Juskaran Harar
About Juskaran Harar
Juskaran Harar is a Senior Project Manager specializing in SME Products at Investec, with a strong background in project management and commercial law. He has held various roles in notable companies, including State Street and Accenture, and has contributed to innovation in the SME market through his work on projects funded by Banking Competition Remedies.
Work at Investec
Juskaran Harar has been employed at Investec as a Senior Project Manager - SME Products since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing projects that enhance the offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). His responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering innovation within the SME market.
Education and Expertise
Juskaran Harar studied at The University of Birmingham, where he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Law from 2009 to 2010. He also completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the same institution from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in project management and financial services.
Professional Background
Juskaran Harar has a diverse professional background in project management and consultancy. He began his career at Accenture as an Analyst from 2010 to 2012. He then worked at Baringa Partners as a Senior Management Consultant from 2013 to 2015. Following this, he held various positions at State Street, including Assistant Vice President - Project Advisory from 2015 to 2016 and Vice President - EMEA Business Controls & Change from 2016 to 2018. He also served as Client Delivery Lead at Bud for 10 months in 2018 to 2019.
Achievements in SME Market Innovation
Juskaran Harar has played a key role in promoting innovation in the SME market through projects funded by Banking Competition Remedies (BCR). He has collaborated with a consultancy to define the proposition for an online lending capability and led the delivery of an auto-underwriting capability by working closely with Fintechs and vendors.