Farrukh Khan

Background

About Farrukh Khan

A seasoned professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in risk management and audit, spanning Oceania, the Middle East, and South Asia. Recognised for effective leadership and management of high-performing teams within the Financial Services sector, I offer significant expertise in transformational project oversight, the implementation of advanced risk management frameworks, control design and rationalisation, control testing, and rigorous issue and incident management. My proven track record encompasses successfully delivering process improvements, digital transformation, and automation initiatives, with a steadfast commitment to governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Core Competencies and Skills:• Transformational Risk in Change and Stakeholder Engagement• Risk Management and Advisory• Control Design, Rationalisation and Testing• Process Improvement and Automation• Policy and Procedure Development• Incident and Issue Management• Project Management and Quality Assurance• Audit and Assurance Leadership• Internal Controls and Compliance ManagementFocus Areas:• Transformational Projects: Risk support, direction and management of complex, multi-year business and technology transformations with an emphasis on digitisation, automation, and process optimisation.• Risk Management Frameworks: Adherence, implementation, and harmonisation of enterprise risk frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures across business lines.• Deep Dives & Workshops: Lead deep dive workshops into material risks with relevant SMEs in business and senior stakeholders in Line 1 Risk, Line 2 Risk and Compliance together with key stakeholder appreciation of key business processes, risks, obligations and controls feeding into the Risk Profile. • Control Design & Rationalisation: Expert design, evaluation, and rationalisation of controls for enhanced efficiency, focusing on automation, prevention, centralisation, and closure of redundant or manual controls.• Control Testing: Assessing design and operational effectiveness, including the creation of reporting templates for executive management.• Issue & Incident Management: Documentation of issues and incidents, gaps identification, and development of credible assurance pathways bridging the gaps.