Abashni Sharma

Abashni Sharma, CA, currently serves as a Senior Risk Manager at Octopus Investments, overseeing the second line of defense for AIFM and Retail Investment, and managing IFPR reporting alongside ICARA and Wind Down planning. Previous experience includes a role as Risk and Assurance Manager at Pay.UK, where Abashni led a team in monitoring systemic risks, and a tenure at Standard Chartered Bank that spanned multiple positions including Senior Manager for Operational Risk and Governance across Europe. Notable earlier roles include Permanent Controller at BNP Paribas, where financial controls were monitored for a significant investment unit, and multiple auditing positions at Visa, the Audit Commission, and Audit New Zealand. Abashni holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management & Accounting from The University of Auckland.