Riz Aslam
About Riz Aslam
Riz Aslam is a Senior Cloud Risk and Control Consultant at HSBC with over 10 years of experience in IT Risk Management, Assurance, and Audit. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, including Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group, and possesses a CISA certification.
Current Role at HSBC
Riz Aslam serves as a Senior Cloud Risk and Control Consultant at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing cloud-related risks and implementing control measures to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards. His expertise in IT risk management is pivotal in safeguarding the bank's cloud infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Banking
Riz Aslam has a diverse background in the banking sector, having worked at several prominent institutions. He was a Risk / Information Security Consultant at Barclays Investment Bank for two months in 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Cyber Security Programme Assurance Consultant at Lloyds Banking Group from 2017 to 2018 for seven months. Additionally, he held the position of Technology Risk Manager at The Co-operative Bank plc from 2014 to 2016.
Professional Background and Expertise
Riz Aslam has over 10 years of experience in IT Risk Management, Assurance, and Audit. His career includes significant roles at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant from 1999 to 2006, and at Barclays Bank PLC in various capacities, including Technology Controls Assurance Manager and Technology Risk Management. His extensive background with a 'Big 4' firm has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of key IT processes.
Education and Certifications
Riz Aslam studied at Brunel University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Chemistry. He also holds a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, which underscores his expertise in information systems auditing and control.
Achievements in IT Risk Management
Throughout his career, Riz Aslam has successfully managed IT risk remediation activities across various sectors, including Financial Services and Banking. He has worked on IT Transformation and Cyber Security Projects, focusing on areas such as Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, and Identity & Access Management. His efforts have driven improvements in risk awareness to meet both internal and regulatory requirements.