Samina Kausar

Samina Kausar has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies and roles. Samina is currently working at Seccl as a Senior Product Technical Manager, starting in April 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Technical Adviser at Seccl from August 2021 to March 2022.

Samina also has experience working at TISA (The Investing and Saving Alliance) as a Project Manager (Contract) from April 2021 to August 2021.

Before joining TISA, they were employed at Ascentric/Investment Funds Direct Ltd where they held the position of SIPP & Products Technical Manager. Some of their responsibilities included supporting the business's re-platforming program, identifying and reviewing regulatory changes, and providing technical guidance and information to the SIPP team. Samina worked at Ascentric from March 2013 to September 2020.

Prior to Ascentric, Samina worked at Fidelity International Ltd as a Retail Pensions Technical Manager, contributing to the development of the company's new retail pension product and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their tenure at Fidelity lasted from June 2012 to February 2013.

Before Fidelity, they were employed at AXA Wealth (Elevate) as a Pensions Technical professional. In this role, they conducted technical audits, assessed legislative changes, and acted as a subject matter expert for new developments. Samina worked at AXA Wealth from May 2008 to June 2012.

Samina's career started at AXA Life, where they initially served as a Customer Services Technical Representative, providing technical support and training to servicing teams. Later, they transitioned to the role of Case Manager, involved in setting up executive pensions and liaising with IFAs. Their employment at AXA Life spanned from October 1997 to May 2008.

Throughout their career, Samina has demonstrated expertise in technical roles related to pensions, investments, and regulatory compliance. Samina has also gained project management experience during their tenure at TISA. Overall, Samina has a comprehensive background in the financial industry with a focus on technical and regulatory aspects.

Samina Kausar completed their education in a chronological order. Samina attended Merrywood Girls School from 1985 to 1990, where they obtained their GCSEs, with a focus on Business Studies (B) and English Literature. Following that, they attended St Brendan's Sixth Form College from 1990 to 1993 to complete their A Levels, although the degree name and field of study are not specified. Continuing their education, Samina attended the University of Surrey from 1993 to 1996 and earned a BSC (Hons) degree in Business & Project Management Studies. Finally, they pursued further studies at the University of the West of England from 1996 to 1997, where they obtained a PG (Dip) degree in European Business Administration.