Burhan Abdullah

Data

Risk

About Me

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Strategic professional with a passion for solving complex problems through data and technology. Currently driving data quality initiatives at First Citizens India while completing my Chartered Accountancy qualification.

My career has taken me through diverse financial environments; from forensic investigations and digital audits at leading FinTech firms to risk management operations at JPMorgan Chase, and now to data quality engineering at a fast-growing financial institution.

What drives me: I'm fascinated by how data tells stories and reveals opportunities. Whether I'm building SQL queries to validate financial data, creating dashboards that help teams make better decisions, or analyzing risk patterns across trillion-dollar portfolios through Python automation, I thrive on turning complex information into clear, strategic value.

My approach: I believe the best solutions emerge from understanding both the technical and business dimensions of challenges. Having worked across audit, risk, and data domains, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving that integrates compliance, efficiency, and innovation.

Beyond my professional work, I'm deeply engaged with machine learning algorithms and quantitative finance methodologies, continuously expanding my expertise in these cutting-edge domains to stay ahead in the market and optimize my personal investment strategies.

Work Experience

Enterprise Data Steward
First Citizens India, Bengaluru
Feb 2025 - Present
Leading data quality engineering initiatives and implementing governance frameworks for regulatory compliance across commercial, consumer, and enterprise data domains.
Data Quality Engineering & Exception Management
  • Developing complex SQL queries and stored procedures for automated data validation and exception identification across systems
  • Configuring and maintaining Collibra data governance platform for metadata management and data lineage tracking
  • Building Python scripts for advanced data profiling, statistical analysis, and automated remediation workflows for CECL, CCAR reporting
Technical Data Analytics & Issue Resolution
  • Performing sophisticated data analysis using SQL, Python, and Excel-based statistical models to identify data anomalies
  • Executing technical triage processes through JIRA workflows, implementing Agile methodologies for data issue prioritization
  • Developing automated data extraction and validation scripts for party data, reference data, and master data management systems
Business Intelligence & Visualization Development
  • Designing interactive dashboards using Power BI DAX functions and Tableau calculated fields for real-time monitoring
  • Creating comprehensive Excel-based analytical models with advanced formulas and pivot tables for regulatory reporting
  • Implementing PowerPoint automation scripts for executive reporting and data quality scorecards
Market Risk Controller
JPMorgan Chase, Bengaluru
Apr 2022 - Jul 2023
Executed comprehensive risk assessment projects ensuring regulatory compliance for CCAR submissions, managing risk oversight across $3.7 trillion in global assets.
Market Risk & Quantitative Analysis
  • Executed comprehensive firmwide risk assessment projects ensuring regulatory compliance for CCAR submissions to Federal Reserve
  • Applied quantitative methodologies including Value at Risk (VaR) calculations and stress testing frameworks
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams for sophisticated risk data analysis
Country Risk & Geopolitical Analytics
  • Coordinated enhanced control frameworks for SEC quarterly and monthly regulatory filings across global portfolios
  • Conducted comprehensive geopolitical risk assessments analyzing macroeconomic indicators and political stability metrics
  • Delivered strategic risk presentations providing data-driven insights that influenced portfolio allocation decisions
ESG Integration & Process Innovation
  • Played instrumental role in the firm's $200 billion sustainability financing commitment through ESG analysis
  • Designed automated workflow solutions leveraging Python and SQL integration to reduce manual processing errors
Article Trainee
KEN & CO Chartered Accountants, Bengaluru
Jun 2020 - Mar 2023
Led forensic investigations including a Rs. 500 crore banking fraud case, conducting statutory audits across multiple sectors and delivering strategic business advisory services.
Forensic Analytics & Financial Investigation
  • Led banking fraud investigation involving Rs. 500 crore exposure, conducting transaction pattern analysis
  • Performed forensic data analysis to identify suspicious flows, preparing investigative reports for regulatory authorities
  • Developed fraud detection methodologies implementing data-driven approaches
Statutory Audit & Regulatory Compliance
  • Executed statutory audits across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, franchise, and F&B sectors
  • Designed audit strategies and risk-based testing ensuring financial reporting accuracy
  • Managed audit portfolios maintaining quality controls within regulatory timelines
Strategic Business Advisory & Risk Consulting
  • Delivered consulting solutions for data protection enhancement and cybersecurity risk mitigation
  • Managed advisory assignments including due diligence, business valuations, and tax litigation support
  • Prepared financial statements ensuring IFRS and Ind AS compliance for international clients

Skills & Expertise

Tech Stack

SQL Python Alteryx Tableau Power BI Qlik Sense UiPath Jira

Data & Analytics

Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Data Engineering Master Data Management Data Quality Data Governance Data Architecture Collibra

Risk Management

Quantitative Finance Backtesting Monte Carlo Simulation Value-at-Risk (VAR) Stress Testing Volatility Modeling Model Validation BASEL IV CECL IFRS 9

Education

Chartered Accountancy
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2017 - Present
Bachelor of Commerce
Bangalore University
2017 - 2020

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