Shahzad Zafar
About Shahzad Zafar
Shahzad Zafar is a Senior Solution Design Architect with extensive experience in solution design and delivery for Fund, Investment, and Wealth Management sectors. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Morgan Stanley and Legal & General, and has a strong background in managing global teams and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Legal & General
Shahzad Zafar currently holds the position of Senior Solution Design Architect at Legal & General. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to solution design and delivery within the organization. His role involves overseeing significant technology domains and defining Target Operating Models, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Before joining Legal & General, Shahzad Zafar worked at Morgan Stanley as Vice President from 2007 to 2016. During his nine years in this role, he was based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included managing solution design and delivery for various financial services.
Consulting Roles and Other Positions
Shahzad Zafar has held several consulting and architect positions in various organizations. He worked as a Consultant Architect at Endava for four months in 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Solutions Architect at abrdn for five months in 2021 and at IndigoVision for one month in 2020, both in Edinburgh, Scotland. Additionally, he was a Solutions Architect at Ofgem from 2021 to 2022 in Glasgow.
Education and Expertise
Shahzad Zafar studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a BSc (2.1 Joint Honours) in Maths and Computer Science from 1995 to 1998. He specializes in solution design and delivery for Fund, Investment, and Wealth Management businesses. He has expertise in managing and mentoring global cross-functional teams across IT, operations, and business domains.
Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Skills
Shahzad Zafar possesses strong stakeholder engagement skills, effectively communicating with C-suite executives and influencing decision-making processes. He has experience in outsourcing and managing third-party vendors, which enhances his capability to lead projects and initiatives across various sectors.