Simon Kanheza
@simonkanheza
Experienced Risk and Internal Controls professional with a focus on ESG.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Risk and Internal Controls professional with over 7 years of expertise in quantitative analysis, risk management, compliance, and governance within global financial institutions such as UBS and HSBC. My career has been marked by a proven ability to implement and review internal control frameworks, perform model validation, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. I pride myself on my strong analytical skills and my commitment to enhancing control environments while aligning risk practices with regulatory expectations.
Currently, I am expanding my focus into ESG-related risk and sustainability reporting, gaining a deeper understanding of evolving frameworks like CSRD, TCFD, and GRI. My role as a Model Validation Quantitative Analyst at UBS has allowed me to review and challenge model validation activities, prepare materials for governance committees, and interact with key stakeholders including the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer. I am adept at driving cross-functional risk initiatives and fostering a culture of control assurance in complex, regulated environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Model Validation Quantitative Analyst
UBS
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Reviewed and challenged model validation activities for Market Risk and Compliance models, identifying and escalating model risk to the Model Governance Committee (MGC). Prepared MGC materials and quarterly reports, acting as MGC secretary and interacting with senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Tracked validation timelines, identified governance breaches, and monitored control remediat
Senior Traded Risk Analyst
HSBC
Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted quantitative analysis and investigations into market risk and counterparty credit risk metrics, supporting risk managers with implementation and maintenance of risk measures. Performed risk limit monitoring, identified infrastructure improvements, and developed new risk reports to enhance risk visibility. Supported global change delivery for risk systems and internal initiatives, optimiz
Risk and Compliance Manager
Success Microfinance Bank
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
Managed the company's Compliance programs, ensuring activities adhered to applicable laws and regulations through policy review and enhancement. Performed controls and monitoring, preparing reports and recommendations for Senior Management and the Board of Directors. Advised stakeholders on risk and compliance matters, maintained records, and reviewed/implemented the Enterprise Risk Management fra
Consultant Risk Advisor
Self Employed
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Provided consulting services focusing on Risk Management, including conducting Gap Analysis and delivering Enterprise Risk Management training. Developed policies, implemented risk management frameworks, and performed risk and control assessments. Compiled risk registers, profiled risks, and managed risk reporting, controls, and issues.
Quantitative Risk Analyst
FBC Holdings
May 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Maintained and validated bank-wide quantitative models including A-IRB, IFRS9, and Economic Capital models, participating in meetings with developers, senior management, auditors, and the Central Bank. Developed model risk management policies and documentation, and created presentations on key risk and portfolio changes for senior management. Developed, reviewed, and implemented market, IRRBB, and
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WBS University Krakow
Master’s in Management, Data Science
Harare Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology Honors Degree, Financial Engineering
Grade: Honors
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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