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Summary &
Value proposition

With extensive experience in project and program management across financial services, fintech, and compliance-driven industries, expertise extends to overseeing strategic initiatives, regulatory implementations, and digital transformation projects. Proficiency in governance structures, risk management, and automation strategies enables the successful delivery of complex, multi-industry programs aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Core Competencies

Project & Program Management Expertise

Core Competencies

Project & Program Management Expertise

Technology

5 Yrs

Financial Vehicles

5 Yrs

Banking, Payments & Technology

8 Yrs
 

Core Competencies

Project & Program Management Expertise

Industry & Project CAtegorization

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Infrastructure Establishment & Construction

  • Retail Sector:
    Successfully led projects in establishing retail infrastructure, implementing POS & ERP systems, supply chain management, and launch facilitation.
     

  • Banking & Financial Services:
    Oversaw office establishment projects, including space design, compliance with workplace regulations, and IT infrastructure setup.

Regulatory & Compliance (UK & South Africa)

  • Financial Compliance:

    • Implementation of various controls for GDPR, AML, PCI DSS, and Consumer Duty frameworks in financial institutions (FCA Led).

    • Development of data protection policies, IT governance structures, and security measures aligned with regulatory mandates.

    • Governance and oversight of audit management systems and compliance monitoring tools.
       

  • Payment Industry Compliance:

    • Execution of SWIFT CSP framework, PCI DSS compliance, and AML fraud management systems.

    • Facilitation of interbank communication security measures and payment authentication protocols.
       

  • Regulatory Reporting & Governance:

    • Engagement with regulatory bodies such as FCA, SARB, PASA, and Bankserv for governance and compliance initiatives.

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Financial Technology & Digital Payments

  • Interbank & Payments Processing:

    • Implementation of tokenization, digital enablement, and transaction processing for secure payments.

    • Integration of SWIFT payments infrastructure, including fraud detection and compliance measures.

    • Deployment of digital banking solutions, including omnichannel integrations and fintech partnerships.
       

  • New Product Development:

    • Led the launch of a high-net-worth transactional account, including mobile banking integration, call center establishment, and payment processing solutions.

    • Oversaw social media and brand strategy development for digital banking offerings.

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Operations & Functional Support

  • Process Automation & Optimization:

    • Streamlined lending, recoveries, and legal documentation processes for improved efficiency and compliance.

    • Developed operational workflows for software teams and integrated governance models for IT service management.
       

  • Enterprise Technology Management:

    • Implemented User Access Management (UAM), ITSM, and data migration strategies.

    • Facilitated large-scale infrastructure upgrades and technology asset management programs.
       

  • Training & Change Management:

    • Led corporate training initiatives on compliance, data protection, and project management governance.

    • Oversaw omnichannel customer service implementations for enhanced user experience.

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Large-Scale Programs & Strategic Initiatives

  • DebiCheck Industry Program:

    • Managed regulatory-driven projects within national payment infrastructure modernization.

    • Implemented stop order processing, SAMOS testing, and interbank transmissions.
       

  • Bank in a Box (Core Banking System Migration):

    • Directed a multi-phase project to migrate legacy banking infrastructure to a modern core banking system.

    • Executed data migration, system customization, and regulatory compliance alignment.
       

  • Sponsorship & Issuing Program:

    • Led sponsorship registration and acquiring projects for financial institutions, including BIN registration and transaction processing facilitation.

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