Faraz Rizvi

Background

About Faraz Rizvi

I am motivated by change and results. Both of which have been formed through years of technology consulting, backed up with a great record in management, implementation and delivery. Specialties: simplifying complexity, reducing uncertainty, digital transformation, international programme and product management, managing and mentoring distributed teams, integrating complex and disparate systems and processes - Fintech start-up co-founder, board level director, and Chief Operating Officer - 24 years working in industry, IT consultancy, and public sector with excellent record of delivering complex international projects - Motivated by working in entrepreneurial, disruptive, and fast changing environments - Experienced in fundraising activities associated with SEIS and EIS equity rounds, advanced subscriptions, convertible instruments, and grant applications - Proven network of contacts including technology and IP lawyers, corporate finance/restructuring experts, government grants (R&D and Innovate UK) specialists, and data security professionals - Proficient in business administration from board resolutions and investor consents to HR - Commercially minded financial controller with modelling, forecasting, P&L, balance sheet, invoicing, payroll, and banking responsibility - Designed and implemented processes and policies for regulatory compliance requirements in GDPR, the FCA, and information security - Persuasive, diplomatic, and adept at building positive relationships and support across all levels of organisations