Thulani Masilela

Thulani Masilela is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational risk, quantitative analysis, and analytics consulting. Currently serving as the Head of Operational Risk Capital Modelling at Standard Bank Group since January 2020, Thulani leads the development of risk capital modelling methodologies. Prior entrepreneurial efforts began in February 2016, while previous roles include Senior Analytics Consultant at Experian and Senior Quantitative Analyst at Nedbank, where Thulani focused on credit risk model validation and auditing. Thulani also has a robust analytical background from a position as Senior Analyst at ABSA Card and as a Counterparty Risk Analyst at Nedbank Capital. Thulani holds a BSc Honours in Mathematics from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed matric at Chayaza High, emphasizing mathematics and computer science.