Sarah Ouarbya Partner - Risk and Regulatory Consulting

Sarah is a partner in our Risk and Regulatory Consulting practice and Global Head of Regulatory Compliance. She provides advice on governance, risk, regulatory and compliance matters to a wide portfolio of clients in the Financial Services sector.

Experience 

With over 25 years’ experience working in the Financial Services sector, Sarah is a highly skilled risk and compliance specialist with deep expertise in overseeing regulatory investigations and remediation programmes. She has supported many of our clients through some of their most challenging regulatory issues, working closely with boards, senior management and regulators to deliver good customer outcomes. 

Sarah has led the design and implementation of governance, risk and compliance frameworks across the insurance, banking and asset management sectors and advises on end-to-end customer journeys. Her work involves identifying root causes of regulatory failings, shaping remediation strategies and embedding practical, proportionate controls. Sarah has specific expertise in the Consumer Duty, SMCR, regulatory applications and approvals, operational resilience and Solvency II / UK.

Work Highlights 

Sarah has been appointed by the FCA as a skilled person, leading independent reviews into governance and oversight, risk management frameworks, and conduct risk. Through this work, she has developed an understanding of the importance of governance and oversight, as well as the expectations of regulators in these areas. 

In addition, Sarah has conducted assessments and investigations in relation to conflict management, third party risk management, oversight of appointed representatives, claims and complaint management, past business reviews, and the suitability of advice. 

Sarah has experience supporting insurers in meeting their regulatory obligations, providing both outsourced and co-sourced regulatory compliance solutions, including Solvency II / UK reporting. 

Sarah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales. She speaks regularly at internal and external events on regulatory matters and represents the firm on a number of industry working groups.