Sheraz A.

Summary: I excel at solving complex problems with practical and efficient solutions while managing risks effectively. Detailed: Experienced Risk Management Professional with expertise in Data Governance, Analytics, Machine Learning, Operational Risk, and Internal Controls. Passionate to help businesses achieve their maximum potential by applying data-driven approach and solve complex problems in the most efficient way possible. Currently working with the Risk Management team at EY. Previous experience include working with the risk team at Deloitte - key achievements include transforming the risk function to introduce BI and Analytics based approach towards Decision making, ISQM1 monitoring, and Risk sensing Activities. Collaborated with multiple functions across the firm and the wider NSE network to work on innovative solutions which included ESG risk assessment and other risk and controls related projects. I love building relationships and challenging existing norms to provide solutions for complex issues. Background: I have over 7 years experience in Audit and Assurance industry for various sectors which include manufacturing, financial, healthcare, education, and NPO sectors. Besides performing external audits in compliance with IFRS, ISAs, and Companies Act, I also have experience of drafting entity-wide Risk Registers, performing Entity Level Control Reviews, reviewing and drafting Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terror Financing policies, and Data Protection Reviews along with other risk assessment and internal controls related assignments.I also hold MSc Business Analytics from Queen's University Belfast. At QUB I learned to employ machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to improve business efficiency by using data-driven approach. Hobbies and interests:I am also a self-taught musician with expertise in blues, rock, funk and western/eastern classical music and have played across Pakistan, NI and ROI. In my free time I enjoy doing analog photography, reading books on history, technology, philosophy and social sciences, and collecting analog music.