Himasha Perera
About Himasha Perera
Himasha Perera is a Lending Specialist at Starling Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in risk analysis and credit management, having held various roles at NatWest Group prior to his current position.
Work at Starling Bank
Himasha Perera has been employed at Starling Bank as a Lending Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on assessing and managing lending risks, contributing to the bank's overall lending strategy. Her experience in risk management and credit analysis supports her responsibilities in evaluating loan applications and ensuring compliance with lending policies.
Previous Experience at NatWest Group
Prior to her current position, Himasha Perera held several roles at NatWest Group. She served as a Risk Onboarding Manager at NatWest Rapid Cash from 2019 to 2021, where she was responsible for onboarding new clients and managing associated risks. Before that, she worked as a Credit Manager in Wholesale Credit Risk from 2017 to 2019, and as a Graduate Risk Analyst from 2015 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in risk assessment and credit evaluation.
Education in Actuarial Science
Himasha Perera studied at Cass Business School, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in quantitative analysis and risk management, which she applies in her professional roles in the banking sector.
Career Timeline
Himasha Perera's career in finance began in 2015 when she joined NatWest Group as a Graduate Risk Analyst. She progressed to the role of Credit Manager in Wholesale Credit Risk from 2017 to 2019, followed by her position as Risk Onboarding Manager at NatWest Rapid Cash until 2021. Since then, she has been working at Starling Bank as a Lending Specialist, accumulating a total of over eight years of experience in the financial services industry.