Ali Raza
About Ali Raza
Ali Raza is the Director of Payments, Cards & Fintech at Protiviti, with extensive experience in the financial services and payments industry.
Current Role at Protiviti
Ali Raza is currently serving as the Director of Payments, Cards & Fintech at Protiviti, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he oversees operations and strategy development in the payments and fintech sectors. His role involves leading the company's efforts in payment solutions and card services, leveraging his extensive background in the financial services industry.
Previous Positions in the Financial Sector
Before his current role at Protiviti, Ali Raza held several senior positions in prominent companies. He was SVP for the US Region at FSS from 2019 to 2021, Managing Principal at Blue Leviathan from 2018 to 2019, and Lead Principal and Head of North American Advisory at UL in 2017. His career spans multiple leadership roles, including Principal at CCG Catalyst Consulting Group, and SVP at First Horizon National Corporation, among others.
Advisory Board Member
In addition to his role at Protiviti, Ali Raza has been serving as an Advisory Board Member at BWG Strategy LLC since 2019. Based in New York, he provides strategic guidance and insights on financial services and payments trends. His advisory role includes influencing key decision-making processes and guiding business strategy with his deep industry knowledge.
Educational Background
Ali Raza holds a BA in Economics from Reed College, where he studied from 1979 to 1984. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career in the financial services and payments industries.
Global Consulting Experience
With over 100 consulting engagements across 20 countries, Ali Raza brings a global perspective to the financial services and payments industry. He has been involved in scaling credit card portfolios, implementing mobile and emerging payments programs, and developing partnerships between FinTech companies and banks. His extensive multinational expertise includes credit, debit, and retail issuing, acceptance, and network businesses.