Babar Faraz, CISA

Technology Controls Assurance Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

A strong and ambitious IT Audit, Cyber Assurance, Risk and Controls Consultant. I'm CISA certified carrying a wealth of expertise in Technology Risk, Systems Audit and Information Security, Project/Programme Governance and a specialist Operational Risk Management professional. I come with a ‘Big 4’ background having worked across a variety of industry sectors e.g. Banking/Insurance and Financial Services, Utilities, Telecoms and Retail. With a background in IT, Audit and Business Analysis, having previously worked in large Software Systems Development teams before moving into Internal Audit, I'm technically skilled in auditing IT systems, infrastructure and business processes. With excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership qualities, I believe I have the right mix of skills to get the job done on time, within budget and to client expectations. Adapting to change, I learn quickly, work diligently and have an excellent eye for detail. Specialisms & Consulting experience includes: IT Governance (ISO38500) & SOX Compliance FCA/PRA & EBA Regulatory Compliance Basel II - Banking Regulatory Compliance Solvency II - Insurance Regulatory Compliance Programme Implementation & Assurance Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) Risk Data Aggregation (RDA) Consultancy Operational Risk Management Consulting Regulatory Risk Reporting (RRR) Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA) Design, Facilitation & Application IT/Cyber Security, GDPR & Data Protection IT/Systems Audit Professional (COBIT, ITIL, & ISO27001) IT/Operational Risk & Control Framework Design, Development & Management Information Security (incl. PCI DSS & ISO 27001/2) Business Analysis & Requirements Planning Project/Programme Management (PRINCE II) MIS/CAATS Design, Development & Implementation

Experience

  • Technology Controls Assurance Manager at Tesco Bank
    Apr 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • IT/Technology Controls Assurance Consultant at TSB Bank
    Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 · 5 mos

  • IT SOX Compliance Consultant at Virgin Media O2
    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 mos

  • Lead Business Analyst - Tech Risk & Controls at Lloyds Banking Group
    Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 · 10 mos

  • IT Risk & Controls Consultant at Protiviti The Netherlands
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 · 3 mos