Sam Samaratunga
Global Risk Services Leader, PwC United Kingdom
In his global capacity he plays a pivotal role in developing PwC’s strategy, connected solutions and capabilities for Risk Services. By integrating innovative methodologies and advanced technologies, Sam drives the development and deployment of solutions that meet the continuously evolving needs of our clients to see risk and act decisively.
Under Sam’s leadership, PwC has become a chosen advisor in risk services, enabling our clients worldwide to take risk intelligently to create value and power sustainable growth, and managing risk and building resilience to protect value and enhance trust.
During his career, Sam’s own client work has primarily focused on banking, capital markets and financial services market infrastructure, advising clients on the analysis of risk, control and change within complex information systems. He has led client engagements with a range of major banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, clearing houses and regulators.
“The risk landscape is evolving at a pace we’ve never seen before. We are all having to rethink the risks we face and how we approach them.”
Sam is proud of the breadth and quality of Risk services available at PwC, and committed to making it the leading provider of Risk services in the market. He recognises the extraordinary talent within PwC’s Risk services, and is passionate about creating an environment where the best people can thrive whilst solving our clients’ most challenging problems.
Specialism
- Financial Services
- Governance
- Risk and Controls
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Capital Markets
- Accounting Advisory and Structuring Services
- Risk Modelling Services
- Cyber
- ESG
- Cloud Transformation
- UK SOX
- Internal Audit
- Execution Managed Services
Experience
- Leading client engagements with a range of major banks, clearing houses, regulators and stock exchanges
- Leading PwC’s UK Risk Line of Service
- Leading PwC’s Global Risk Services
Credentials
- Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
In his global capacity he plays a pivotal role in developing PwC’s strategy, connected solutions and capabilities for Risk Services. By integrating innovative methodologies and advanced technologies, Sam drives the development and deployment of solutions that meet the continuously evolving needs of our clients to see risk and act decisively.
Under Sam’s leadership, PwC has become a chosen advisor in risk services, enabling our clients worldwide to take risk intelligently to create value and power sustainable growth, and managing risk and building resilience to protect value and enhance trust.
During his career, Sam’s own client work has primarily focused on banking, capital markets and financial services market infrastructure, advising clients on the analysis of risk, control and change within complex information systems. He has led client engagements with a range of major banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, clearing houses and regulators.
“The risk landscape is evolving at a pace we’ve never seen before. We are all having to rethink the risks we face and how we approach them.”
Sam is proud of the breadth and quality of Risk services available at PwC, and committed to making it the leading provider of Risk services in the market. He recognises the extraordinary talent within PwC’s Risk services, and is passionate about creating an environment where the best people can thrive whilst solving our clients’ most challenging problems.
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