Sonia Lawson

Sonia Lawson has extensive experience in business and systems analysis, specifically in the banking sector. Sonia currently works as a Business Systems Analyst at A-Gas since October 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Kudu Consult from January 2014 to March 2023, and took a sabbatical/ maternity leave from April 2012 to December 2013.

Their previous positions include working as a Business Analyst at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from July 2011 to March 2012, where they supported the Basel II Program in developing and implementing a new Data Quality KPI Framework. Sonia also worked as a Business Analyst at RBS Global Banking & Markets from an unspecified date in 2009 until March 2011, where they designed and developed a tactical solution to deliver RBS NV data to Group Treasury for FSA Liquidity Reporting.

Before that, they worked as a Business Analyst at ABN Amro from April 2007 to an unspecified date in 2008, supporting Basel 2 Programme Management in implementing a single BU EU Basel 2 solution. Sonia also worked as a Business Analyst at HSBC HQ from May 2006 to March 2007, supporting Group Finance Systems Management in implementing GLEAM components globally.

Sonia's earliest work experience was as a Business Analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland from January 2005 to April 2006. In this role, they supported the development and implementation of a Basel 2 compliant Credit Submission System to improve risk management and data accuracy. Sonia also coordinated data clean-up exercises and conducted testing of various credit metrics and models.

Overall, Sonia Lawson has a strong background in business and systems analysis, with a focus on implementing data quality frameworks, liquidity reporting, and Basel 2 compliance in the banking industry.

Sonia Lawson began their education at Kaiapoi High School in 1990. Sonia completed their University Entrance, focusing on subjects such as English, Biology, Mathematics, History, Science, and Secretarial Studies. In 1991, they enrolled at Christchurch Polytechnic in New Zealand and obtained a Diploma in Business Administration in 1993. In 2000, Sonia attended Pygmalion Computer Group, where they obtained a Certificate in Windows 2000 Support Skills.