodologies: PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma
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