TARIRO PATIENCE ZIWENGA
Compliance & Risk Professional
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly skilled Risk & Compliance Analyst with over 10 years of experience in enterprise risk management, governance, compliance, and regulatory assurance. Strong expertise in compliance system administration, Power BI risk reporting, stakeholder engagement, and corporate policy governance. Adept at overseeing internal audit plans, facilitating risk workshops, managing compliance obligations, and driving process efficiencies through automation. A proven track record of supporting executive decision-making by delivering insightful risk analysis, regulatory reporting, and compliance frameworks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director - Compliance
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Led the implementation and management of risk and compliance systems, across over 200 regulated financial institutions, ensuring seamless functionality, access control, and 100% adherence to regulatory obligations
- Automated compliance reporting, reducing manual oversight by 50% and increasing report accuracy
- Conducted system integrity checks, reducing compliance system downtime by 30%
- Developed real-time Power BI dashboards to enhance risk visibility, reducing compliance reporting turnaround time by 50%
- Spearheaded compliance assessments and obligation mapping within CAMMS, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations and mitigating overdue compliance reviews
- Led risk workshops and facilitated control testing, strengthening risk management capabilities and improving response mechanisms
- Provided strategic compliance insights to senior leadership, aligning risk appetite with corporate objectives and ensuring informed decision-making
Compliance & Risk Analyst
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Designed and maintained compliance monitoring tools, automating risk tracking and improving system accuracy by 40%
- Conducted regulatory compliance audits, reducing breaches by 30% through enhanced monitoring and enforcement
- Enhanced risk and compliance reporting by integrating data analytics tools and streamlining reporting processes
- Developed compliance obligation registers, ensuring alignment with evolving financial regulations
- Proactively addressed overdue compliance reviews to reduce regulatory risks
- Ensured compliance with governance frameworks, embedding best practices across risk management functions
- Compiled board and executive reports, presenting data-driven insights to support compliance oversight and strategic risk management
Investor Education Officer
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed Compliance Training Programs, increasing regulatory awareness and reducing compliance breaches by 40%
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Implementation, leading to improved investor confidence and adherence to governance frameworks
Investment Analyst
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed $165M+ in investment portfolios, integrating risk-based strategies and ESG compliance
Economist
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Conducted economic risk assessments, influencing high-level fiscal policies and financial regulations
Education
MSc - Finance & Investments
National University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Economics
Skills
Compliance System Oversight
Education Certifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III Candidate (Completed Level I & II)
- Certificate in ESG Sustainability Reporting | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
- MSc Finance & Investments | National University of Science and Technology
- Master of Business Administration | Zimbabwe Open University
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Economics
Accomplishments
• Developed and implemented 15+ legislative frameworks to strengthen oversight of banking and securities market institutions, including development of Trading Platforms, Mobile Investing, and the launch of new investment products such as Exchange-Traded Funds ( ETFs) and Real Investment Trusts ( REITS), leading to a 20% growth in capital inflow within the first year.
• Led a team of 10 analysts tasked with Prudential and AML/CFT supervision for more than 200 licensed institutions including securities exchanges, investment managers & advisors, and banking institutions, improving regulatory compliance by 95%.
• Reviewed and analysed trade surveillance alerts across the equities and futures markets, improving surveillance efficiency by 30% through optimizing trade monitoring models and risk assessments.
• Directed 50+ market investigations, uncovering regulatory breaches and enforcing compliance measures, resulting in a 30% reduction in market misconduct cases.
• Developed and Designed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Risk Based Supervision Policies and manuals in line with Financial Action (FATF) requirements
Timeline
Deputy Director - Compliance
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 01.2025
Compliance & Risk Analyst
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 01.2020
Investor Education Officer
Securities & Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
01.2010 - 01.2014
Investment Analyst
01.2008 - 01.2010
Economist
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Economics
MSc - Finance & Investments
National University of Science and Technology
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