Malcolm Houghton
About Malcolm Houghton
Malcolm Houghton serves as the Lead Business Analyst IFRS9 at Investec, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in financial systems and analysis, having held various roles at organizations such as HM Passport Office, Barclays, and FremantleMedia.
Current Role at Investec
Malcolm Houghton serves as the Lead Business Analyst IFRS9 at Investec, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing solutions related to the International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS9). His responsibilities include managing data flow for credit and IFRS9 solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing analytical capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Systems
Malcolm Houghton has extensive experience in financial systems and analysis. He worked at HM Passport Office in various roles, including Financial Reporting Manager and Fixed Assets and Projects Systems Accountant. His tenure at Barclays included positions such as Commercial Manager and Business Analyst Regulatory Reporting. He also served as a SunSystems consultant at multiple organizations, including Rothmans of Pall Mall and Diageo, contributing to financial system implementations and optimizations.
Technical Skills and Projects
Malcolm has developed significant technical solutions throughout his career. He created an Excel-based loan application solution that integrates with Matlab rating models, enhancing data flow for credit assessments. Additionally, he developed a tactical IFRS9 calculation engine using SQL, SSIS, Excel, and R models, which is utilized for expected credit loss calculations at Investec. He also set up a JIRA board for managing development releases and led daily stand-ups and sprints.
Educational Background
Malcolm Houghton studied at Waikato Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Business degree with a focus on Accounting from 1986 to 1990. He also attended Fraser High School from 1981 to 1985, completing his secondary education. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his career in financial analysis and systems management.
Career Timeline and Roles
Malcolm's career spans several decades, starting in the mid-1990s. He began as a Treasury and Management Accountant at Omnicom Finance plc and progressed through various roles in financial analysis and systems consulting. His positions have included Management Accountant at BBC, SunSystems Project Manager at FremantleMedia, and Costing Analyst at Rabobank. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.