Model risk audit manager with experience in BCBS239, IFRS9, and BA200 reporting reviews, data science audits, and regulatory validation. Background in enterprise and solution architecture, systems analysis, and data flow design supports clearer risk reporting, stronger controls, and better stakeholder decisions.
Work History
Model Risk Audit Manager
8 Years 9 Months
FirstRand group | Johannesburg Metropolitan Area | 01.2018 - Current
Audited data and processes for compliance with regulatory standards, including IFRS9, BCBS239, and BA200 reporting, enhancing adherence to regulations. My expertise includes leading data and process audits for several major financial institutions, resulting in improvements to their compliance. Developed and implemented advanced analytics solutions, including machine learning models, to enhance credit risk assessments. Focused on driving improvements in data and process management, targeting transitions from current to intermediate and final state.
9 years 4 months
(8 years)
Professional Practice Adviser
4 Years 11 Months
FirstRand group | City of Johannesburg, Gauteng | 07.2017 - 06.2022
Currently serving as a Professional Practice Advisor at FirstRand Group (Internal Audit), leveraging my skills and experience to drive effective risk management and compliance strategies.
Adept in advising on BCBS239 principles and technical data interpretation, creating reasonable and acceptable solutions for IFRS9 projects.
Proven ability in creating efficient data flow solutions for risk aggregated data, resulting in improved data quality and analysis.
Led data gathering efforts supporting actuaries and quants in developing risk management and compliance solutions.
Created architecture diagrams for risk data, advising internal audit teams on data principles and best practices.
(5 years)
Senior Systems Analyst
6 Years 3 Months
FNB South Africa | City of Johannesburg, Gauteng | 03.2011 - 06.2017
Led agile development processes and implemented customer engagement solutions, including softphone systems for call centers, while conducting research and resolving integration issues to improve system connectivity and user experience.
Led development and implementation of real estate systems as Systems Analysis and Design Lead at FNB Home Loans, overseeing design, development, and quality assurance processes to enhance system reliability.
(6 years 4 months)
Senior Developer
10 Years 11 Months
Standard Bank Group | 03.1999 - 02.2010
Led design, development, and maintenance of money transfer systems at Standard Bank, ensuring robust support for the bank's payment infrastructure.
Represented bank on Payment industry representation technical committee (PASA), leveraging expertise in South African financial industry integration testing and quality assurance. I am well-versed in using Mainframe, CICS, CONNECT DIRECT, and MQ, and am able to provide subject matter expertise.
(11 years)
Senior developer
2 Years 4 Months
Nedbank | City of Johannesburg, Gauteng | 10.2006 - 02.2009
Strong knowledge of COBOL programming language: Have extensive experience working with COBOL and a deep understanding of the language's syntax, semantics, and best practices.
Experience with mainframe systems: I have experience working with mainframe systems and am familiar with the unique challenges and considerations that come with developing on this platform.
Familiar with modern COBOL development tools: I have experience with modern COBOL development tools such as COBOL-IT, Micro Focus and IBM Enterprise COBOL.
Experience with database management systems: They have experience working with database management systems, such as DB2, and are able to design and implement data storage solutions.
Experience with Agile development methodologies: They are familiar with Agile development methodologies and are able to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle: They have a deep understanding of the software development life cycle and are able to apply this knowledge to the development process.
Conducted software testing and quality assurance processes to validate code integrity and ensure adherence to high-quality standards.
(2 years 5 months)
Developer
2 Years
BankservAfrica | City of Johannesburg, Gauteng | 01.2004 - 01.2006
Developed strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C++, and Python to create efficient and scalable software solutions.
Designed and implemented data storage solutions using database management systems.
Applied knowledge of payment industry standards, including PCI-DSS, EMV, and Tokenization, to enhance software compliance and security during development.
Demonstrated knowledge of payment systems, including credit card processing, debit card processing, and e-commerce payments, to support various transaction technologies.
Experience with Agile development methodologies: They are familiar with Agile development methodologies and are able to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle: They have a deep understanding of the software development life cycle and are able to apply this knowledge to the development process.
Experience with software testing and quality assurance: They have experience with software testing and quality assurance, and are able to ensure that developed code meets the highest standards of quality.
Education
Master's Degree - Information Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand | Johannesburg | 01-2017
Certificate - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Verhoef Training | Johannesburg | 05-2010
Certificiate - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
TDF Computer People | Johannesburg | 11-2006
Certificate - Applied project management in an IT Environment
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika | Pretoria
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance
Risk Model Development
Data Governance
Quantitative Analysis
Business Analysis
Systems Analysis
SDLC
Personal Information
Title: Model Risk Audit Manager FirstRand
Timeline
Model Risk Audit Manager
FirstRand group
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Professional Practice Adviser
FirstRand group
07.2017 - 06.2022Read More
Senior Systems Analyst
FNB South Africa
03.2011 - 06.2017Read More
Senior developer
Nedbank
10.2006 - 02.2009Read More
Developer
BankservAfrica
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Senior Developer
Standard Bank Group
03.1999 - 02.2010Read More
University of The Witwatersrand
Master's Degree from Information Engineering
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Verhoef Training
Certificate from Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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TDF Computer People
Certificiate from Computer Programming, Specific Applications
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University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
Certificate from Applied project management in an IT Environment