Rudi Pollard

Rudi Pollard is an experienced professional in model risk management and financial insights, currently serving as the Head of Model Risk & Insights at Capitec since September 2022, where responsibilities include end-to-end model risk management and oversight of the Client Risk Insights team combating financial crime. Prior to this role, Rudi held several positions at prominent financial institutions, including Head of Model Risk Management at Absa Group, where duties involved developing various economic capital models and overseeing stress testing models. Rudi's extensive background also includes roles at Barclays Africa Group Limited in internal audit and model development, as well as managerial positions at PwC and Monocle Solutions. Educational qualifications include an honors degree in Financial Mathematics from North-West University, complemented by a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.