Fatima Newman

Experience

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  G. O’Flaherty Stockbroking Firm

  Mar 1993 - Dec 1994

  Analyst
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  Regal Treasury

  Jan 1995 - Aug 1999

  Head of Operations and Director of the Unit Trust Management Company
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  Arcay Group

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

  Assistant Vice President – Corporate Finance and JSE Sponsor Services

  • Worked on various Corporate Finance transactions which included the provision of advice on JSE Listings mandates. • Transactor focusing on small and medium sized entities from a Corporate Activity perspective, with involvement in a cross range of merger and acquisition activity.• MATERNITY LEAVE – MARCH 2003 TO JUNE 2003.

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  Macquarie First South

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2012

  Executive Director (Exco Member)

  • Served as a key member of the management team in the formation of the joint venture between Macquarie Bank and First South Securities.• Conducted extensive due diligence work ahead of the final transaction being agreed and approved.• Directed all labour related matters and successfully defended all matters.• Responsible for all aspects as it related to the Legal and Compliance function.• Served as an Executive Director on several of the Macquarie First South boards.

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  Absa CIB

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2017

  • Coordinated all regulatory compliance activities across a group of geographically and culturally diverse teams and across jurisdictions, to ensure consistent policies and standards were applied.• Provided governance and oversight to maintain a robust compliance framework, ensuring a fit for purpose target operating model and application of a risk management strategy in line with ERMF principles.• Participated in leadership and upliftment activities across functions and ensured the transformation, diversity and inclusion agendas were entrenched in daily business discussions and decisions.• Actively drove and supported the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agendas.• Developed and built a competency-based framework and academy for all Compliance and Regulatory staff across the African continent. Show less • Led local private side advisory compliance teams for Corporate and Investment Banking across Pan-Africa presence countries.• Worked with Barclays London to drive an international standard across all product offerings.• Ensured that the CIB Africa Compliance function delivered against its risk and control responsibilities in alignment with global group methodologies.• Ensured implementation of regulatory demands and technical requirements by developing frameworks and boundaries for CIB Africa to operate within, ensuring the bank’s interests were protected which enabled appropriate judgment through oversight and monitoring. • Ensured the appropriate and effective resolution of financial crime risks, notably: Anti Bribery and Corruption, Know Your Client, Anti Money Laundering, Sanctions and Client Money.• Participated in Barclays and Barclays Africa Group Limited Citizenship initiatives, maximising team participation in the overall CIB Citizenship programme. Show less

  • Head of Compliance (Exco Member)

    May 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Acting Head – CIB Compliance (Exco Member)

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Head (Principal): Private Side Advisory Compliance (Exco Member)

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
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  MTN South Africa

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2019

  Business Risk Management and Compliance (Exco Member)

  • Provided strategic direction as well as develop, led and motivated high-performing teams to ensure outstanding achievement of organisational objectives.• Directed and led the strategic development and implementation of agendas relating to the Business Risk Management, Compliance and Ethics functions.• Appointed as Acting Head for the Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations functions.• Established operational strategies by implementing critical measurements, methodologies and frameworks, resolving problems and implementing change.• Protected business by establishing risk and compliance standards, anticipating emerging trends and designing improvements to internal control structures.• Formulated and developed appropriate target operating models and fit for purpose frameworks.• Built effective team of leaders by providing guidance, training and coaching, as well as driving a culture of open communication and transparent leadership with a strong focus on people and their needs. • Drove a culture of strong governance, accountability and delivery. Show less

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  EOH Group Limited

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2023

  Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

  • Within my role, I lead and oversee ongoing operations and procedures with specific focus in the areas of Risk, Compliance, Procurement, HR, Legal, Company Secretarial and Enterprise Development.• Maintain control of diverse business operations, securing the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. • Create an organizational culture aligned to the Group’s corporate Values and Philosophies.• Design and implement business operations with specific focus in the areas of Risk, Compliance, Procurement and Enterprise Development.• Lead the implementation of business compliance and risk programs.• Drive transformation in the business, with a view of inclusion, ensuring that the relevant transformation requirements are supported in all people related processes.• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, leading employees to drive maximum performance.• Participate in expansion activities including acquisitions and corporate alliances.• Identify opportunities, trends and risks including competitive services, opportunities for innovation and assessment of marketplace obstacles.• Establish governance processes to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and the organisation’s resources are responsibly used.• Lead and manage teams, ensuring that a performance culture is driven throughout the business.• Provide strategic direction as well as develop, lead and motivate high-performing teams to ensure outstanding achievement of organisational objectives. Show less

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  EOH

  Dec 2023 - now

  Chief Executive: EasyHQ