Nasir Ahmad
About Nasir Ahmad
Nasir Ahmad is the CEO of 11:FS Pulse and serves as General Counsel, having transitioned to this role in 2022. With over 18 years of experience in legal and risk positions within the financial services sector, he has held various significant roles at institutions such as RBS, Tandem Bank, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at 11:FS
Nasir Ahmad currently serves as the CEO of 11:FS Pulse and General Counsel, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he supports both external clients and internal stakeholders. His responsibilities include overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization. Prior to his current role, he worked as General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at 11:FS from 2018 to 2022. He also serves as the Data Protection Officer, further emphasizing his commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Nasir Ahmad has a strong educational background in law and history. He studied at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his legal education at the College of Law, achieving the Common Professional Examination (CPE) from 1999 to 2000 and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2000 to 2001. His extensive education supports his over 18 years of experience in legal and risk roles within the Financial Services industry.
Background
Nasir Ahmad has a diverse professional background in the financial services sector. He began his career as a lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills from 2001 to 2008. He then held various positions at RBS, including Head of Conduct for Current Accounts, Retail Compliance Head of Strategic Cases, and Programme Director for Project Indigo. His experience also includes serving as Head of Compliance and General Counsel at Tandem Bank from 2016 to 2017 and as Legal Counsel at Lloyds Banking Group from 2008 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nasir Ahmad has transitioned through various roles that highlight his expertise in legal and compliance matters within the financial sector. His leadership at 11:FS Pulse and previous positions at RBS and Tandem Bank demonstrate his capability in managing complex regulatory environments. His role as Data Protection Officer at 11:FS further showcases his commitment to safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with legal standards.