Usama Sarwar
Vice President, Operational Risk Assurance @Barclays
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Operational Risk Assurance @Barclays
Knutsford, GB
Serving as Deputy to the Head of OR Assurance, demonstrating advanced leadership abilities, comprehensive knowledge of Operational Risk Framework, and providing robust oversight to ensure timely completion of planned Assurance activities.• Independent development and management of the Assurance Plan, overseeing its progress through formal governance and ensuring timely execution of planned and ad hoc activities of the team.• Skilled in conveying complex issues clearly and concisely, adapting communication to meet specific audience requirements.• Successfully led multiple transformation initiatives, including integration of second line of defence teams under a single governance construct and risk laws, rules and regulations target operating model for risk.
EDUCATION
ACCA
FCCA, Accounting and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT USAMA SARWAR
15 years of diverse experience in Assurance, Risk Management and Controls- Currently managing and executing conformance reviews in operational risk at Barclays, developing and implementing assurance methodology and annual plan, stakeholder management and senior management reporting- Process improvement through use of technology such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau- Experienced in planning, managing and executing External Audits of listed clients in financial services, manufacturing and telecommunication- In depth knowledge of Accounting and Auditing standards, SOX and UK/ EU regulations- Detail-oriented strategic thinker and problem-solver with excellent ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to dynamic changing work environments.
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