Azra Ahmed

Experience

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  CMC Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Senior Software Engineer

  Application development and support of the Banking products for banking clients.

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  Barclays

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Application Development and Testing

  Spearheaded the application testing (manual and automated) for customer reps applications.

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  Accenture Technology Solutions

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2015

  Software Engineering Manager

  Lead and delivered large projects across application development, application support, application rationalization for multiple clients including Barclays, Citizens Bank and RBS.

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  American Express

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Project Manager

  Project Management for multi vendor teams at American Express, spearheaded diverse initiatives such as data center migration and UDAAP implementation for customer application platform , ensuring seamless execution and optimal outcomes. Simultaneously oversaw and directed Accenture's onshore team, facilitating support in their deliveries, while spearheading colleague engagement initiatives.

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  American Express

  Nov 2015 - now

  Spearheaded the development and implementation of data stewardship and modeling capabilities for New Acquisitions data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.Led a cross-functional team in managing regulatory models and data processes for CECL (Current Expected Credit Loss) and CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review) models.Oversaw Internal and External Audit processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and successful completion of audits and examinations.Collaborated with stakeholders to define data governance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.Implemented data quality controls and validation processes to mitigate risk and enhance data reliability for regulatory reporting. Show less

  • Director - Credit Fraud Risk

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Program Manager & Release train engineer

    Nov 2015 - Nov 2019