Speakers

As the Group Head of Model Risk Management & Validation, Ratul Ahmed is responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of model risks within one of Germany’s largest banks. With a strong background in risk management and a deep understanding of financial and statistical models, Ratul brings a wealth of expertise to this role. Ratul's career in the financial industry spans over 20 years, during which they have held various leadership positions in risk management. They have broad banking sector expertise and are adept at leading transformational projects to drive efficiencies, profit, and return on equity. Ratul is proficient at developing creative solutions, identifying where third-party sources and technology can positively disrupt the status quo. Ratul is also skilled in establishing risk strategy and appetite in compliance with the overall business strategy, as well as engaging cross-functional SMEs and senior leadership teams to create a clear vision and a common mission. Ratul is passionate about assembling and leading high-performing teams, fostering strong relationships, and building trust to create sustainable organisations that can handle future disruption.